Responding to customer and market demand, Action Craft Boats introduces its versatile Action Craft 24 Coastal Bay ACE Premium Elite, a shallow draft center console boat with offshore capabilities. This new performance fishing machine is based on the company's popular 2310 TE platform.
Until now, anglers had to compromise with a boat that either ran well in skinny water, or could take the pounding of heading out to sea. Action Craft Boats invested in design, high-performance materials and manufacturing methods to maintain a lightweight hull ideal for bay and inshore use, yet with the strength for offshore adventures.
The ACE moniker is for Action Craft Extreme. These purpose-built models feature stiffer, more robust stringers, built-in foam flotation and reinforced bottom hull walls. A pronounced bow and the highest gunnels in the premium bay boat class create a tough, solid, offshore vessel.
Like all the company's boats, the Action Craft 24 Coastal Bay ACE Premium Elite excels with the company's patented Qui-Dry hull design for an exceptionally soft, quiet and dry ride. Its exclusive Pocket Drive provides the performance of a modified V, but with a shallow draft. Combined, it becomes the perfect stealth fishing platform. A video is at vimeo.com/100823556.
Action Craft Boats is known for its quality construction and attention to detail. Even the liners are fully finished—access and cleaning are a snap when owners don't have to tangle with exposed fiberglass.
The list of standard features sets the Action Craft 24 Coastal Bay ACE Premium Elite apart from its competitors. Anglers appreciate the enormous 37 and 22 gallon livewells and the large, insulated fish box. A jack plate and Power-Pole are included for flats fishing. Lockable storage compartments abound to hold the day's gear, including room for 10 rods.
Shade is provided by the powder-coated Key West style T-top. Thick, flush-to-deck cushioning, SeaDek decking, a huge cockpit and head compartment deliver all-day comfort. Premium two-tone gelcoat makes a bold statement.
The Action Craft 24 Coastal Bay ACE Premium Elite starts around $65,000, including a base engine. Adaptable, the boat can accommodate 150–300 hp outboards.
Under new ownership and management since 2012, Action Craft Boats builds 12 models of long-lasting bay and flats boats. The company has dealers throughout the southeast and is expanding its network.
Contact Action Craft Boats, 830 NE 24th Ln, Unit C, Cape Coral, FL 33909. 239-574-7800; Fax: 239-574-7805. Actioncraft32@yahoo.com, www.actioncraft.com.