Kencraft Southbeach Explorer

Exporting to China

The owner said he has searched the world since taking delivery of the first boat, but he has not been able to find another boat that so effectively meets his company, or his clients' needs. Mr Blacklock says the 7.36 metre (24 foot) Explorer combines the practicality and capacity of a pontoon boat with the handling and performance of popular bowrider designs. "The Explorer can be likened to a waterborn people mover" he said. "It's easily handled and the spacious deck and comfortable seating arrangement make it perfect for entertaining guests or family and friends".

While it is luxuriously appointed, it is powered by a relatively modest 90HP Suzuki 4-stroke outboard. It is approved to carry up to 12 adults yet, even when fully laden, draws just 32 cm. A broadly flared bow and shallow V hull make it a very dry and stable boat, even in choppy conditions, while an extended Bimini top provides adequate protection from the elements. The Southbeach Sport 240, from which it was derived, is powered by a single 140 - 200hp outboard. Top speed can exceed 40 knots, depending upon the motor specified.

Options can include a wakeboard tower, canvas Bimini, canvas boat cover, forward table, toilet with stow-away change room, BBQ hot plate, 45 Litre Coleman cooler and pop-up cleats. Standard features in the Sport 240 include forward and aft boarding ladders, an aft picnic table, a comprehensively equipped galley, fresh water shower, a large sun lounge, two wet lockers, provision for a 45 litre ice box, commodious under-seat storage lockers and a large, useful anchor locker in the bow. For added enjoyment the boat is delivered with an MP3 compatible CD player and four speakers.

Southbeach boats are designed to meet survey standards and can also be configured for use as tenders, water taxis, hire boats, for inter-island resort transfers, ferrying passengers from ship to shore and for snorkelling and scuba diving. Kencraft Marine Pty Ltd is a family-owned business based at West Burleigh on the Gold Coast. The company has been designing and building a range of hand crafted luxury high speed timber and fibreglass runabout-style boats ranging from five to nine metres L.O.A. since 1997. Its luxurious 6.3 metre and 8.2 metre fibreglass Aquamajestic 'Gentlemen's Express Launches' have all been exported for use as superyacht tenders.

With their extremely high standard of construction and unique, electrically operated foldaway convertible hoods, these boats have established an enviable international reputation among some of the world's most discerning owners.

Southbeach Explorer 240 Specifications: L.O.A. 7.36 metres Beam: 2.5 metres Draught: 0.32 metres Displacement: 1950 kg Max. Power: 200 HP Speed: Approx. 40 knots Capacity: 12 persons Fuel: 130 Litres (Approx.) Water: 60 Litres (Approx.)

For further information contact: Ken Blacklock, General Manager, Kencraft Marine Pty Ltd (Australia) 7 Bee Court, WEST BURLEIGH, QLD 4218 QLD 4229 Phone: (07) 5522 1248.

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