Caravelle 2009 206 BOW RIDER

20' Caravelle 206 Bowrider-----CONTACT US FOR IN STOCK AVAILABILITY AND PRICING-----You can buy a more expensive 20-footer than Caravelle's 206, or a cheaper one. But you probably couldn't get a better one for the money. In the showroom, you won't be able to tell it's gelcoated with a special blister-resistant resin but you will see the artfully smooth luster of the finish. You also won't be able to see that Caravelle builds with knitted bi-axial, tri-axial and quadra-axial fiberglass fabrics instead of less-durable woven roving. But in our test drive we could feel the solid hull that resulted from the process. In a stiff wind and a heavy chop, the 206 took a solid stance and creased the waves with ease. In tight turns, it tracked beautifully. In excessive turns, it slid gently, predictably, spilling off necessary speed but holding the course we chose -- exactly as an emergency maneuver would demand. Ohm and even though boats over 20 feet aren’t required to have foam flotation, the 206 is chock full of it. We were satisfied with the acceleration and know skiers will be, too. It's not often we are completely content without maximum horsepower – which is a shocking 320 ponies – but we’d be happy with the 260 hp on our test boat. At slow speeds the wakes emerged as the type of nicely defined ramps you’d want for a wakeboarder, but at 26-30 mph they flattened into barely noticeable bumps a skier would like. Your kids won’t whine that you’re bringing home the grampsmobile with this sleek water rocket, either. Who could complain, speeding along at nearly 52 mph with the modest, economical small-block V-8? We’ll bet more of you will be driving this beauty to a favorite cove or boaters’ hangout. The 206 will turn heads. And, when you drop anchor to swim and kick back, the companionway to the swim platform will let you do it without having to roll over the sunbathers on the spacious sun pad. There’s a standard Sony CD on board with four speakers to make the party rock, and two coolers for refreshments to take the temp down a degree when the time comes. If you want to begin with cool, put the standard Sunbrella Bimini up. Don’t worry about fading. Few fabrics we’ve seen do a better job of protecting you from the sun while keeping their factory-fresh look. For an evening cruise you’ll find the snap-in carpet makes the tasteful cockpit tres elegant. The L-shaped lounge will keep your entertainees comfy and the front bucket seats swivel around, enhancing conversation. We’re a fan of flip-up bolster on at least the driver’ side bucket, and that’s the only piece of equipment we found on the option list we couldn’t live without. Why? They make docking easier by giving you a boost when seated or allowing you room to stand behind the wheel for a better view. What about the long view? Say some years down the line? The guys at Caravelle told us the upholstery is UV protected and mildew resistant, so it should remain fresh looking with minimum care. Even the foam is treated to resist the growing nasties that plague most boats. Fasten the upholstery all together with stainless-steel staples and you’ve got one more ingredient in the Caravelle recipe for a lost of boating happiness. Is there a downside? At first we wanted more room on the swim platform, but realized that space would have to come from the roomy cockpit. We’d be happy to pay the up charge for an extended platform. The ski hook is adequate for most water-sports enthusiasts, but another cool option would be a pop-up pylon for a little more help on cold starts and a tad more altitude when wake jumping. Still, for the price, we think the Caravelle 206 gives more for the money than many of its competitors. NICE TOUCHES: 1. Standard midship cleats. (Didja think you could afford a 20-footer that would need them?) 2. Can’t say enough about the classy and functional transom companionway. 3. Liner hull makes for easy cleanup; snap-in carpet makes for elegant dinner cruising. 4. Sculptured padding at the gunwale looks great and offers throttle-arm support. 5. Awesome standards like bow filler cushions, tilt steering, and two insulated coolers. 6. All wood-free construction and full stainless-steel fittings mean the 206 will remain solid and bright for years. CALL FOR IN-STOCK PRICING STANDARD WOOD FREE CONSTRUCTION! Standard Features Kenwood CD stereo Adjustable driver's seat and port seat Custom dash with full instrumentation L-bench seating with sundeck Trim indicator Fiberglass bench base Fuel gauge Carpeted bow storage compartments Speedometer Stainless steel interior grab rails Oil pressure gauge Side panel storage Tachometer Adjustable tilt steering Voltmeter Flip-up bucket seats Water temperature gauge Welded stainless steel bow rails Twelve volt receptacle Stainless steel ski tow Hour meter Telescopic three step stainless steel swim ladder with grab handle Concealed electric horn Cockpit courtesy lights Automatic bilge pump Port glove box Full fiberglass cockpit liner One piece stainless steel windshield supports Walk-thru transom Insulated aft cooler In floor storage with hinged fiberglass lid Insulated bow cooler Two tier drink holders Ipod / Mp3 Player Plug OPTIONAL Optional Features Transom remote for stereo Snap-in carpet Digital depth finder Bow filler cushions Premium sound system (CD with 4 upgraded speakers, Sub-woofer, Amp) Transom platform with swim ladder SunbrellaTM acrylic bow cover SunbrellaTM acrylic cockpit cover SunbrellaTM acrylic walk-thru curtain Premium wakeboard tower with premium sound system and 2 tower speaker and amp Stainless steel pull-up cleats Stainless steel rubrail SunbrellaTM acrylic bimini top Wakeboard tower with board racks PERFORMANCE TEST ENGINE: Mercury 5.0L MPI 260HP Alpha Drive TEST PROP: Stock Aluminum TEST LOAD: Fuel (30 Gal.); People (400 lb.) TOP SPEED 51.7 MPH @ 5000 RPM TIME TO PLANE: 3.7 Sec. ACCELERATION TO 30 MPH: 7.5 Sec. NOISE @ IDLE: 65 DB NOISE @ 30 MPH: 82 DB Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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