Research 2018 - Northwest Boats - 228 Lightning Inboard

~360 DEGREES OF PERFORMANCE, 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR.

The thundering inboard muscle is sure to stir your nautical senses when you power-up for the weekends in a Northwest Lightning Series Inboard Jet. Built Snake River-strong, the Lightning prowls the most demanding waters with the grace and style you'd expect from storied Northwest Boats. Beautifully finished and detailed, it's the one boat that does it all.

Aboard the 218 or 228 Lightning, stretch out and load up with everything you want. At 21' and 22' respectively, the Lightning welcomes you aboard with comfortably generous dimensions. Both Lightning models come complete from the factory with deluxe driver and passenger captain's seats, storage bench seating, swim platform and ladder, paint choices, premium folding top/side curtains and backdrop, sub-floor storage and a heater/ defroster combination. We also offer an extensive list of options that let you customize your Lightning to the nth degree.

~THE ALL-WEATHER, ALL-DEPENDABLEJET BOAT.

Aboard the 218 or 228 Lightning, stretch out and load up with everything you want. At 21' and 22' respectively, the Lightning welcomes you aboard with comfortably generous dimensions. Both Lightning models come complete from the factory with deluxe driver and passenger captain's seats, storage bench seating, swim platform and ladder, paint choices, premium folding top/side curtains and backdrop, sub-floor storage and a heater/ defroster combination. We also offer an extensive list of options that let you customize your Lightning to the nth degree.
Beam: 8 ft. 0 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 86
Standard features:
Specs
Length 22' 0"
Bottom Width 78"
Beam Width 96"
Side Height 34"
Bottom Gauge 0.190"
Transom Gauge 0.190"
Gas Tank 86
Hull Weight 3986
Deadrise Bow 24 degrees
Deadrise Transom 14 degrees


Hull Features
All welded 4 piece aluminum hull
One piece sides with bead roll
Heavy duty cast intake w/ stainless steel rock grate
Extruded chine, toe rail & formed keel strip
5 piece welded windshield w/ grab handles & EZ arch step through door
Recessed self bailing diamond tread bow
3" bow rails
3" wrapped stern rails
Passenger console tray w/ grab rail
Full length side trays
Pressure tested subfloor fuel cell diurnal system compliant
Sound deadening foam package
Welded double bow eye
2 welded ski hooks
5 8" welded cleats
Center swim platform w/pump guard, step, folding ladder and grab handle
Weld on trolling motor bracket
Transducer bracket on starboard side
In-line muffler system


Exterior Features
Choice of standard paint colors
Color matched custom striping with logo
Diamond plated entrances


Rigging Features
Driver and passenger windshield wiper
Heavy duty rotary steering
Custom full gauge instrumentation package w/12 volt outlet, oil pressure, tachometer, volt meter, fuel gauge, stereo cut out & USB port
Navigation & anchor lights
Stainless steel marine horn
Fuel / water separator
1250 gph bilge pump
Dual 24 group battery with on-off switch
Quick disconnect fuel fittings
4 vent high output heater with defrost
Heavy duty bilge blower system


Interior Features
Premium folding top w/ side curtains & back drop
Deluxe captain seats w/ armrests & HD adjustable pedestal bases
35" sleeper bench seats on storage boxes
Bow storage access panel
Vinyl covered marine grade plywood floors
Cup holders
Gunwale rod racks
Carpeted motor box w/ sound deadening foam & gas struts
Sub floor storage