Twin Vee 260 GFX Review: Decked Out
Laila Elise reviews Twin Vee's new 260 GFX, a center console fishing boat designed specifically for avid anglers.
VESSEL OVERVIEW
Want to sit back, relax, and stretch out your legs while you enjoy a fast, fuel efficient, and comfortable ride out with your fishing buddies? The roomy 26 foot LOA and 8’8” beam on the 260 GFX certainly gives it the most deck room in its class - and you can really feel the thought that was put into both design and functionality as you walk around this vessel. A both practical and beautiful choice for smaller fishing crews, the signature twin vee hull rounds out a long list of desirable features on this powercat.
ENGINES AND PERFORMANCE
Along with the twin hull for the ultimate smooth ride, this 260 GFX has the Silver Steer Hydraulic system for high performance and high torque applications as well as smooth, responsive and precise steering. Additionally, with a draft of only 18”, you’ll be able to get through the shallows with ease when you need to. This center console comes standard with twin Suzuki 150s, a max horsepower of 400, and a fuel capacity of 150 gallons.
STERN TO BOW
The maneuverability and comfort level on the 260 GFX make it a great day boat for the family as well - it’s nice to have the option to use it on those lazy Saturdays. This fun center console has two comfortable seats at the helm with individually adjustable flip-up bolsters that allow you to stand or sit, as well as a large beautifully designed chaise lounge at the bow and additional folding seats at the stern. The acrylic 3-sided windshield is a nice touch that contributes to this boat’s clean lines and modern look as well.
FISHING FEATURES
So, with all this extra space aboard this boat, it’s certainly safe for anglers to assume that there is plenty of room for all things fish. The 260 GFX comes standard with a 30 gallon live well, 18 stainless steel rod holders, both port and starboard in-deck macerated fish boxes, bait prep sink with 6g freshwater tank, bait prep area with upper tackle center, 8 plano tackle boxes, and under gunnel rod storage. Another great feature is the high-speed livewell pickup - which ensures that your livewell is receiving consistent water supply, no matter what your speed as its scooped shape directs water into the intake and reduces airlocks at high speeds. Fed up with standard, boxy, poorly designed stock rod holders, the 260 GFX also showcases Twin Vee’s in-house thermoformed rod holders with ambient lighting.
STYLE POINTS
The 260 GFX earns major style points with a lot of the luxury finishings you’ll find on this powercat. You don’t have to be a proper sportfisherman to appreciate the stainless steel pop-up cleats, the double platinum accent stripes, stainless steel rod and cup holders, or the raised titanium stainless steel Twin Vee logo that will never rust or corrode. From the yacht non-skid deck to the console footrests, anyone can discern that this center console has been designed with both comfort and performance in mind.
Specifications:
LOA: 26′ 0″
BEAM: 8′ 8″
DRAFT: 18″
FUEL CAPACITY: 150 Gallons
MAX POWER: 400 HP
LIVEWELL CAPACITY: 40 Gallons
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