Fletcher Wakesport 17gts

by Tim Woodhead
16 / 10 / 2008

Fletcher Wakesport 17gts Arrowstreak
Web: www.fletcher-boats.co.uk
RRP: as tested £23,986, basic from £20,767

Length: 5.14m
Beam: 2.09m
Hull Deadrise: 24°
Approx Dry Weight: 960Kg
Power Range: 135 – 220 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity: 70 litres
Standard Equipment: Custom Colour Option, Custom Graphics, Custom Interior, Monster Tower or Jobe Tower, 2 Wakeboard Racks, Marine Stereo with MP3 Auxiliary Socket, LED Navigation Lights, Bathing Platform with Integrated Ladder, Pop up Cleats, Custom Wave Rails, Eyebrows on Gauges, Chrome Spoked Steering Wheel, Bow Cushion Infill, Bow and Cockpit Tonneau, Choice of Engines, SBS Drive on Trailer.

What They Say: The 17GTS Wakesport is an ideal entry level wake, ski and skate boat.  We have worked hard to produce a package that does a lot of things well and satisfies the needs of the all round boater! This is a boat that can be towed behind a family saloon and launched and recovered from the beach.  There is ample space inside for family and friends and the 3.0ltr engine packs a 135hp punch that is more than enough for most.  A simple power upgrade is the addition of a High 5 stainless prop, this was fitted to the test boat and gives it that bit of extra 'zip' on pull out. A great looking starter package that gets you on the water with a credible name at a competitive price. All Wakesport packages come fully loaded as standard with many customer options on colour and set up.  These are boats for people who take their water time seriously but we never forget that little sis' or bro' might be part of the deal so the boats are equally at home towing a ringo or blasting around scaring Mum!.

What We Say:
Just like its bigger brother and all the other Fletcher boats this is UK designed and built. It’s a super useable boat at a good prize. It doesn’t have quite as big a wake or as many features as the Wakesport 19gts but offers great value to the entry level and intermediate wakeboarders. If your budget fits this amount of money and you want the peace of mind that a new boat offers you then look no further. Practical for the sea or family boating and still offers a good shaped wake for riding time.