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243cc
The Industry Leader
The 243cc is the industry leader in the bay boat market and has been since its iconic debut.
243cc Hybrid Center Console Boat
The Everglades 243cc seamlessly blends the best features of an offshore vessel with the shallow-water capabilities of a bay boat. Perfect for both seasoned anglers and family outings, the 243cc is designed to adapt to your every need on the water.
243cc Featured Specifications
24’3”
Beam
8’2”
Max HP
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
82 GAL
Weight w. Options
5,650 LBS
243cc Full Specifications List
Standard Features
Construction
- Unsinkable
- Lifetime hull warranty and 3 year component warranty
- Variable deadrise deep v-hull
- Patented closed molded RAMCAP® construction process
- NMMA Certified
- Self-bailing cockpit
- No wood construction
- High density, closed cell, structural foam flotation
- Hull laminate – premium gel coat, vinyl-ester barrier and knitted bi-axle fiberglass
- High density composite transom
- Hull liner and deck mated perfectly for a rigid one-piece construction, adding to its long term durability
- Hull liner completely finished inside
- Molded-in diamond non-skid
- Rigging troughs – molded-in and oversized for easy access
- ABS backing used to receive self tapping screws and bolts
- Aluminum framework fabricated in-house, sand blasted then powder coated using premium marine grade materials
- Wire harnesses – manufactured in-house using marine grade materials
- Circuit protection – circuit breakers or fuses protect all electrical circuits
- Heavy-duty rub rail with 316 stainless steel insert and end caps
- 316 cast stainless steel and chrome plated fasteners for additional corrosion and stain resistance
- All hardware bedded or gasketed to resist corrosion
- Heavy-duty, welded bow and stern eyes, bedded and sealed in polyurethane
- Bronze high speed intake strainers
- Transhieldshipping cover
Console
- Premier audio package – Fusion 770 control head with bluetooth & JL M-series speakers, JL amplifier and subwoofer
- Patented hydraulic sliding windshield with tempered glass and intelligent wiper & washer system
- Console glove box/storage bin
- Console power port 20A – 12VDC
- Stainless steel drink holders (2)
- Compass
- Stainless steel steering wheel
- Molded-in fiberglass footrest at the helm
Hardtop
- Fiberglass hardtop with aluminum powder-coated frame includes LED lights, spreader lights, electronics box, (4) rod holders, ski pylon
- Canvas life jacket storage in hard top
Deck / Cockpit
- Full spectrum LED lights
- Anti-Fatigue helm pad – mocha or storm gray
- 6″ pull-up cleats cast 316 stainless steel & through bolted (6)
- Stainless steel drink holders
- Recessed cockpit drains
- Low profile aluminum powder-coated bow rails
- Fiberglass swim platform with hideaway telescoping ladder grab rail
- Cockpit coaming bolsters
- Forward console seating
- Bow seating with cushions and storage
- Removable bow filler with cushion
- Stern seats with folding backrest that converts to casting platform
- Helm seat with armrest
Fishability
- Yeti® Cooler – 65qt
- Circulating livewell with light & clear acrylic lid with stainless steel friction hinges and latch – 36gal
- Fish box (fwd.) – 67gal
- Rod holders (4)
- Rod/cup holders (4)
- Under gunwale power ports – 30A
- Under gunwale rod racks – (4) total, (2) on each side
- Storage lockers on port and starboard side
- Retractable cooler compartment
- Tackle lockers
- Lockable rod storage
- Automatic bilge pump(s)
- High-water alarm
- LED full spectrum lighting
- LED anchor light & navigation lights
- LED courtesy lighting
- Electric horn
Mechanical & Electric
- Engine starting battery bank with charging system
- House battery bank with charging system
- Stainless steel trim tabs with position indicator and auto retract (single cylinder)
- Raw-water and Fresh-water washdown spigots
Optional Features
Options
- JL M6 Series LED Speaker upgrade
- LED Underwater Lights
- King fish rod holders
- Outrigger quick-cam cleats
- GEMLUX® Outrigger Package – 18′ poles
- Fishing package: T&H AtlasJack plate, 8′ Power Pole®, Trolling motor with iPilot® and charger
- T&H Atlasjack plate
- Minn Kota® Riptide iPilot Trolling motor
- 8′ Power Pole Blade® black or white
- Additional power pole 8′ (requires twin lifting platforms)
- Trolling motor ready with 110VAC charger
- Twin lifting platforms
- Additional swim platform with ladder
- Heavy-duty tow eye
- Leaning post with 4 rod holders
- Under helm seat storage drawer
- Sport station: 3 position sliding sun roof/helm seat, poly cup holders, footrest, trim tab indicators, Garmin GHS 11 wired handset, Garmin 8610 Additional screen
Canvas & Upholstery
- Upholstery colors: solid white, solid almond, or solid flagstone
- Canvas colors: black, blue, silver, tan and white
- Canvas package: leaning post/helm seat cover, forward console seat cover & console cover
- Cooler cushion
- Upper station cover
- Mooring cover
- Mediterranean bow shade – white
Gel Coat & Paint
- All gel coat color options can be to the waterline or complete hull
- Hardtop undersides can be matched to hull color (gelcoat only)
- Ice Blue, Sky Blue, Seafoam Green, Whisper Gray, Caribbean Blue
- See your local dealer for an Everglades Awlgrip® paint chart
- Premium powder coating to match hull color (gelcoat only)
Electronics
- Garmin Prime Package: VHF 215, Single Display GPSMAP® 8612xsv Chart plotter, B175HW Transducer
- Garmin Elite Package: VHF 215, Dual Display GPSMAP® 8612xsv Chart plotter, B175HW Transducer
- Garmin Premium Package: VHF 215, Dual Display GPSMAP® 8612xsv Chart plotter, Chirp Transducers B175H & B175L, Radar Fantom 24
- GXM 54 SiriusXM marine weather receiver & audio (requires subscription)
243cc Performance Report
Fuel Capacity: 82 gallons
Engine: 300HP YAMAHA
Prop: 15 1/2 x 17
Range is calculated off of 90% fuel capacity and is shown in statute miles. Performance results can be affected by many factors including vessel loading and weather conditions. The reported performance, acceleration and fuel burn are not guaranteed.
Fuel Consumption
Speed | Fuel Consumption | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | RANGE @ 90% |
1000 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 5.23 | 386 |
1500 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 3.22 | 238 |
2000 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 2.50 | 185 |
2500 | 11.9 | 5.0 | 2.38 | 176 |
3000 | 14.8 | 6.4 | 2.31 | 171 |
3500 | 24.1 | 8.9 | 2.71 | 200 |
4000 | 33.4 | 11.4 | 2.93 | 216 |
4500 | 38.0 | 14.3 | 2.66 | 197 |
5000 | 42.5 | 17.1 | 2.49 | 183 |
5500 | 46.3 | 21.6 | 2.14 | 158 |
6000 WOT | 50.1 | 26.1 | 1.92 | 142 |
243cc Key Highlights
Fishing Excellence
Equipped with T&H Atlas Jack Plate, 8’ Power Pole® Trolling motor with iPilot® and charger and so much more, the 243cc intuitive fishing package is sure to enhance your fishing experience.
Maximize your Capabilities
The sport station offers a 3 position sliding sunroof/helm seat to increase your visibility and comfort. Poly cup holders, footrest, trim tab indicators, Garmin GHS 11 wired handset, and an additional Garmin 8610 screen maximize your capabilities on the water.
Equipped to Fish
GEMLUX® Outrigger package provides 18’ poles to take your trolling to the next level.
243cc Owner’s Manual
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