Engine
YAMAHA
Total Power
250hp
Engine Hours
420
Class
Center Console
Length
25ft
Year
2006
Model
Vector 2500
Capacity
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PRICE REDUCED
2006 Hydra Sports Vector 2500
HYDRA SPORTS VECTOR 2500 CC. THIS LOW HOUR (420) HYDRA SPORTS IS STORED INDOORS AT GATEWAY MARINA. POWERED BY A YAMAHA 250. ELECTRONICS ARE UPGRADED TO RAYMARINE AXIOM 12IN. SECURE BOLSTER AT THE HELM. IN FLOOR FISHBOXES. PLENTY OF ROOM FOR STORAGE. THIS BOAT DOES NOT HAVE BOTTOM PAINT AND IS IN GREAT CONDITION. MUST SELL!!
This 2500 offers the same stylish good looks as the 2800, the same well-designed fishing layout, and the same upscale fit and finish, all in a boat that's more affordable and easier to handle.
This 2500 offers the same stylish good looks as the 2800, the same well-designed fishing layout, and the same upscale fit and finish, all in a boat that’s more affordable and easier to handle. Did somebody say, “Family friendly”?
Not that the 2500 can’t be used for serious fishing. It has all the tools you’ll need for any type of fishing excursion, whether you like casual weekend trolling or hit the SKA circuit full bore. But whatever your preference, you’ll look good and be comfortable in this boat. Far from being a Spartan, entry-level center console, the 2500 brings to mind words like “plush.”
But boats spend the majority of their time at cruising speeds, and the 2500 shines here as well. After some brief bow rise when you apply the throttle, the boat settles down to a nice, level running attitude. The 2500 feels nimble and responds instantly to both helm and steering.
Fishing
The 2500 features lots of nice items that fishermen will appreciate. In the bow, for example, a raised casting deck gives you heightened visibility. Beneath it are two 340-quart, insulated fish boxes that drain overboard. The casting deck on our boat had thick pads for sunbathing, which will probably find their way to the garage before serious fishing trips are undertaken. Coaming pads save your knees, and a low-profile, aluminum bow rail provides a sure handhold, yet stays out of the way for casting or fighting a fish. Recessed cleats and a fold-down bow light keep all surfaces snag-free.
In the stern, a rectangular 35-gallon livewell with a 1,100-gph pump sits in the transom bulkhead, covered by split, clear acrylic lids so you can see the bait at all times. While such a large well surely holds tons of bait, because of its width it may benefit from a baffle in the middle to minimize sloshing. There’s a small bait-prep sink to starboard and a transom door to port for access to the engine platform. You can store five rods along the back edge of the standard T-top, four more in racks beneath the gunwales. The 2500 also comes with four Lee rod holders in the gunwales.
Design and Construction
I’ve already mentioned the impressive level of fit and finish on the boat. Hatches, finished inside and out, rise on gas rams, and it’s hard to find a rough edge anywhere on the boat. The innovative seating arrangement utilizes a couple of unusual designs. The leaning post, for instance, contains no rocket launcher, but instead has two folding seats that quickly convert from actual seats to wraparound racing bolsters
A transom bench seat lifts up for seating while traveling, but folds down out of the way when not in use. Several boat companies build this type of seat, but this one seems particularly well-built and larger than most. Tilt-out bins in the hull sides by the console hold dock lines, loose gear, tackle or whatever.
In the helm area, switches run down the left side vertically, with gauges arranged horizontally above, and there’s a lot of room for mounting electronics. Everything on the console face – one large, nearly vertical surface – is logically arranged and easy to find.
Like all Hydra-Sports, the 2500 features no-wood construction; an integrated, foam-filled, structural grid stringer system; and a hull reinforced with Kevlar for superior toughness. High-density poured ceramic material makes up the transom core.
If you’re looking for a fast, stylish 25-footer with rugged construction and great fit and finish, you need to consider this one.
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