This article originally appeared in our 2015 Shootout issue. If you are interested in seeing this in print along with 25 other boat reviews, click to purchase the back issue. What You Need To Know Go big with the 215 Xi, Tahoe’s largest deck boat that can accommodate a crew of up to 12.
Dec 13, 2016 - NEW exterior & interior styling; POWERGLIDE® hull for exhilarating performance & nimble handling; Bow & aft platforms w/4-step, telescoping. Apr 20, 2011 Re: Manuals Tahoe Q4 Yeah, what Rich said. Very basic stuff in the boat manual. Looks like the important ones are there. Maintenance intervals should be in the engine manual.
We love the sporty exterior look with a splash of black cherry color that flows with the vinyl interior. This is another one of those great all-around boats that the Tracker brand is best known for. The Highlights While your first impression has you thinking this is a sporty deck boat, it actually comes standard with some hidden fishing amenities—creating a kind of angler boat in disguise.
There are three pedestal seat bases, two in the bow and one in the stern, and when you’re not fishing, the two movable folding chairs store nicely below a seat compartment. There is also an aerated livewell, plus built-in rod storage behind the helm chair, proving you can have a sporty deck boat that satisfies your itch to drop a line on occasion. The roomy, recessed interior feels like home, with luxurious wraparound lounges, a refreshment center with a freshwater sprayer and a removable table. The molded-in storage compartments are clean and well finished and there is even a drip edge around the perimeter to help keep water from getting in.
At the helm is a very sporty-looking console that is symmetrical with large, easy-to read gauges along with a Ritchie compass directly in the center. The custom-molded dash with simulated burlwood accents ties in well with the black cherry-colored vinyl accents on the otherwise all-white interior.
There is also a Lowrance digital depth finder, Blaupunkt Bluetooth-capable stereo, MP3 and USB ports, fill and pump-out livewell control and water-resistant toggle switches. To use the faucet/wash down, the control switch is located at the helm console so if we had to be picky we’d like to see this switch closer to the sink. Everywhere we looked we seemed to find more great storage options including under the helm as well as the in-floor storage locker that is over seven feet long and 16 inches deep.
There is zero wasted space on this Tahoe and that’s what we love to see. Inspection Notes Tahoe refers to its 100 percent fiberglass hull as the POWERGLIDE, which offers a smooth ride. The deep V-hull is hand-laid for strength and durability and the reversed chine uses fiberglass stringers. We found the gel coat work to be consistent with no dull spots and everything is well finished. From a safety standpoint, the stainless steel grab rails used throughout are a nice added touch.
The locking door in the stern and the deep cockpit (31 inches tall) also help give this boat a high family-friendly rating. Performance Evaluation Powered with the new MerCruiser 4.5L, we could hardly wait to try it out. This is the first sterndrive engine designed and purpose-built specifically for marine use, which means Mercury didn’t have to rely on an engine block from GM when they built it in-house. Yamaha ls2016 service manual. At full throttle we nearly reached the 50-mile-per-hour mark and with the POWERGLIDE hull we were able to dive into some very tight turns. The fun factor rating is extremely high as we enjoyed cruising around in this sporty deck boat.
Our Take Tahoe knows what people need, use and truly want in a great all-around deck boat and it shows on this 215 Xi. With great performance features, cruising comforts, and hidden fishing amenities, this is a solid deck boat for the diversified family who needs a multi-function boat to keep everyone happy. 2015 Boat Specifications Number of Occupants 12 Maximum Speed 48.9 mph Wild Ponies 250 hp No. Of Gates 1 0-20 MPH 5.67 seconds Ladder Measurement 3’ 9” deep Why we love this boatSporty and versatile, there’s a lot to love about this Tahoe that is not only loaded with great features, but is a lot of fun to drive too.
Just being pickyThe sink with a sprayer is a great feature, but we’d like to see the on/off switch relocated from the helm console to the entertainment center.
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