Boat Spotlights: Absolute, Barletta, Blackfi n, Mag Bay

SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 48’11” Beam: 14’10” Fuel Capacity: 422.68 gals. Water Capacity: 140 gals. Max Power: 2 x Volvo Penta D6-IPS650 MSRP: Contact dealer

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DEALER Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales Chicago, IL; St. Clair Shores, MI; Holland, MI; Grand Haven, MI; Charlevoix, MI; Spring Lake, MI; Marblehead, OH

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Absolute 48 Coupé

Coupe to go.

With a highly recognizable bold, contemporary exterior, the Absolute 48 Coupé’s interior is also a statement-maker, offering a spectacular design with wide-open vistas topsides as well as in the accommodations below.

“Absolute does an amazing job bringing the outside in with their cabin volume and incredible window sizes,” says Amy Krueger, president of Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales.

The main deck aft features a glass transom and a comfortable, practical cockpit with seating arrangements easily reconfigured to your needs. This space is perfect for relaxing while underway, enjoying a mid-cruise meal or a more elegant alfresco dinner.

“With no fixed furniture, the cockpit has endless configuration possibilities, and the glass transom creates a seamless experience with the water and view around,” Krueger adds.

A pair of glass doors leads into the salon and the amidships, fully found galley. Forward there are seating areas to port and starboard, all surrounded by electrically operated wide windows. The lower helm is to starboard with an under-glass breaker panel just opposite. The overhead, easily exposed via a manually operated shade, is equipped with solar panels. A walkaround deck affords access to the bow lounge area.

Head to the three-stateroom, two-head layout via a centerline salon stairway, where wide-open, elegant spaces are found with plenty of storage room for extended time away.

The Absolute 48 Coupé is a Class B yacht, meaning she has been built to navigate in offshore waters up to 200 miles and can sustain strong winds and waves. While you would never choose to go out in bad weather, it’s comforting to know you are aboard a well-designed vessel that can handle the rough stuff. ★

Barletta Corsa 23UC

Ultra likable.

Sporty, aggressive profile. Sleek, colorful exterior lines. High performance. Choice of floor plans. You are correct in your assumptions that the Barletta Corsa 23UC is the subject of these observations and, upon closer inspection, will be most pleasantly surprised at what you discover.

“Barletta is making some of the best built pontoon boats in the market today, sourcing quality materials and putting them into a very thoughtfully designed boat that you and your family can use for years and years,” says Betsey Arvai of SkipperBud’s.

Available in both two- and three-tube models, and with a list of standard features, such as a co-captain chair to port, a powered Bimini top, a 20-inch transom, an aft swim deck, a raised helm platform, a stow-away table, a Hertz marine stereo system, not to mention a host of optional equipment and packages, the 23UC allows boaters to make a personal statement of ownership. And with 14 Mercury outboard engine options up to a 350-hp Verado or 12 Yamaha engines up to a F300XFB with integrated steering to choose from, you will get the kind of excitement you are looking for.

Combine all this with Barletta’s superior construction, which includes reinforced stern tubes for additional support, a full-length solid keel, vibration isolation pad technology, hybrid crossmember configuration and combination box, and I-beam and C-channel techniques. All this makes for a sturdy, strong and safe boat for you, the family and guests.

“Luxurious, easy to maneuver and safe, these high-performance boats coming out of the Barletta Boats factory today will exceed any preconceived ideas you had about pontoon boats of the past,” Arvai says.

People-friendly, pet-friendly, good times-friendly, the Barletta Corsa 23UC will fit your boating lifestyle, as well as enhance it. ★

SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 25’ Beam: 8′6” Draft: 12”/15” Dry Weight (tritoon): 3,640 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 48 gals. Max Power: 350 hp MSRP: $125,425

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DEALERS SkipperBud’s

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SPECIFICATIONS LOA (w/ engines): 24’6” Beam: 8’6” Fuel Capacity: 92 gals. Max Power: 300-hp Mercury outboard MSRP (starting at): $113,593

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DEALERS Grand Pointe Marina

GRANDPOINTEMARINA.COM Pier 53 Marine

PIER53MARINE.COM River Valley Power & Sport

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Blackfi n 232DC

There is a difference.

Since 1973, Blackfin Boats has garnered a well-deserved reputation for bridging the gap between fishing and leisure boating. And the new 232DC is a perfect example of how the company offers the best of both worlds to its discerning owners.

“The crossover design provides the versatility you need to satisfy all of your on-the-water needs,” says Rene Moore, brand manager for Blackfin.

And, after one look around this boat, you too will be convinced. The 232DC can easily go from family activities to no-nonsense fishing thanks to its dual console design and Blackfin’s excellent use of space. To that end she offers fully bolstered U-shaped bow seating and a comfortable transom bench seat. Access forward and aft is safe and easy via a wide, centerline walkway, and the Bimini top is standard. The starboard side helm is super driver-friendly with a compact design offering effortless and safe operation of all systems.

“The Blackfin 232DC is the perfect vessel for family boaters or anglers alike,” Moore adds.

On the fishing end — and part of the numerous items that make up the standard package — is an 18-gallon baitwell, a 45-quart carry-on Yeti cooler, a Fusion satellite stereo system, a raw water washdown, four stainless gunwale rod holders and another three that are transom-mounted, all riding on the advanced carbon fiber Blackfin hull. Premium options include a battery charger, a bow filler cushion and a casting platform along with a removable table, Garmin electronics, and trim tabs with indicator and auto-retract, among a long list of others. Single Mercury four-stroke engine options include 225 hp up to a maximum of 300 hp.

The Blackfin 232DC represents the very best of Blackfin style, design, versatility and performance. ★

Mag Bay 42

All in the family.

The Howarth legacy began back in 1969 and continued right through until 1990, when the family enterprise launched the first Cabo yacht. And with the father and son now teaming up with Michael Peters Design for its Mag Bay 42, its sportfish/express hardtop legacy is raised to new levels.

“When we heard about their new company, we jumped at the opportunity to represent them. The 42 Hardtop Express is the perfect fishing or cruising boat for our Great Lakes market,” says Brent Reed of Reed Yacht Sales.

Offering a striking, head-turning profile, the Mag Bay 42 is both a serious fishing machine as well as a family oriented cruiser. For the tight-lines enthusiast you will find round coamings in the gunwales for those times when you are up against it with a big fish. There are a pair of oversized insulated fishboxes in the deck, each with its own macerator, and an 80-gallon livewell aft on the transom. The mezzanine takes full advantage of her 15-foot, 6-inch beam offering lots of storage space.

Performance is provided by a pair of top-ofthe-line Volvo D13 1,000-hp engines with standard 13.5kW Onan genset and a Seakeeper 6 gyro stabilizer. The well-thought-out helm offers a trio of Release chairs, a sunroof and a day engine room hatch. A pair of 24-inch Garmin touchscreens presents all releva nt information and a separate compartment holds all of your switches.

Comfort abounds below decks with a well-laid-out design featuring a full galley with plenty of storage, a full head and a queen forepeak berth.

“For the discerning yachtsman seeking a sport fisher built with only the finest components, Mag Bay has simplified the search,” Reed says. ★

SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 42’6″ Beam: 15’6″ Draft: 4’ Weight: 43,500 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 665 gals. Water Capacity: 125 gals. Base Power: 2 x Volvo D13, 1,000-hp MSRP: $1,345,000

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DEALER Reed Yacht Sales

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