The 350 Realm is the first model of the American shipyard to have an asymmetrical console. A choice that saves more space on board - the cabin is larger - and allows you to have a closed bathroom. If you find rod holders on the transom and a standard sink - Boston Whaler is still the specialist in unsinkable fishing boats - the American didn't want to give his 350 Realm a fishing look. "Fishing options are available, but it's not the basic program of the boat " explains Katie Hansen, European Sales and Marketing Manager.
The 350 Realm retains the port side door for boarding in the cockpit. The space is totally protected by a large hard-top and the air conditioning option is available. A very popular equipment in Florida.
At the rear of the cockpit, a folding folding seat can be quickly folded up and is also easily folded into the transom, freeing up space. Two chair blocks follow. The rearmost one has a bench seat with removable backrest (to sit forward or backward) and covers a refrigerated trunk that can be opened in two different ways, either completely or via a hatch. A galley is located on the starboard side with a grill, sink and refrigerator. Once again, beautifully crafted details should be noted, such as the grill protection board, which becomes a cutting board.
The pilot bench, on the front, also pivots backwards to make a dining area with the bench facing each other with the addition of a table. Facing the cockpit, it is possible to be seated with two people or standing. The dashboard has a large space for several displays and is fully protected by the large windscreen and hardtop structure.
There are many comfort features, such as a footrest, starboard steps to get out of the boat easily and many cup holders. The 350 Realm is also equipped with a home automation system that is controlled via a tablet. Light sensors automatically switch on the lights at strategic locations, but also navigation or anchorage lights for example.
"Usually, on boats of this size - 10.82 m - the cabins are cuddy" (NDRL: small part) explains Chris Wachowski, product manager. But Boston has worked to bring more comfort on board. Thus, there is a beautiful double cabin with a height under the beam and a convertible saloon. No table here, since outside, the two cockpits - front and rear - have one (optional).
Once again, the details have been very well worked out since it is not enough to add a board, but to pull on the benches to join them in the middle and to add a cushion on each side to fill the sleeping space.
The large window provides light, but can be completely hidden thanks to a magnetic cover. Indeed, magnets have been carefully hidden in the boat's structure to magnetize the cover, which holds vertically without fasteners apparentes?!
At the bow, which is accessed from a port side passage, the deck receives a large sunbathing bench for 3 people, with backrest and armrests. A state-of-the-art bench seat and a dining table make it a friendly and spacious square. Once lowered, the table is covered with a cushion and the front axle becomes a huge rest area. A bimini comes as an option.
The 350 Realm receives three outboard motors of 300 HP each as standard and up to 1050 HP in total (3x350 HP Verado 4- stroke.
It will be necessary to wait until 2019 to discover in France the 38 feet which takes the same deck layout, but with a larger lateral passage and a door between the foredeck and the cockpit.
Price including VAT: from 652,920 euros
