Research 2018 - Tahoe Boats - 500 TS

Fun? You haven't seen fun until you've spent the day onboard the 500 TS.

From the smiles on your friends faces as you crank the throttle and take off across the water to the way conversations come smoothly as your lounge around the boat and chat up the afternoon. And don't forget all the photos you’ll capture of the watersports action! And then you’ll know what fun truly feels like.
Draft: 1 ft. 7 in.
Beam: 7 ft. 10 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 33
Max load: 1372
Standard features:
Specifications:
Length 19' 10"
Beam 7' 10"
Bottom width 6' 8"
Max. recommended HP 250 HP
Fuel capacity 33 gal.
Max. person capacity 8 persons
Max. person weight 1372 lbs.
Max. person & gear weight 1372 lbs.
Interior depth 32.5"
Deadrise 16 degrees
Draft (trimmed up) 18.5"
Draft (trimmed down) 34"
Average hull weight w/motor 2963 lbs.
Average package weight 3978 lbs.
Bridge clearance 4' 6"
Bridge clearance w/wakeboard tower 7' 2"
Package height 6' 8"
Package height w/wakeboard tower 9' 7"
Package width 8' 4"
Towing length 24' 2"
Storage length 21' 8"


Features

Comfort, Convenience & Peace of Mind
NMMA certified
EPA-compliant fuel system
Stainless steel ski tow ring
Drink holders
6 stainless steel mooring cleats
Stainless steel passenger grab handles
Conveniently located fire extinguisher port
Fire extinguisher
Horn
Paddle


Console
Walk-thru tempered safety glass windshield w/black powder-coated aluminum frame
Molded fiberglass port console w/storage locker & trays
Stereo w/Bluetooth, MP3 input & 4 speakers
Helm console w/speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, trim gauge, oil pressure gauge & engine temperature gauge
Power steering
Water-resistant toggle switches
Starboard storage for electronic device


Construction & Exterior
Hand-laid hull & stringer system for strength & durability
Finished gelcoat full-length fiberglass foam-filled stringer system bonded to the hull
Hull & deck chemically bonded & mechanically fastened
Fiberglass motor cover w/storage compartment
Full-width oversized aft swim platform w/top-loading, fold-down 4-step boarding ladder, integrated grabrail & storage compartment


Electrical
Bilge blower
LED interior courtesy lights
Navigation lights w/LED bow lights & removable stern light
Interstate cranking battery
Automotive-style fuse panel w/circuit breaker-protected harness
12V outlets
Water-resistant connectors on all pumps, blower, courtesy lights & navigation lights


Interior
Non-skid fiberglass floor
29-oz. (.82 kg) expanded polyester-back marine-grade UV-resistant upholstery w/color-keyed accents & stain-resistant top coating
Anchor locker
Bow lounge seating w/molded-in storage below
Bow port & starboard backrests flip up to provide access to console storage
Adjustable driver & passenger bucket seats w/slide & swivel
Port & starboard side storage
Port & starboard floor-level small items recesses
In-floor wakeboard/ski storage compartment
Aft bench seat w/removable 36-qt. (34.07 L) cooler & insulated port & starboard storage compartments
Aft full-width padded sundeck w/flip up cushion for access to step-thru transom & storage compartment & engine compartment storage


Performance
POWERGLIDE hull design w/reverse chine & HYDROSTEP strakes for increased overall performance
Factory-matched propeller


Trailer
Custom-fit, single-axle trailer w/GALVASHIELD Impact corrosion & chip protection for improved durability
Disc brakes
Chrome wheels & matching hub covers w/15" (38.1 cm) radial tires
Super Lube hubs for quick & complete hub lubrication
Space-saving swing-away tongue
Heavy-duty winch w/nylon strap & bow safety strap
Carpeted bunks & fender boards to protect hull
Submersible LED lights
Safety cables

Stereo; Swim platform;