Research 2012 - Advantage Boats - 27- X-Flight

Since its introduction over two years ago, the X-Flights have become the best-selling models in the Advantage model line. "That's a pretty incredible achievement when you think about it," commented Scott Driesbach, Vice President/COO for Advantage. "Usually it takes the market at least a season to recognize and really become interested in a new model. And because the X-Flight is so unique we thought the process might take even longer, but it didn't."
Seldom does a new hull concept come along that is destined to so profoundly change the landscape of family performance boats. But that is exactly what Advantage's XFlights have done, first with the 29-foot model and now with the new 27. They're roomy like a deckboat yet run with the abandon of a pure bred performance machine. Although from the waterline they may appear to have an air-entrapment-like hull, they do not. The pickle-fork bow blends into an advanced stepped-vee bottom designed to more efficiently utilize today's modern V-8 single engine stern drive packages, delivering exceptional handling, stability and load-carrying capabilities.
"We heard from some potential buyers that they would prefer a slightly smaller version of the X-Flight if it were available," said Driesbach, explaining the motivation behind the development of the new 27. "We turned those requests over to our R&D department and put them to work on the project. It didn't take long for them to come up with a plan to build a 27 X-Flight model. It's virtually the same boat as the 29 except a two-foot section of the storage and cuddy cabin bulkhead in front of the driver helm was shortened in order to reduce the overall length. The result is a 27 X-Flight with nearly the same running surface as the 29, and an interior passenger cockpit that hasn't been compromised on space. I'm very confident that the new 27 X-Flight will be an outstanding addition to this exciting new line of boats."
Beam: 8 ft. 11 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 100
Standard features: Anchor Locker (built-in)
Grab Handles
Bilge Blower
Hour Meter
Automatic Bilge Pump
Ice Chests (built-in)
Bow Shower
Integral Swim Steps
Bow & Stern Ladders
Interior Lighting
Bow Rails (S/S)
Navigational Lights
Chrome/Brass Fuel Fills
Plush Marine Carpet
Cigarette Lighter
Safety Ignition Kill Switch
Color Coordinated Custom Upholstery
Ski Locker
Courtesy Lights
Ski Tow (built-in)
Custom Hand Lamination
S.S Package
Deck Cleats (6)-S.S. Pull Up
Stainless Steel Hardware
Drink Holders
Stereo CD Player AM/FM Radio With Amp
Dual 12V Batteries
Tilt Steering Wheel
Fiberglass Floor Liner
Up to 7-Color Gelcoat w/ Blend
Fresh Water Sink
Full Instrumentation
Full Length Hull Stringers
Glove Box