Monday, May 27, 2013

The Sporty (and Comfy) Tahoe Q5i

"Goodbye, Friday. hello, weekend!"




That's Tahoe's tagline for their Q5i boat, and we couldn't agree with it more. As one of the few runabouts we sell, we hold the Q5i in high esteem for being a fun, versatile boat great for the whole family, and great on Lake Sinclair. This boat, as we say, is 19.5 feet of fun.

Let's start in the back. The boat is equipped with a Mercruiser stern drive, which has enough power for water skiing and other fun water sports. (The boat has a stainless ski tow ring as well.) Above that engine is a best-in-class swim platform, which is larger than many others on boats this size. It's a great place to lounge, sit with friends or jump off of.

Just forward of the swim platform is an aft sundeck, the perfect cushioned spot to catch some rays or just relax on the lake. And what's below that big cushion, you ask? Storage! To get from the sundeck to the swim platform, you simply push in the aft jump seat, which creates a step. Once you're ready to get going again, pull the cushion back out and voila - another cushioned seat! All in all, there is full-width aft seating with an insulated cooler/storage below the port seat and a 36-qt. cooler below middle seat.

The helm features a swivel bucket seat and a nice looking panel with gauges. There's also a passenger swivel bucket seat - and both are adjustable. The passenger gets to play DJ, as the AM/FM radio with MP3 jack is installed right there. 

In the bow, the two lounge seats have storage underneath them. And, what's more, those storage compartments are insulated, so they can double as coolers. There's also a large storage compartment under the floor, which can hold skis and other large pieces of equipment. 

Overall, the boat has a sporty, fun look, comfortable seats and the versatility that any lake boat should provide. Watch the video on the boat here.

What do you think about the Tahoe Q5i?

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