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Solara S-310 SC

LOA: 30’10”

Beam: 10’0”

Draft (motors up): 2’1”

Weight (approx.): 10,500 lbs.

Power: (2) 300-hp Yamaha outboards

Fuel: 200 gals.

Water: 41 gals.

The Solara S-310 Sport Coupe came quickly on plane as I advanced the throttles located to the right of the wheel. The twin 300-hp Yamaha F300 outboards poured out steadily-rising torque as the boat passed 26 knots in short order. For this sea trial, I was aboard with Tim Wilbricht, director of sales for Pocket Yachts, the Chesapeake Bay to Florida East Coast dealer for Solara, Ranger Tugs and

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