Hooked Up Designs Magazine May/June 2017 | Page 25

F
ifteen years ago, while wandering the floor of Talla-
hassee’s civic center during the North Florida Boat
Show, I came across a small boat that called to me.
I was surrounded by vessels of all makes, colors and sizes,
but this 15-foot flats boat had the look, the features, and the
craftsmanship to pull me in. The maker was new to me, as
they were a young company from South Carolina, but their
name sounded cool and their dedication to a smart layout
and quality build was too apparent to pass up. I bought that
15-foot Sea Hunt on the spot.
Today, that father-and-son company has grown to propor-
tions that I’m sure even they couldn’t have dreamed. They
now have a deep lineup of vessels in all of the popular variet-
ies, with their largest offshore offering topping out at 30 feet.
But they haven’t let their growth diminish their attention to
detail. Every boat they build today will capture your admira-
tion just as it did mine 15 years ago.
RZR 24
The boat I want to bring to your attention today is Sea
Hunt’s RZR 24. Many obvious features make this bay boat
special, but the most notable is probably its stepped hull.
A properly engineered stepped hull is a performance game
changer in the boating arena, and Sea Hunt nailed it when
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they developed the underside of their RZR 24. It is also Sea
Hunt’s first bay boat ever to offer this performance-enhanc-
ing technology.
From topside, another glaring distinction is the presence
of a coffin box. Not a feature ever seen on a 24-foot bay boat
before. To be clear, we’re not talking about the kind of cof-
fin box you see on 36-foot offshore boats that can consume
a limit of 100-pound amberjack. But it is large enough for
lounging, with ample room below the cushions to accom-
modate an eight-gallon livewell and dual tackle stations.
The reason is this: Once a boat gets into the 24-foot range,
it has enough room on board to become multi-functional.
The RZR 24 is without a doubt a serious fishing platform,
but in this age of fishing hard one day and then taking the
family out to the sand bar the next, Sea Hunt made sure it
could handle both duties.
FOR THE FAMILY
When the rest of your clan feels it’s their turn to enjoy
your investment, the RZR 24 won’t disappoint. It either
comes with, or can be outfitted with everything needed for
a comfortable day of pleasure cruising or island hopping.
Youngsters may fight over the coffin box lounge forward
of the console, but veterans know the smoothest ride will be
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