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00:02 - Hi, I'm Randy Vance in Boca Raton, Florida,
00:12 and there is no better place than this
00:15 to introduce Blackfin's new latest model, the 400CC.
00:20 For decades, Blackfin has had a reputation
00:23 for being a hardcore fishing boat.
00:25 But for the last six years,
00:27 engineers and designers have said,
00:29 "Why can't it be luxurious and stylish as well?"
00:33 I wanna walk you through it right now, so come on aboard.
00:36 Now, the 12-foot beam gives you an enormous fighting cockpit
00:51 and you can see they've appointed it well.
00:54 You've got a rigging station right here,
00:57 plenty of tackle storage beneath,
00:59 and then two slide-out coolers.
01:02 Use one for cold drinks and one for frozen bait.
01:05 Underneath the rigging station is a Kenyan grill
01:08 for burgers in the afternoon
01:09 and a freshwater sink for cleaning up.
01:12 You've got more tackle rigging area back here
01:15 and a 70-gallon live well.
01:17 Check this out.
01:18 Nice spot there for pitch baits.
01:22 Now, there's plenty of rod holders.
01:24 You've got 14 in the hard top.
01:25 You've got six in each gunnel
01:27 and those are combo drink holders and rod holders.
01:30 You've also got six transom rod holders.
01:32 You're all set, but if you need a few more,
01:35 there's a really cool luxury seat right here
01:38 with rod holders in it as well.
01:41 With the seat in place, you've got a comfortable ride out
01:43 and you can keep your eyes on the trolling rigs as well.
01:46 When it's time to get in the bait well,
01:48 easy access is had right here.
01:52 On the starboard side, you've got a transom door
01:54 to a very large transom platform.
01:57 Now, here's a really nice touch.
01:59 They've got a switch panel here that covers your raw water,
02:01 your live wells, and your macerator pumps.
02:05 Very handy, exactly where you need it.
02:07 Now, here on the port side,
02:09 you've got the circuit breaker
02:12 for your main shore power connection.
02:14 Now, on the starboard and port side,
02:16 you've got 160-gallon fish boxes.
02:18 Now, there's a port side door with a dive ladder
02:21 and that's going to be appreciated
02:23 when you're getting ready to go to the bottom
02:25 and you have room for dive tanks in the center locker.
02:28 It also gives you easy access
02:30 to your fuel filters and your pumps.
02:32 Steps here to the reinforced hardtop
02:35 has your boat all ready for your upper station.
02:37 There's even a 30-gallon live well at the bow.
02:40 Lift up the seat cushion and you'll see the acrylic lid.
02:43 You've also got raw and fresh water wash downs up here.
02:46 Another important standard feature on the boat
02:49 is the drum windlass.
02:50 It's extra durable and extra quick for bottom fishing.
02:53 Fenders and rope lockers
02:54 are the port and starboard side of it.
02:57 Nowhere on board does the Luxury and Style show
03:00 like it does here in the cabin.
03:02 Down below, you have beautiful gray tones.
03:04 You've got a china basin.
03:06 You've got a gray leather berth that folds into a couch.
03:10 You've got storage for a coffee maker.
03:12 You've got a flat panel TV and a sound bar.
03:15 Forward in the cabin,
03:16 you've got a large head complete with a shower.
03:19 Underneath the basin is a wine chiller.
03:22 But also, you'll want to note that you've got complete access
03:25 to all the mechanics on board through the head area,
03:28 including the lithium batteries
03:30 that run the air conditioning system.
03:32 I love the lounge seat up here with the cup holders.
03:35 You've also got removable cushions
03:37 that makes it easy to clean.
03:38 The fabric is called Ultra Fabric
03:40 and it's got a great subtle feel to it.
03:43 I like the different textures, the diamond weave,
03:45 and also the nice straight stitching in the ribbing.
03:48 Throughout the Blackfin 400,
03:50 you're only going to find the best hardware on board.
03:53 The embossed cleats, the Gemlux rod holders,
03:57 the stainless steel rails.
03:59 Everything is top shelf, highly polished,
04:02 and built to last through the roughest water.
04:05 Now, the helm station is set up
04:07 almost like an airplane cockpit.
04:09 It's a glass cockpit with dual 24-inch Garmin displays.
04:13 You've also got an array of instrumentation above,
04:15 along with your VHF radio and your stereo control.
04:20 The center helm seat is electrically adjustable
04:22 and both rows are heated.
04:24 So if it's a cold morning,
04:25 you're going to have a comfortable ride out.
04:27 And if there's not enough seat adjustment
04:29 for the shorter skippers,
04:31 you've got a platform that folds down
04:33 to give you better view over the bow.
04:35 Air conditioning is standard on this boat
04:37 and so is the 14-volt lithium battery system
04:41 that charges with the engines.
04:43 We ran the AC for two days
04:44 and only brought the batteries down 40%,
04:47 brought them back up in a couple of hours
04:49 of idle time to 100.
04:51 Now, we're powered by Quad 400 Mercury outboards.
04:54 You've got joystick steering and a bow thruster,
04:57 which makes docking so easy.
05:00 What I really like about this boat
05:01 is with the 475-gallon fuel capacity,
05:04 you've got a range of 365 miles.
05:08 What I like about the way the 400cc is packaged
05:11 is that almost everything is standard,
05:14 and that includes FLIR, radar, and the taco outriggers.
05:18 When you take a look at the way
05:19 they've set up the cockpit for fishing,
05:22 added luxury seating behind the helm and in front,
05:26 and an elegant cabin down below,
05:28 it's clear that Blackfin has figured out
05:30 how to perfectly blend fishing comfort
05:33 and style in the 400cc.
05:35 I'm Randy Vance.
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