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196 DC Explorer

196 DC Explorer

Our EXPLORER dual center console boat is made for long weekends of fishing or having fun with the family cruising and the 196 DC has the same fuel efficient wide beam hull as the 196 CC. It comes loaded with dual livewells, large fish box, rod holders, gunwale rod storage and an open cockpit. Add an optional ski tow bar and it's a true all purpose boat.

Specifications

Centerline :: 19' 6"
Beam :: 8' 2"
Weight :: 1950 lbs.
Fuel Capacity :: 56 gal.
Max HP :: 150 HP
Rec. HP :: 115 HP
Transom Height :: 25"
Deadrise at Transom :: 17°
Appox. Draft :: 13"
Cockpit Depth (Aft) :: 23"
Midship Depth :: 25"
SPecification Sheet

Standard Features

  • No Wood Construction
  • 10-year Transferable Hull Warranty 
  • Hand-Laid Fiberglass Hull
  • Foam Flotation
  • Fiberglass Stringer System 
  • Self-Bailing Cock Pit
  • Automatic Bilge Pump
  • Aluminum Backing Plates 
  • Navigational Lighting
  • Horn
  • Hydraulic Steering
  • 56 Gallon Built-In Gas Tank 
  • Forward Casting deck
  • 2- 12 gallon Aerated Live Wells w/ Bronze Thru Hull Pickup
  • Front & Rear Jump Seats
  • Rear Center Seat
  • Aluminum Gauge Panel w/ Yamaha Gauges
  • Drink Holders
  • Glass Windshield w/Hatch
  • Storage under Consoles
  • Stainless Steel Thru Hull
  • Stainless Steel Rub Rail
  • Stainless Steel Steering Wheel w/knob 
  • Stainless Steel Hardware
  • Stainless Steel Bow Rail
  • Stainless Steel Rod Holders
  • Recessed Rod Holders
  • Captain's Chairs
  • Anchor Storage
  • LED Lighted Livewell
  • Cockpit Courtesy Lights
  • Fiberglass Hatches
  • 5 - Pull-Up Cleats

Popular Options

  • Bolsters
  • Bow Bolsters
  • Bow / Stern Casting Chair
  • Bow Cushions
  • Bow Lift Ring
  • Captain’s Chair - Deluxe
  • Charger System 12-24V
  • Compass
  • Dual Battery Switch
  • Fresh Water Shower
  • BayStar Plus Hydraulic Steering
  • Lounge Seat Back-to-Back
  • Porta Potti
  • Pull Up Cleat (5 Standard)
  • Raw Water Wash Down
  • Stainless Steel Anchor Roller
  • Swim Platform (Fiberglass 2 Step)
  • Ski Pole - Transom Mounted-AI
  • Extra Stainless Steel Rod Holder
  • Stereo - Fusion w/4 Speakers
  • Polk BluTooth Stereo w/4 Speakers
  • Trim Tabs
  • Trim Tabs Indicators
  • Tackle Box
  • Tilt Steering
  • Troll Motor Plug
  • Trolling Motor 70#
  • Trolling Motor 80#
  • Trolling Motor 101# 36V
  • Underwater Lights

    VALUE PACKAGES
  • Pkg 1: Compass & Swim Platform
  • Pkg 2: Compass, Swim Platform & Raw Water Wash
  • Pkg 3: Compass, Swim Platform & Dual Battery Switch
  • Pkg 4: Lg Console w/Flip Flop Seat
  • Pkg 5: Lg Console w/Leaning Post
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  • Mooring Cover (N/A w/T-Tops)
  • Gull Wings
  • Bow Cover
  • Yam Command-Link Square
  • Garmin 441
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Hull Colors

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