2020 Whittley SL 26

A genuine blue water fishing machine, the SL 26 is a serious contender. A finalist in TrailerBoat magazine's Australia's Greatest Boats contest, the big SL 26 is a thoroughbred born to tackle Mother Nature head on and return with its dignity - and passengers - intact. Powered by a choice of two or fourstroke outboards, or petrol or diesel sterndrives, the SL 26 pampers its crew of up to seven and will comfortably fish four big blokes in the main cockpit without any intimacy issues.

With creature comforts Whittley is renowned for including: toilet, galley and two showers, the SL 26 features a fully-lined and upholstered cabin. A moulded oval table drops down to complete an enormous V-berth. Even with its luxuries, the boat's plumbed live bait tank, stainless steel rod holders, selfdraining cockpit, targa bar and rod storage define it as a pedigreed sportfisher.

An optional fibreglass hardtop with clears is available or choose the fully enclosed version for further protection. There is even sufficient space under the helm seat to stow an inflatable with a portable outboard. The solid roof provides a convenient mount for radios inside or a radar dome outside. Grab rails and a solid stainless rocket launcher complete the impressive picture