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NauticStar's 28 XS - More catches and more comfort

by NauticStar 31 Dec 2021 12:33 PST
NauticStar's 28 XS © NauticStar

NauticStar's 28 XS meets the demands of serious offshore fishing. A 50-degree deadrise at the bow means a soft ride even when the waves kick up.

Reverse chines get you up on plane quickly, providing extra lift. Plus, the extreme bow flair slices through the chop and diverts water.

The 28 XS meets the demands of serious fun on the water, too. It is highly entertainment friendly and comes standard with comfortable fold-down aft seats, and plush, wraparound seating at the bow. Take friends for a dockside dinner, head out on a dive excursion, or load up the family for a beach day at a barrier island. Everyone will have a comfortable, fun, and dry ride.

The 28 XS is equal parts serious fishing machine and family entertainment vessel. By both measures, it gets the job nicely done.

Specifications:

  • Length: 28' 4" / 8.64 M
  • Beam: 9' 8" / 2.95 M
  • Maximum HP - Twin: 600 HP / 447 kW (twin 300 HP / 224 kW)
  • Transom Height: 30" (at center line) / 0.76 M
  • Approximate Draft: 20" / 0.51 M
  • Deadrise at transom: 21 degrees
  • Deadrise at entry: 50 degrees
  • Bridge Clearance (w/ FIberglass T-Top): 8' 2" / 2.49 M
  • Approximate Boat Weight: 5850 lb / 2654 KG
  • *Fuel Capacity: 200 Gal / 757 L
  • Bow Fish Boxes (2): 30 Gal/Ea. / 114 L
  • Aft Fish Box: 80 Gal / 303 L
  • Aft Port Baitwell: 25 Gal / 95 L
  • Leaning Post Baitwell: 22 Gal / 83 L
  • Fresh Water Capacity: 13 Gal / 49 L
  • Persons/Total Weight: Yacht Certified
  • Max Weight Capacity: Yacht Certified

Built to give you a soft ride even when the waves kick up, the 28 XS can get you up on the plane quickly. It is highly entertainment friendly so captains can take their crew for a dockside dinner, head out on a dive excursion, or load everyone up for a day of offshore fishing.

Find your dealer to start planing your offshore adventures today.

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