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مراجعة 24' LUXURY TRI-TOON in South Tampa
Boat · 24 ft (7 m) · Tampa
تقييم الخبراء
المواصفات الرئيسية
- الصانع
- ENCORE BENTLEY
- الطراز
- BENTLEY ENCORE 240 CRUISE
- الطول
- 24 ft (7 m)
- الضيوف
- 12
الحكم النهائي
A capable 24-foot tritoon that fits group charters well, with good stability, easy social seating, and enough power for relaxed cruising and tow-sport duty when properly equipped. It is less about speed than about smooth, predictable use and broad day-trip comfort.
الإيجابيات
- +Stable three-tube platform for a 24-foot pontoon
- +High guest capacity suits groups and charter use
- +Wide beam and open layout improve onboard space
- +Hydraulic steering is a plus for control and ease
السلبيات
- −Not a high-speed boat compared with sport runabouts
- −Performance depends heavily on engine and load
- −Limited privacy and overnight livability with no cabins
- −Exact onboard equipment can vary by charter setup
The Bentley Encore 240 Cruise is a 24-foot aluminum pontoon/tritoon focused on space, stability, and easy entertaining. Public listings for this model family show a wide 8'6" beam, seating for around 12 to 16 depending on configuration, and max power ratings up to 150 hp, which is consistent with a strong recreational platform rather than a performance boat.
With a 150 hp Suzuki on the South Tampa charter example, the boat should deliver confident low- to mid-speed cruising, decent acceleration for a loaded pontoon, and better handling than a standard two-log pontoon. The tri-toon layout and hydraulic steering should improve tracking and control, especially in chop or with a full guest load, though it will still be more about smoothness than sharp cornering or top-end speed.
Comfort is the model's main strength. A 24-foot deck gives enough room for families and small groups to spread out, and the open pontoon format is well suited to sun, sightseeing, and casual social use. As a value proposition, it makes sense for day charters and family outings because it prioritizes capacity and versatility; the tradeoff is that it lacks the overnight livability, privacy, and weather protection of a cabin boat.
