This is a rare find among the South Bay premium pontoon lineup! The boat is in nearly perfect condition, relatively light use - well maintained with annual scheduled maintenance by dealer and kept very clean - owned by a couple with no children, stored out of the water during winter months, moored in a slip on the Columbia River during the summer months. No debris strikes or bottom strikes in it's history.
This South Bay 523 SB2 ARCH is a true "triple toon" - 3 full tube with a powered ARCH that can be lowered for storage or to travel under low clearance areas.
Equipped with a Yamaha 250 SHO (model VF250LA) - this is crazy power for a pontoon boat - up to 50mph is within reach depending on your load. The power is nice for pulling larger inflatables or water skiers. Paired with Seastar hydraulic steering and Seastar sport hydraulic tilt helm pump.
The tubes on this pontoon include lifting strakes on all 3 tubes. Get's up on plane and floats along very smoothly. Handles far better than a v-hull in rough chop.
Includes:
Helm includes a Simrad GO XSE with integrated charting, instrument integration, depth/scanning and more. A complete guage package with tach, speed and trim position. Aluminum switches with lighted ends.
JL Marine Audio upgrade with multiple speakers and sub paired with MediaMaster 100s for controls. USB and Bluetooth. The audio is impressive and won't disappoint on this party barge!
Cupholders throughout, one of the storage bins is set up as a large cooler. A fresh water tank is paired with a handpump to a sink near the helm that can also be used as a small beverage cooler.
Stainless Steel deep reaching swimming ladder (3 treads below water line)
A full RGB LED lighting kit (switch between different colors with controls on helm) including full deck skirt lighting, side lighting illuminating the South Bay signage, overhead lighting on ARCH, interior deck lighting throughout the boat, pedistal base lighting, and all of the upgraded sound system speakers are lit with LEDs integrated in the system. Very cool look at night!
LED dock lights, LED navigation lighting
Dual marine batteries with ProSport 12 marine battery charger and digital voltage sensitive relay switch (battery disconnect)
IPO (heavy duty) Ski/tow bar.
Kuuma marine BBQ with pedestal. Tank regulator included.
Corners front and rear are radiused and reinforced with corner guards.
In addition to all the fixed equipment the purchase will come with: fluke anchor and rode package (additional fluke anchor also included), a mushroom anchor with an Airhead anchor bungee, multiple dock lines and extra rope, a full set (10+) life vests (several are sport style for riding inflatable, many are emergency only orange vests), throwable flotation, all necessary emergency equipment for coast guard compliance (flares, air horn), VHF mobile floating radio, large LED handheld search light, West Marine 3 place inflatable towable with rope and 12-V DC powered pump, two floating personal lounges, two water cannons, washdown hose with nozzle and many other miscellaneous extras. Basically we intend to hand the boat off ready for immediate fun with all the necessary equipment you'll need to hit the water day one!
The boat is moored in Camas, Washington. I'm happy to meet in person to take you out on the boat and will gladly spend a day on the water with you for instruction and to help you get acquainted with the boat and all the on-board systems!
South Bay states of their 500 series pontoons, "The South Bay 500 is the boat that blends luxury, fun and a great day on the water all into one. Whether you 're looking to enjoy time in the water with family and friends, or hitting a wake in style; the South Bay 500 has all the luxury and characteristics for any of your demands. Theres Absolutely nothing left to be desired with the litany of luxurious features this boat has to offer."
Trailer: Custom EZ Loader trailer designed specifically for this boat. Custom wheels and carlisle tires, LED lighting throughout. Buddy hydraulic brake actuator, Buddy axles and disc brakes. Very nice trailer ($6000 new). Less than 200 miles driven on the trailer. It's only used to move the boat from storage to service to the marina each spring and summer since we've had the boat.
If I've forgot to list anything that is important to you or if you have any questions please call or text me (texting first is appreciated). Mitch - 503-702-2811
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