Rayglass are now taking expressions of interest from customers in Australia, with sea trials and tours available through their newly appointed dealer Queensland Marine Centre.
This boat was tailor-made, after consideration of almost 20 years of customer feedback on the Legend 2500. Tony Hembrow, Rayglass’ founder and Director, says when designing the vessel they wanted to address all the things that customers didn’t like about the 2500s (even though he says, there weren’t many) and further improve on all the features they did like.
The result is a truly multi-purpose vessel built to enable the Australian adventure lifestyle. Whether you’re into serious fishing, long range cruising, entertaining family and friends, or overnighting in complete comfort – with a 2700 you can do it all.
The Legend 2700 still has all the features that Australian and Kiwi boaties loved about the 2500. That includes the famous Rayglass unsinkable hull design, high-build quality, spacious cabin and extended hardtop. And despite its generous proportions the 2700 still fits on a trailer, so it can be easily towed up and down the coastline.
Rayglass has also added several refinements and updates. That includes a modernised design with hard lines, an updated flat windscreen with improved visibility. There’s more headspace in the separate toilet, more room to stretch out in the cabin when overnighting, and a larger galley than the 2500.
The boat’s storage is also significantly expanded, with a huge underfloor space, and a dedicated rod storage locker on the starboard side. On deck there’s space to comfortably fish four, and seat six or more when on the move (seating options are fully customisable).
Customers have the choice between a 270 hp inboard diesel, a 300 hp single outboard, or twin 200-250 hp outboards. The inboard option includes an expanded duckboard, and a new double engine bay seat. And like all Rayglass vessels, almost every detail can be tailored to suit the customer’s needs.
Tony Hembrow says that the Legend 2700 isn’t a reinvention, but an evolution of the 2500:
“You don’t make a square wheel when the round one is working. The 2700 is based on an extremely good, extremely popular boat, and it still features everything that made the 2500 great.”
“It has the same philosophy behind it, including the best of everything Rayglass has designed. But over almost 20 years of talking to customers about the 2500, we’ve found ways to refine and update that design.”
“We think of these as quality of life improvements. Everything in this boat just makes sense, everything works. It allows you to get out of your own way and enjoy being out on the water.”
“The 2700 isn’t a replacement. This will sit between the 2500 and 2800 in our range, and it exists because it’s a size we know our customers want.”
“What’s exciting is that this boat is the start of the modernisation of the Rayglass range. The 3000 was first, now the 2700. I can’t share any more right now, but there are more new vessels coming – and sooner than you might think. Watch this space.”
