Absolute Powerboats Review

Absolute Powerboats is a boating manufacturer specializing in small to midsize powerboats. They have a reputation within the boating industry as a go-to brand for powerboat customization, and they offer a complete suite of custom options at relatively affordable prices. They are based in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Owner reviews emphasize that the company lives up to their claims by placing an emphasis on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The design team at Absolute Powerboats has consulted with MerCruiser master technicians to ensure that their boats’ rigging and engine assemblies are top-notch. The team at Absolute Powerboats boasts a one-of-a-kind “true V-hull design” that they assert is “one of the best rough water rides you will find anywhere in the world.”

One thing that Absolute Powerboats is known for within the powerboat market is offering clients a wide-range of customization options. The customer can tailor many aspects of the boat’s design to suit his or her unique taste (e.g. color, interior layout, engine assembly et al). If you know what you want, Absolute Powerboats are ready to make it happen. Absolute Powerboat’s signature model is the Absolute Absolute Motoryacht, which ranges in size from 39 ft. to 56 ft.

Pricing

Prices for Absolute Powerboats start at $64,500 for the 2009 272 Performance model. The 330 Center Console can start at $97,000. All model base prices will increase with customization.

Pros

• These boats come with a 5-year warranty on the fiberglass hull and decks and a 3-4 year warranty on the gel laminate.
• Absolute Powerboats have powerful MerCruiser engines. These boats are sold with a MerCruiser 383 Inboard engine. This engine delivers 325HP thrust smoothly and efficiently, offering good gas mileage.
• These boats are made from top-of-the-line synthetic materials (e.g. “Penske” board).
• Absolute Powerboats are built with Livorsi gauges and controls. Lavorsi has a great reputation as a premiere manufacturer of high-quality controls and gauges for powerboats. They are attractive and reliable.
• The Absolute Powerboats team has partnered with overseas distributors to make their boats available in the European Union.

Cons

• At $70,000 to more than $100,000 apiece, these boats are expensive. Compared to other custom-built powerboats, however, Absolute Powerboats are reasonably priced.
• They only have three models available (albeit with a wide variety of customization options). If you are looking for a fishing boat or a luxury yacht, you will not find a satisfactory Absolute Powerboat. They specialize in attractive speedboats only.

Featured Models

272 Performance; 277 Vee: The base package for their 2009 model (of the 277 Vee) is as follows. Hull: Premium Cooks Armourcoat Gelcoat, Your choice of one color gel coat and two accent colors, Full mooring cover, Stainless Steel hardware, fasteners and 6" cleats, Garboard drain plug, Manual drop-out bolster seats, LED Navigation lighting, Vinyl Rubrail, Custom Livorsi vents, Integral Venturi windscreen, Cold air intake to engine. Cockpit: Non-skid flooring, Full cockpit lighting and courtesy lighting, 8 jumbo stainless steel cupholders, 12volt receptacle, 2 manual drop-down bolster seats, Large rear bench seat with ample understorage, Performance stereo system, Padded sundeck with Electric lift and release. Cabin: V-berth, dual mid-facing bench seats, 12V lighting, side compartment storage, V-berth storage,4 Cup holders. Electrical System: Team Marine wiring harness, Accessory panel, Battery tray with on/off switch, Full circuit breaker protection, safety switch w/ lanyard. Helm: Full panel of Monster Livorsi gauges, Team Marine aluminum powder coated and engraved dash panel, GPS, Color matched Livorsi controls with trim on handle, Flush mount horn, Custom steering wheel with Satin Finish Spokes, Tilt steering, Rocker switches, Manual Livorsi Drive Indicator; 330 Center Console

Conclusion

If you are looking for an attractive speedboat and you know exactly what you want, then Absolute Powerboats could meet your needs. The non-customized models are fairly basic, but this brand has a reputation for working well with customers who have specific requests. They pride themselves on quality craftsmanship and customer relations. Compared to similar custom-built powerboats, they offer good boats at a reasonable price.