Research 2012 - Blackjack Boats - Blackjack 224

Draft: 1 ft. 2 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 3 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 70
Standard features:
Hull Form
15 Degree Deadrise - Rough water capability combined with shallow water performance.
Carolina flare bow entry - Dryer, smoother ride in choppy water
Spray reduction chine - Turns water down and away
Four lifting stokes - Quicker and better tracking
Pocket Transom - Better hole shot speed and improved shallow water capability
Transom hull extensions - Offsets heavier weight of engine
Aft tumble-home - Easier access to water and fish


Construction
100% Composite construction - no wood, no rot!
3" Transom thickness - No flex, no cracking!
Foam filled fiberglass grid stringer system - Stiffer and lighter
100% Handlaid hull and deck - Better strength and lighter weight
In-factory cored compression molded hatches - Better fit, quality assurance & color match
Premium quality gel-coats and resins
Molded fiberglass tubs and boxes - No cheap plastic!
Coremat cored sides - Reduces print and adds stiffness
Cored decks - No flexing of floors
All under deck compartments drain to bilge
Foam flotation exceeds Coast Guard requirements


Deck Layout and Features
Pop-up anchor cleats
Anchor locker
All dry storage boxes
Ten cubic feet bow storage
O-ring and slam close latches
Locking rod storage with protective tubes
Wide flat gunwale tap - step or sit usage
Easy clean non-skid pattern
Forward fish box - insulated with thru-hull drain
Under gunwale rod storage with protective rod tubes
Large insulated center livewell with recirculator and fill
Two aft compartments for battery, oil and misc. storage
Four gunwale rod holders
Two forward storage boxes
1.5" splashwell drains - No brass sleeves to corrode
Recessed cast stainless steel hinges - Strong and no rattle
Custom Whitley cleats
Two custom drift anchor cleats


Features and Hardware
Cast stainless hinges - Not stamped or plated
Cast stainless rod holder with plastic inserts - Strong and durable
Hydraulic steering with cast stainless steel wheel with knob
Removable widescreen
94-qt Ice chest under leaning post
Forward livewell in console with fill and recirculator, 1.5" drains & overflows
Heavy gunwale trim w/stainless insert
Stainless 1" handrail
Aluminum leaning post with storage under seat and 4 rod holders & foot rest
Wiring harness loom wrapped for chafe protection
6 gauge trolling motor harness with circuit breaker protection & tilt trim switch
All witches are circuit breaker protected
Lighted livewells
Horn
Separate accessory fuse panel for up to six extra circuits
50 amp circuit breaker protection with main battery switch
On deck courtesy lights
Recessed SS navigation lights in hull
0.5' SS bow and stern eyes
Custom color coordinated upholstery