{"id":19059,"date":"2020-10-01T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastallifestylemagazine.com\/?p=19059"},"modified":"2021-12-14T16:42:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T22:42:24","slug":"solace-345","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastallifestylemagazine.com\/solace-345\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u014cLACE 345 – Extreme Luxury Sportfishing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Boating Magazine\u2019s Recently Christened \u201cBoat of the Year\u201d Comes to the NW Gulf Coast<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At the Miami International Boat Show this past February \u2013 the largest boat show in North America featuring all of the world\u2019s top brands \u2013 the big buzz circling the waterfront was the presentation of S\u014cLACE 345, an advanced breakthrough in center console design fashioned by one of the marine industry\u2019s living legends, foremost product and engineering powerhouse Stephen Dougherty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dougherty\u2019s newest darling captured the highly coveted top honor as the \u201cBOAT OF THE YEAR\u201d winner, selected by the editors of Boating Magazine. <\/em>The boat was greeted with plenty of fanfare boosted by an official awards presentation ceremony dockside, which drew large crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boating Magazine<\/em> Editorial Director Kevin Falvey noted that the S\u014cLACE 345 won this prestigious award for many reasons, including its revolutionary design and unique layout which extends the cockpit aft between widely spaced outboards, coupled with its stand-alone innovation featuring an integration of the latest in propulsion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCourageous design and flawless execution,\u201d remarked Falvey in his awards presentation. \u201cThis feature may influence boats on the whole in the future, but the S\u014cLACE 345 center-console fishing boat stands out for numerous other attributes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides Boating\u2019s<\/em> christening, the 345\u2019s list of accolades continues to grow. Power & Motor Yacht<\/em> magazine crowned it with a Reader\u2019s Choice top honor, while the Newport International Boat Show christened it as the Best Powerboat Under 36\u2019 and Best Powerboat Overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this new luxury sportfishing machine is kicking up a major wake in the boating world, it\u2019s also coming soon and expected to make a big splash along the NW Gulf Coast.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to be named as the exclusive S\u014cLACE dealer for the Northwestern Gulf Coast and are excited to launch the brand and bring in our first model shortly,\u201d said Shawn Talpey, president of Emerald Coast Marine Group<\/a> with dealership locations in Niceville and Destin, FL and Orange Beach, AL at the Wharf. \u201cThis luxury center console is the first in a spectacular new series of smaller and larger models to come. S\u014cLACE is truly in a class all its own, setting a new benchmark in innovation and design. It is definitely not a center console for the masses; rather, it is ideally suited for the truly discriminating angler who desires the latest in technological design and advancement with an exceptional level of quality and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of innovation, S\u014cLACE abounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It sports the first-ever, patent-pending FishThru\u00ae Transom, a secure 4\u2019 platform cleverly positioned and designed between the motors to maximize cockpit fishability, reduce overall draft, and provide joystick precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An aft dive door allows anglers to bring fish aboard through, not over the transom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, it features a nifty retractable, hydraulically-actuated platform that extends yet another 4\u2019 beyond the transom, creating a spacious swim, dive, or spearfishing platform that is safely positioned well beyond the props.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fold-down buggy top and wealth of fishing and comfort features all contribute significantly to its overall appeal, including twin tuna tubes, twin fridges, a bait-prep area with electric BBQ grill and bait rigging station with freshwater sink, abundant rod storage, under-gunwale tackle compartments, and multiple insulated fish boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cabin offers a comfortable retreat with 12v dc a\/c plumbed to the helm, complete with microwave, head and sleeping capability for two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also standard is the Seakeeper 2DC and an optional fully-outfitted second station; all systems are wired to a state-of-the-art 12V inverter system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topside seating is ergonomically positioned and spacious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are very pleased to partner with Emerald Coast Marine Group in the sales and marketing of our S\u014cLACE brand,\u201d said President Todd Albrecht. \u201cThe dealership has a very strong and committed leadership team, a strategic plan that poises them for continued growth, a fantastic central location and a state-of-the-art facility offering every amenity a boater needs before, during and after a day on the water. We look forward to being part of their continued successes in the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about S\u014cLACE, contact Emerald Coast Marine Group\u2019s official S\u014cLACE brand ambassador Davied Lunsford at (850) 389-8318 or email Davied@EmeraldCoastMarine.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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