A true pocket cruiser, the sturdy, economical Rosborough 246 reflects its salty Nova Scotia heritage while offering user-friendly cruising for a couple or small family. It has all the amenities to make cruising comfortable, considering its small size, and it also opens up distant cruising grounds because it’s fully trailerable. Its narrow 8’6” beam eliminates the need for special permits.
Originally made as commercial fishing boats in Nova Scotia, Rosboroughs are now built in New Hampshire, and the outboard-powered 246 has been one of the company’s most popular models. The new boat has an upgraded pilothouse, with 6’6” headroom, and there’s teak interior trim for a more upscale look. The V-berth in the bow is 7-feet long, and there’s also a convertible dinette in the salon large enough to sleep two children or one adult. Large windows provide good visibility all around, and the cockpit, with a bench seat against the transom, is protected by a hardtop.
A single 200-hp outboard gives the Rosborough a cruising speed of abut 16 knots, and tops out in the 20s. An integral keel provides stability and helps with tracking. Specs: LOA: 25’0”; Beam: 8’6”; Draft: 18”; Disp.: 5,000 lbs. Power: 1×200-hp outboard. Price: $146,342.
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