Spec sheet says yes. Up to 800 hp. Since it runs 78 with the 350s the 400Rs should get it solidly into the 80s with only two OBs. Not bad!

I think this type of design will lead the resurgence in performance v hulls, a traditional performance V has many compromises which effect family boating, this is great.

I've always wondered why bother with the gab between seating benches and why not do a full U?
Filler cushions or a table can turn it into a full lounge.

Great boat!

oops just noticed thats a walk thru transom

Being a recent CC convert, I would say that this boat is a completely different animal than a CC. I think a big reason CC's are catching on is because people are tired of confined cockpits. I don't think this boat really addresses that issue. Like a traditional sport boat, the cockpit does not have much room to move around, it's just laid out different.

CC's are usually wider beam and a much 'fuller' hull shape up front. That's where they get a lot of extra internal space over a narrow, fine entry sports boat. The trade off is probably in rough water capability. I would think a boat like the Defiant would outrun a similar size cc in the snot.

Swings and roundabouts....... My opinion, it looks like a great compromise, I'm an outboard fan and also love the lounge seating with walk thru transom.

RR

Well, one of them is their daughter, so yeah, I can see her wanting to be there.


Pat posted a while back, that this layout came from a lot of input from his son who has been a competitive wakeboarder for years. Pat probably has as much time (and family time) in a wakeboard boat as his Active Thunders. If you look at the layout of the boat, you will see a lot of similarities. This is a boat that is truly a crossover, and hell, it will even pull a wakeboarder; but I don't see him offering a tower option!

I sure hope so. Center consoles, aka fishing boats, serve another purpose.

Knocked it out of the park! Beautiful and functional!

Is there room to stand between the bolster and the lounge seats? If not I feel like that would be an awesome thing to add! Being able to stand up/lean on the lounge seats and hang on the back of the front bolsters.

It's cool but I can't image it would be a good rough water boat, bodies would be flying everywhere.