Cypress Cay Cayman 250: Boat Test Notes
Boats.com reviewer Jeff Hemmel put together these test notes while completing our video boat review.
May 27, 2011
Watch Boats.com's Cypress Cay Cayman 250 Video Boat Review
CONCEPT
While videographer Paul Cronin films, reviewer Jeff Hemmel chats with Cypress Cay's Jane Schlegel,
• Combines much of the speed and handling of a fiberglass V-hull with party-friendly layout of traditional pontoon
• Lowered central tube, aluminum skin, large lifting strakes provide impressive acceleration, thrilling handling
• Seating for 16, abundant stowage
• Able to head into bigger waters
CONSTRUCTION
• 25” Aluminum pontoons; individual airtight compartments
• Continuous outboard riser adds strength, also functions as skirting
• Lifetime-guaranteed, marine plywood deck
• Cross-members alternate between heavier-duty C channel at the bow and stern for support, with Z-channel through center to reduce weight
PERFORMANCE
• Near 45 mph top speed w/Mercury 225hp Verado outboard
• Enough low-end acceleration to pull a skier or wakeboarder
• Smooth digital throttle and shift
HANDLING
• Carves exceptionally tight corners without blowing out the prop or suffering any lack of stability
• Jumps quickly onto plane
• Stable, confident ride when cruising
UNIQUE FEATURES
• Automotive-inspired helm; forward side features stowage for charts, etc, or though not insulated, can be used as cooler
• Center tube provides room for massive in-floor ski locker, includes bilge pump
• Stowage literally everywhere, even behind backrests
• Pop-up changing room below aft sunpad
• Flowing, curved rails eliminate boxy structure typical of a pontoon
MORE INFORMATION
Read Jeff's full review: Cypress Cay Cayman 250: Not Your Grandfather’s Pontoon
Visit the Cypress Cay website.
