![]() Instrumentation for the 115 Mercury 4-stroke astern was fairly comprehensive, with banks of switches and other items handy, close to the wheel. Cabin entry wasn’t impeded whatsoever by the seats, and they both had swivelling capability plus slide adjustment. The skipper’s seat was on a pedestal, while the first mate’s was set on a neat moulding comprising a lockable storage compartment, an ice box at the rear and padding for an extra passenger. Seating up front was courtesy of strong bucket-style seats. One significant option for our climate was the Revival’s bimini plus a good set of clears, which saw Jake from Cunningham Marine and myself enjoying the time on the water while pretty well protected from our Queensland sun on a 35☌ day. Some would please anglers, such as the large bait station aft, while other options promote comfort. ![]() The reviewed craft came with a variety of options. You could also access the anchor well this way (although the test rig had a power winch fitted). Big side windows dressed up the cabin, which offered access forward onto a beach or pontoon via both an opening section in the windscreen plus a large side-opening hatch atop the cabin. The 580 comes standard with a two-person bunk up front, and within the cabin there’s storage under the bunks as well as in overhead pockets. ![]() The 580 Sports is the sort of boat that would suit dedicated anglers just as readily as more casual anglers seeking a roomy craft for the family, with provision for weather protection and plenty of storage. Not having been aboard one of these neat boats for some time, I was quite impressed with its features and performance at the end of the day. I was lucky enough to review one of the larger Revivals, the 580 Sports, out from Redcliffe recently (courtesy of Cunningham Marine). Above all, Revival boats represent great value for money and always seem to be in demand used models are snapped up soon as they appear on sale’s lists. With four decades of boat building experience behind each Revival, and Sam’s pride in his product, buyers can be assured they are getting a quality, no-nonsense powerboat that will stand the test of time, deliver as good a ride as possible and provide plenty of comfort for those aboard. Revival Boats are built in Melbourne by Sam Catanese, who is well known in the boat building industry, and his team of fibreglass crafters.
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