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2001 Doral ThunderBoss 240 Test Details
| Category | Center Console |
| Length | 23ft 6in / 7.01 m |
| Beam | 8ft 6in |
| Fuel Capacity | 2,189 L |
| Weight | 4,750 lb |
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2001 Doral ThunderBoss 240 Description
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When waterfront law enforcement agencies go boat-shopping,
seaworthiness, reliability and comfort are at the top of their wish lists.
A boat thats going to spend hundreds or even thousands of hours a year on the water has to be designed and equipped to head out in any wave or weather conditions.
The Doral ThunderBoss, a hardtop enclosure version of the ThunderCraft 240 Walkaround, nicely fits the bill. Powered by twin Mercury OptiMax 150s V-6 outboards with fuel-efficient direct fuel injection the boat also has a top speed well over 50 mph.
Many of the same attributes that have drawn police agencies to the boat, however, also make it attractive to fishermen. Doral, in recent years, has emphasized the ThunderCraft lines virtues as all-round water-going sport utility vehicles, but theres no denying the ThunderBosss
fishing ability.
For starters, its cockpit enclosure, with an optional aft drop-curtain, is ideal for fishing both on the sea coasts as well as the Great Lakes. Proper shelter lets dedicated fishing folks push the season to its outer limits, in comfort.
Along with rocket-launcher rod holders atop the enclosure, the ThunderBoss also has rod storage moulded into the cockpit coamings. For those who need to keep live bait (or freshly caught fish) alive and well, there are livewells (with optional aerators) port and starboard in the aft quarters of the cockpit, at deck level. StarBoard lids double as filleting boards. A removable aft cockpit bench seat can increase passenger capacity or come out to make more fishing space you choose. If you need more livewell capacity, add the optional portable cockpit livewell.
For those who want to ice down their catch (or just need clean, drained fibreglass-lined storage spaces) there are three large lockers in the cockpit floor. Theres another drained, lined locker under the companion seat.
Cool-weather fish-chasers will also appreciate the ThunderBosss cabin, with a J-shaped convertible dinette, a sink and counter-top to port and a chemical head fitted for pumpout. There are two screened opening portlights in the cabin as well as a round overhead hatch. Its a great space for getting in out of the weather, for dockside dining or weekending with close friends or family.
The cabin enclosure is a well-protected space, with a solid stainless-steel support post that doubles as a grab rail. It is high enough to allow the helmsperson to drive in a standing position essential for heavy-weather boating. Theres plenty of ventilation, lots of light and great visibility.
The twin counter-rotating OptiMax outboards on the test boat provided plenty of punch, with help from four-blade Revolution props. The boat accelerated from a stop to 20 mph in 7.5 seconds, reaching 30 mph in 9 seconds and going from 0-40 mph in 10.78 seconds. Mid-range acceleration was great, from 25-45 mph in under seven seconds.
Top speed, with engines turning at 5,800 rpm, was 53.2 mph in radar testing (instruments read 58 mph). In cruising speed ranges, the boat ran at 27.6 mph at 3,000 rpm, 33.1 mph at 3,500 rpm, 36.4 mph at 4,000 rpm and 41.5 mph at 4,500 rpm. Obviously, equipment and loading differences change a boats performance, but with two adults aboard and the two 75-gallon fuel tanks about half-full, the ThunderBoss handled well. Turns were muscular and positive; the boat responded readily to moderate negative engine trim on turns.
Waves on Quebecs St. Maurice River on test day were minimal, amounting to a moderate chop in the 15-knot wind. But wake-jumping exercises indicated that the modified deep-V hull should be capable of handling larger waves and swells.
The ThunderBoss is a boat that should give you confidence in all kinds of weather. And thats something that law enforcement officers need and plenty of big-water boaters want.
2001 Doral ThunderBoss 240 Test Specifications
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Test boat engines:
Two Mercury 150 OptiMax outboards,
150 hp, 2,508-cc (153-cid), V-6 oil-injected
two-stroke outboard engine pushing four-blade
19-inch counter-rotating props.
Acceleration:
mph sec.
0-20 mph 7.50 sec.
0-30 mph 9 sec.
0-40 mph 10.78 sec.
Top speed (radar)
mph rpm
53.2 5,800
Cruising speed (radar)
rpm mph
3,000 rpm 27.6 mph
3,500 rpm 33.1 mph
4,000 rpm 36.4 mph
4,500 rpm 41.5 mph
5,000 rpm 45.4 mph
5,500 rpm 51.0 mph
Sound levels at cruise (3,500 rpm)
helm aft cockpit
86 dbA 92 dbA
Sound levels at top speed:
helm aft cockpit
94 dbA 99 dbA
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