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Boston Whaler’s 350 Realm has a wave-eating hull form and a multipurpose layout.

35'6" 10'10" loved the 13-foot and16-foot Boston Whalers I had a half-century ago, so I was eager to run Boston Whaler’s new 350 Realm. It melds the workmanlike qualities of a center console with the luxuries expected on today’s cabin craft. For sure, the 350 Realm is more than a one-activity center console for the family. It’s also set up for entertaining, fishing, overnight cruising and diving. ¶ With a rakish windshield

Iand fiberglass hardtop with finlike steps, the 350 Realm has Whaler’s trademark profile. Her equipment and amenities separate her from the pack too. At the helm are double Raymarine monitors, a flip-down platform for standing tall, and a footrest on the doublewide helm seat. That seat’s back flips forward to create a shaded entertainment area under the hardtop, facing a second row of seating for two. Add an optional, removable table