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-: I am in Miami Florida with the folks at Robalo Boats,
and I'm on a brand new boat.
The 317 Dual Console.
It's powered by twin Yamaha 300's,
It's got a beautiful hardtop, and my favorite feature
on board is the glass cockpit.
Now the first thing you'll notice here is
right at the center, it's a large GPSMAP xsv by Garmin.
We love the fact that it shows not only your GPS,
you can move it over to sonar,
and get a split screen sonar.
But, go back here and run all of your engine gauges
through it, you can even connect video to it,
so when you're docking you've got an easy view
of what's behind you.
You've got LED lighted switches on either side.
We love the fact that when the courtesy lights are on,
or when the navigation lights are on, they're all lit up.
But, when you turn on an object, it turns red.
We like the fact that we've got LED courtesy lights
along the floor, and at the ceiling.
You can even turn those to red for chart reading.
Now another great feature on our test boat
is the SeaStar Solutions Optimus 360 joystick steering.
It activates at the touch of button.
And once activated, you can pivot the boat or crab sideways
to get in and out of tight slots.
Now there's an optional VHF radio by Garmin
up above in the electronics box.
Alternatively, this vessel can be fit
with a Simrad glass cockpit, as well.
The skipper gets a double wide helm seat
with a flip-up bolster.
And on the passenger side, you've got another seat
of equal proportions.
And when you get to the transom,
there's a great seat there, the sides flip up
or flip down to give you either a forward
or an aft facing lounge, or a full length
double wide sun pad.
Continuing on with the creature comforts,
if you go to the port side console, open the hatch,
you'll find a full length berth down below.
Plus, rod storage and overhead lighting.
To access the head compartment,
walk to the forward seating area,
and pull open the starboard bulkhead.
At the forward seating, pull out the cushions
and you've got casting decks.
A great place to either cast a line,
or throw a bait net.
You've got a port side livewell that's enormous
with a glass top, and it's circular,
to keep your bait moving around so there's no dead spots
and you have lively bait.
The fish box is on the transom platform
underneath the aft seating.
Now if you're catching a big fish,
like a tuna, you've got the port side door
that serves both as a dive door,
easy entry from the dock, and a great place
to pull that big fish aboard.
I like the fact that you've got two more
under Gunwale rod hangers on the starboard side.
And for more rod storage, you've got six rod holders
on either side of the hardtop.
The hardtop is pre-rigged for outriggers
and this one's equipped with the electric sun shade,
because there's never enough shade on the water.
Now our boats equipped with the standard
Clarion audio system, but it's been blinged up
with the Wet Sounds soundbar above,
which just adds great depth to your sound.
The 317 Dual Console is a great day cruising boat.
Awesome for a dive platform or just puttering
around the beaches.
But you're really gonna come into it's own
with it, when you go out for some hardcore fishing.
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