BOAT REPORT
BONOArd T NAME????wEsT 370
higher. Predictably, though, the hull steps up to The SportsTop model we tested had already
the challenge, delivering even faster reactions clocked up a good few hours compared to the
and improved performance across the rev range. Sport version and its well-run-in turbo diesels
The main and only real difference between the delivered the day’s best figures of 37.4 knots,
Sport and SportsTop versions is just how a massive 6 knots up on the IPS-powered boat.
reactive they are. The open Sport is faster off the Running above 30 knots, the only mild criticism
line and more eager to throw itself into a turn, of the ride quality would be the hardness
hitting 20 knots in seven seconds and 25 knots sometimes felt from the chine. This chine is what
in 10 seconds. creates much of
The SportsTop is only a
couple of seconds
behind and while it
“
The Sport model is the lift for the
faster off the line
might not be quite as lightning quick to respond,
”
heavier
Flybridge
model and its shoulder can be felt if the sea
on balance I actually preferred its more measured catches it. But you have to give credit to this hull
and intuitive feedback at the helm. Both boats design, if you take the chop on the nose the ride
Helm is offered in a tan finish as well as graphite
share the same window line, and with its roof remains very smooth, while a following sea barely
open the SportsTop barely loses any of the fun registers as you power on. there is a clear 10% advantage across the rev
associated with an open boat. If you’ve ever wondered what difference the range for the sportcruiser models, on both speed
Both test boats were fitted with the 300hp D4 extra weight of a flybridge makes on a hull, this and fuel economy.
sterndrive engines. IPS is available but from my test gave us a straightforward set of figures to From the two-seater helm, the bolster position
experience this hull runs faster, more efficiently draw comparison from. The sportscruiser’s top works best. A teak footpad under the console
and just plain better on drives, plus with the new speed was a good few knots up on the helps you into a natural, comfortable leaning pose
Aquamatic joystick (see separate panel) you now Flybridge 370 fitted with the same engines, and you can also stand up fully by using
have the option of one-touch mooring control. drives and fuel load. In terms of percentages another pad under the helm seat to brace >>
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