2011 Tidewater 196 DC Explorer Boat in Ruskin, FL 33570 US

~ 2011 Tidewater 196 DC Explorer ~
~ Location: Ruskin, Florida ~

~ SINGLE AXLE TRAILER INCLUDED ~
~ SECOND-OWNER VESSEL! ~
~ ONLY 300 TOTAL ENGINE HOURS ON A YAMAHA F115 FOURSTROKE OUTBOARD ~
~ 115 HP DEPENDABLE YAMAHA POWER ~
~ TRAILER-KEPT BY BOTH OWNERS ~
~ NO-WOOD HULL CONSTRUCTION ~
~ VERSATILE DUAL-CONSOLE DESIGN ~

Some boats come with more than just a great story, and this 2011 Tidewater 196 DC Explorer is one of them. Purchased approximately two years ago, the current owner is only the second to have enjoyed this vessel and has taken a hands-on approach to its care and maintenance. An engineer with SpaceX, he is mechanically inclined, knowledgeable about his boat, and has personally maintained the original engine.

Both he and the original owner kept the boat trailer-stored in their driveways, rather than leaving it exposed at a marina. Unfortunately, recent health challenges have made launching and retrieving the boat increasingly difficult, and with an upcoming move to California alongside his family, he has made the difficult decision to let it go. This isn't a sale driven by mechanical trouble or a desire to get rid of a problem boat, it's simply a change in life circumstances. Now, this well-cared-for Tidewater is ready for someone new to take the helm and make some memories of their own.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

~ Life Jackets

~ Large Cooler

~ Anchor

~ Fenders

~ Fire Extinguisher

~ Safety Equipment

PERFORMANCE & POWER

~ Yamaha F115 FourStroke Outboard Engine
~ 115 Horsepower
~ 300 Total Engine Hours
~ Reliable Four-Stroke Performance
~ Efficient Power for Cruising, Fishing, and Family Adventures
~ Dependable Yamaha Engineering

CLASS
~ Dual Console / Fishing & Family Boat ~

HULL & DIMENSIONS
~ Length Overall: 19'6" ~
~ Beam: 8'2" ~
~ Draft: Approximately 13" ~
~ Dry Hull Weight: 1,950 lbs ~
~ Deadrise: 17° ~
~ Hull Material: Fiberglass ~
~ Hull Construction: No-Wood Construction ~
~ Self-Bailing Cockpit ~

CAPACITIES
~ Fuel Capacity: 56 Gallons ~

STORAGE & SEATING
~ Forward Casting Deck ~
~ Front Jump Seats ~
~ Rear Jump Seats ~
~ Center Rear Seat ~
~ Captain's Chairs ~
~ Storage Under Consoles ~
~ Anchor Storage ~
~ Drink Holders ~

FISHING FEATURES
~ Twin 12-Gallon Aerated Livewells ~
~ Large Fish Box ~
~ Stainless Steel Rod Holders ~
~ Recessed Rod Holders ~
~ Gunwale Rod Storage ~
~ LED Livewell Lighting ~

HELM & ELECTRONICS
~ Dual Console Layout ~
~ Glass Windshield with Opening Hatch ~
~ Aluminum Gauge Panel ~
~ Hydraulic Steering ~
~ Yamaha Engine Gauges ~

DECK & HARDWARE
~ Stainless Steel Bow Rail ~
~ Stainless Steel Rub Rail ~
~ Stainless Steel Through-Hull Fittings ~
~ 5 Pull-Up Cleats ~
~ Cockpit Courtesy Lights ~
~ Horn ~

SYSTEMS & OPTIONS
~ Automatic Bilge Pump ~
~ Foam Flotation ~
~ Fiberglass Stringer System ~
~ Battery Charger ~
~ Dual-Battery Switch ~
~ Swim Platform with Ladder ~
~ Stereo System ~
~ Trim Tabs ~
~ Raw-Water Washdown ~
~ Trolling Motor ~

The best days aren't always planned - sometimes, they start with turning the key, leaving the dock, and seeing where the water takes you. From unforgettable days with family and friends to peaceful mornings surrounded by nothing but open water, this Tidewater 196 DC Explorer offers the opportunity to make those moments your own. Its versatile design and trusted Yamaha power make it a wonderful companion for everything Florida boating has to offer. Located in Ruskin, Florida, this vessel is ready for someone new to take the helm, make memories, and fall in love with life on the water all over again.

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