27 Ocean Skiff

Overview: Beefy 27-footer with with bracket-mounted outboards gets high marks for efficient deck layout, bulletproof hull construction.@Features: Console storage compartment, huge 130-gallon forward fishbox, 50-gallon aft fishboxes, recirculating gallon livewell. Revised deck plan (with full inner liner) introduced in 2000 added more storage, increased freeboard. Excellent range with 200-gallon fuel capacity. Full-transom design results in very roomy cockpit.@Comments: Terrific rough-water ride.@Performance: Over 40 knots with twin 225s.