
2020 Misty Harbor Tritoon for 12 people in Annapolis review
Yacht · 23 ft (7 m) · City Of Annapolis
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Key specs
- Builder
- Misty Harbor
- Model
- B2285CEC
- Length
- 23 ft (7 m)
- Guests
- 12
Verdict
A spacious 23-foot tritoon that fits family cruising, sandbar days, and light watersports well. It should feel stable and confidence-inspiring, with comfort and capacity as its strongest traits; performance depends heavily on engine and package selection.
Pros
- +Wide 8'6" beam supports good deck space and stability
- +Tri-toon layout generally improves lift and rougher-water confidence
- +Rated for about 12 passengers, making it useful for groups
- +Balanced platform for cruising, lounging, and casual towing
Cons
- −Exact factory equipment on this unit is not verified
- −Not a true cabin yacht; overnight livability is essentially absent
- −Heavier tritoon setup can mean modest fuel use and higher engine demand
- −Best performance likely depends on the optional performance package or larger engine
The 2020 Misty Harbor B2285CEC is a 23-foot tritoon built around the brand’s family-cruiser formula: broad beam, open deck layout, and a third pontoon for extra stability and load-carrying confidence. On comparable Misty Harbor 2285 models, the platform has typically been offered in 12-passenger configurations, with the tritoon option associated with higher power ratings and a more capable running attitude than a basic twin-log pontoon.
On the water, the tritoon design should improve lift, tracking, and handling compared with a standard pontoon, especially when the boat is carrying a full group. That said, exact acceleration and top-end performance cannot be pinned down here because the listed specs are not verified and engine fitment is unknown. Expect it to be best suited to relaxed cruising, harbor hopping, and occasional towing rather than aggressive performance boating.
Comfort and livability are the boat’s main strengths. The 23-foot class and 8'6" beam usually provide enough room for a social layout, sun seating, and easy movement onboard. As listed, this is not a cabin boat in the practical sense, so it is a dayboat first and foremost. For buyers or renters, value will depend mostly on engine condition, maintenance, and whether it includes the higher-capacity tritoon package that makes these Misty Harbor models more versatile.


