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About this vessel
Offshore, deep vee performance boat with family appeal!
STERN DRIVE OUTBOARD
SL 27 HT SD
The NEW SL 27 HT, is the first of the next generation SL performance deep vee hulls. Designed thru out, for the most serious of fishing families with all the luxury appointments of a dedicated stand-up shower area, stove and lockable front cabin door. Featuring the newly designed V180W windscreen, for unmatched vision and strength combined with a new look sport hard top featuring an electric rear sun awning. The SL 27 HT compromises many new innovative features not offered by the competition.
OFF-SHORE COMFORT
The SL 27 HT, is the largest of four models in the SL series range and is designed by leading Australian boat designer, Steven Whittley, with over fifty five years of boat design behind him the end result will surpass your expectations. Perfectly matched to Mercury’s range of V6/V8 or V10 outboard technology, designed for offshore performance and reliability. The hull features foam filling and a timber free WBGRID stringer system, for true offshore performance. A distinctive Australian designed hybrid offshore performance boat, with a unique family focused layout, the new SL 27 HT offers no compromises where many fall short.
New SL 27 HT innovative features
- New V180W windscreen design, for a sports look, waterproof seal and increased visibility and strength providing an uninterrupted view, accompanied by sliding side windows.
- Ergonomically considered sports dashboard design, to house up to a 19” Simrad multifunction screen and standard advanced switching system.
- 18% increase in useable workspace and fishing cockpit area, over previous model with fold away rear convenience seat, twin 200-liter removable fish kill tanks under floor, additional twin 80-liter in stringer kill tanks and moulded track self-draining rear deck.
- Moulded live bait tank, fresh water rear sink & push button over side hand washer. Featuring flat back rear transom for increased rear fishing work area.
- Sliding electric rear WB180A awning, designed to protect occupants of the boat from the harsh Australian sun, with the convenience of push button activation.
- Standard starboard side door, for increased access in and out of the boat.
- Three unique seating options mid ship, with stainless steel u-bar seats option, back-to-back fiberglass moulded base seat option or a combination of both available.
- Foam filled hull for a softer and quite ride and WBGRID timber free stringer construction, for longevity and strength.
- Optional innovative lithium battery system, incorporating Brunswick’s Fathom technology & battery management display.
- Deep vee hull, 23 degree deadrise hull design with increased reverse chine angle, for superior off shore performance.
- Stand up fresh water shower area, lockable cabin and toilet door.
- Newly designed Fish Master bait board, to cater to the needs of the most serious of anglers.
- Increased front interior cabin space (15% increase in front cabin head height over previous model), featuring 24-volt electric stove, dedicate sink and larger cooking area and full-size sleeping accommodation.
- Newly designed sports hard top, featuring twin folding hatches for increased air flow and extended rear design for further protection from the elements and innovative new pack rack system.
- Automated boat leveling technique, standard via the fitment of Zip Wake Trim Tabs.
UNLIMITED ADVENTURE POTENTIAL
Because every boating journey is different, The SL 27 HT is versatile and ready for your next boating adventure! Be it fishing or an extended weekend offshore cruising to your favourite location off the Australian coastline. Built for the most serious of anglers, the SL 27 HT internal lay out can be configured around your needs, with three unique interior seat configurations available. The SL 27 HT also has more interior useable workspace in the rear fishing area along with front cabin, exactly where you need it. Don’t limit your fishing adventures to day light hours and start exploring Australia’s waterways today, in the style, comfort and safety that Whittley’s SL series is known for.
“The new Whittley SL 27 HT offers next generation SL series styling combined with many innovative new features, which are designed for the unique needs of Australian fishing families. It is the largest production SL model the company has ever produced and builds on the SL series ‘Australia’s Greatest Boats’ award winning 23 degree deep vee hull.”
Alan Whittley, Director of Sales and Marketing, Whittley Marine Group.
