2008 Tahoe Q7iSold

• Length: 20' 6"
• Beam: 96"
• Depth Inside: 32"
• Max. Recommended HP: 320 HP
• Max. Person Capacity: 9 Persons
• Max. Person Weight: 1700 Lbs.
• Max. Weight Capacity: 1700 Lbs.
• Dry Weight: 3031 Lbs.
• Fuel Capacity: 45 Gallons
• Deadrise: 20 degrees

Comfort, Safety, Other

• Color Matched Acrylic Bimini Top with Quick Connect Attachment
• Navigation Lights - Fixed LED Bow Lights and Removable Stern Light
• Drinkholders - 9
• Horn
• Paddle
• Cooler - 36 Quart Carry-On
• Removable Table with Pedestal Base Locations Bow and Aft
• Fire Extinguisher

Construction

• Hand Laid Hull
• Fiberglass Stringer System
• PowerGlide™ Hull Design
• Heavy-Duty Rub Rail with Stainless Steel Insert
• Marine Grade Upholstery w/Stain Resistant Top Coating
• UV Resistant Vinyl and Thread

Dash / Console

• Compass
• Automotive Style Fuse Panel with Circuit Breaker Protection
• Speedometer, Tachometer, Voltmeter, Fuel Gauge, Trim Gauge, Oil Pressure, Water Temperature
• Sirius Capable AM/FM/CD Sound System with MP3 Jack and 4 Directional Speakers
• Water Resistant Toggle Switches
• Instrument Light Dimmer Switch
• Sport Steering Wheel
• Companion Console with Glovebox, Ice Chest with Drain, and Storage Tray
• Walk-Thru Windshield with Aluminum Frame
• Simulated Burlwood Accents

Electrical

• Marine Grade Switches with Circuit Breaker Protection
• Bilge Pump - 1000 GPH with Auto Switch
• Interior Courtesy Lights - LED with Remote Key Fob Switch
• Interstate Cranking Battery
• 12-Volt Outlet

Exterior

• Full-Width Aft Swim Platform with Concealed Boarding Ladder and Molded-In Insulated Storage/Ski Rope Locker with Drain
• Colors offered in Black Cherry, Blueberry, Millennium Red, Onyx, and Citron Yellow
• Concealed Bow Fold-Down Boarding Ladder with Anchor Storage Below

Hardware & Accessories

• Stainless Steel Ski Tow Ring
• Stainless Steel Bow Plate
• Stainless Steel Pull-up Mooring Cleats - 5
• Stainless Steel Bow and Stern Rails
• Custom Aluminum Vent Covers with Integrated Grab Handles on Stern Platform

Interior

• Upholstered Coaming Panel with Storage
• Full-Width Bench Seat with 36-Quart Cooler Storage
• Storage: In-Console, Sides, and Underseat
• Stowable Slide-out Jump Seat at Walk-Thru Transom
• Bow Lounge Seating with Insulated and Drained Storage/Coolers Below
• Adjustable Driver and Companion Bucket Seats with Swivel, Suspension System and Flip-Up Bolster
• Bi-Fold Stowable Cockpit Wind Block Panel
• Full-Width Padded Sundeck with Storage Below
• Non-Skid Fiberglass Cockpit Sole
• In-Floor Wakeboard/Ski Storage
• Bi Fold Stowable Cockpit Walk-Thru Closure
• Walk-thru transom
• UV Resistant Vinyl and Thread

Trailer

• Custom Factory Matched Single Axle Trailer with Brakes
• Color-Matched Powder Coated Finish
• Winch Strap w/ Safety Strap
• GalvaShield Protection
• Step Pads
• Submersible Lights
• Fold-Away Tongue Jack
• Retractable Safety Cables

Tahoe Q7i has intelligent runabout design based on buyer feedback.

When you speak, Tahoe listens. In 2005, the Missouri-based boat builder introduced the Tahoe Q8i, which was well received thanks to its upscale attitude and modest price. One comment many people had, however, was they would like all the "stuff" that's in the Q8i, but in a slightly smaller and easier to trailer and manage package.

Thus we have the brand-new Tahoe Q7i. At 20 feet, 6 inches in length and 8 feet in beam, it's over a foot shorter and 6 inches narrower than the Q8i, which definitely makes it a more compact package that's easier to get around the docks, easier to fit in the garage and, at about 500 pounds lighter than the Q8i, is easier on your tow vehicle.

In this case, however, smaller doesn't mean less. Tahoe insiders like to say the "i" in Q7i stands for "incredible." What they mean is that Tahoe's i series boats are built to impress with a comprehensive suite of standard features, including a trailer, while still keeping the price out of the red zone.

A quick look around the boat will show you what we're talking about. At the stern you'll find an oversized integrated swim platform that really reaches out over the drive. The platform has a top-folding boarding ladder that's angled away from the drive for an added measure of safety. There's also a small storage area built into the port side of the platform, which will be good for tow ropes, gloves and other gear — and it's insulated, so it can double as a small cooler.

A step-through transom leads into the cockpit, and a cushion pulls out to go over the step in the cockpit to create a true full-beam bench seat. All the seating is covered in Extra Plush vinyl with reinforced backing and special top coatings to resist most stains and UV rays. Both the driver and passenger swivel bucket seats have flip-up bolsters and built-in suspension systems to keep things smooth when the ride gets rough.

The helm is the definition of sporty, especially the steering wheel. You'll find full instrumentation as well as a standard Lowrance depth finder. The port console includes two cupholders and a built-in draining cooler designed to be filled with ice, drinks and snacks. In the glove compartment there's a premium AM/FM CD stereo with MP3 plug-in — another nice touch.

In the bow there's more finished storage under the seats as well as a top-folding boarding ladder and an area for an anchor along with a dedicated cleat to secure it to. The center seat in the bow lifts out to reveal a step, so you won't trash your cushion getting in and out of the boat. We can honestly say that the Q7i comes standard with everything you'd need and then some for a successful day out on the water.

Performance

We had two people aboard for our test and a full tank of fuel (45 gallons or about 282 pounds). For power we had a 260 hp 5.0 MPI MerCruiser with an Alpha I drive spinning a 19-inch Vengeance 3-blade stainless steel prop. You can go as high as 320 hp or as low as 190 hp with the Q7i, so we were right in the middle of the available power range.

Acceleration was decent at 4.5 seconds to plane and a 0-to-30-mph time of 10 seconds. Top speed was 51.5 mph at 5,200 rpm, which is slightly over the 5.0 MPI's maximum limit of 5,000 rpm. A slightly taller prop would probably bring the rpm down closer to where it should be, but it probably wouldn't do you any favors in terms of acceleration. You can expect about 97 miles of range at top speed. Our sound meter registered 92 dBa at top speed, which is normal for this kind of boat.

Our most efficient cruising speed was 25.6 mph at 3,000 rpm, which will yield a cruising range of about 156 miles. Our sound meter picked up 89 dBa at cruising speed, which is just a point or two higher than what we're used to with small and mid-sized runabouts.

The Q7i handled the turns with confidence and delivered a comfortable ride. The bolsters got our eyes up and over the windshield, and the inclined footrest made driving the boat more comfortable whether the bolster was up or down. Our first mate tested all the different seating locations while we were under way and found the stainless steel grabrails that ring the bow and the cockpit to be useful and well placed.

The Q7i certainly has enough oomph to provide plenty of watersports fun, and you can always ratchet it up with ponies if you need more speed or more power.

Overall

The Q7i lives up to its mission to be an upscale mid-sized runabout that doesn't break the bank. With a base price of $24,595 (which includes a 190 hp 4.3L MerCruiser), the Q7i is certainly within range for many who are contemplating a boat.

Our 260 hp test motor seemed to deliver plenty of power for cruising and watersports, so we don't think you'd need to go any higher unless you really have a go-fast itch that needs to be scratched.

We're glad Tahoe listened to its customers and built a smaller i-series runabout — if we're any judge of history, we're confident the new Q7i will soon become a popular model with boaters.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.