Boating Season: What’s Hot (And Cool) On The Water (NAPSA)—The tide in new =e — os technology has hit the boating industry. New on the lakes and oceans, now that the warmer weather hasarrived, are two family-oriented sport boats. Two 23-foot boats from Sea-Doo deliver trendsetting design, spirited performance and meaningful innovations in the midsize run- about category with room for 12 people. The first, the new Sea-Doo 230 Wake, uses Direct Drive propulsion. This means no ex- posed propellers, ruddersorfins. This not only makes the boat safer for swimmers, but also eliminates worries about hitting submerged objects and damaging engine performance. The Wakeis different from other wakeboard-specific boats or stern drives because it is more versatile. After boarding is done, this boat is actually lots of fun to drive and good in rough water. It’s loaded with standard, Wake-specific features, such as Wakeboard Pro Per- fectPass speed control, heater and Roi 7 The 230 WAKEoffers all the features of a premium Wakeboard boat and sets a premium on the fun factor. 1,000 pounds of adjustable ballast for bigger wakes. It also has an MP3jack for the Clarion stereo system and Infinity tower speakers with PA system. Raising the bar on high performance is the 2380 Challenger, which offers adrenaline-pumping, precision-handling versatility and sociability, thanks to the unique design of the open cockpit and an innovative, retractable windshield option. The Challenger also comes in an 18-foot model for the value minded. The 180 Challenger is This innovative 230 Challenger is driven by the new waveof Direct Drive technology with no exposedpropellers. equipped with a full-glass windshield and powered by a 215horsepower marine engine. Direct Drive-propelled sport boats are becoming more popular as the benefits from this technology make their way to the mainstream. Safety is placed at a premium with this new generation of sport boats. For more tech and boating safety info, as well as checking out the nearest authorized dealer, visit Sea-Doo.com.
