2010 Princecraft SVX 27 I/O Pontoon

Boat Reviews

Reviewed by Richard Crowder

The SVX 27 I/O 3-log pontoon boat is one of thirty-six models of pontoon and deck boats offered for 2010 by this well-known Canadian manufacturer. The SVX series is Princecraft’s top-of-the-line of five pontoon boat series from seventeen to almost thirty feet. The upscale SVX series offers five models, two outboard and three sterndrive. The mid-range 27 I/O offers a maximum person capacity of thirteen with all of the standard features they would really want and a range of available options to personalize to anyone’s desires.

Construction-wise, the pontoons are perfectly round, full-length, with multiple air-tight chambers, full-length extruded aluminum keels and skirting, lifting strakes, Princecraft’s exclusive dolphin nose bow, and under-deck spray shield. Forward are fibreglass bow sections with built-in fender racks and flush mount halogen docking lights, while aft is a full-width swim platform with boarding ladder. A stern-mounted rear-facing lounge seat comes complete with armrest and cupholder. A total of three gates with lift and lock hinges and upholstered panels provide ease of entry.

The interior of the SVX 27 I/O provides almost full-surround seating with a reclining, sliding and swivelling captain’s chair opposite an L-shaped lounge plus two facing lounges in the bow. A rear padded sundeck with pop-up privacy enclosure is also included. All furniture bases and backs are Roto- Cast synthetic material. All upholstery is soft touch “Reflections Faux Leather Collection” vinyl. Standard floor mood lighting and a woodgrain kidney-shaped snack table are included. The raised fibreglass helm console with galley includes a tilting sport steering wheel, Mercury SmartCraft™ instrumentation, a 200 watt AM/FM/CD with USB port/MP3/iPod and SAT radio compatible stereo with four speakers, a Lowrance™ X-50 DS depth finder with water temperature, and two smoked windscreens.

Notable available options include full or half camper enclosure to go with the standard buggy bimini top, raised rails, pop-up ski pole, BBQ gas grill, snap-in carpet, in-floor anchor and ski storage, toilet, inflatable bow filler cushion, extra table, and a premium stereo system. Standard power is a 220 HP MerCruiser 4.3 L MPI sterndrive. Maximum available power is a MerCruiser 350 Magnum MPI producing 300 HP.