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Buccaneer 635 Exeed

Fishing, family days or a bit of both? The updated Exeed makes room for it all.

200hp Mercury 43 knots on test Approx. 1,840kg towing weight

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A wider cabin opening and revised helm refresh the layout, while the proven hull remains.

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