1996 Ebbtide 225 Campione

Slide into the cockpit and you’ll notice how open and social this 225 feels for a 22-footer. The wide beam and generous freeboard give it a planted, confident stance in chop, while still feeling sporty when you nudge the throttle. The wraparound seating invites everyone to spread out, and the bow area is deep enough that kids and adults alike feel secure underway. At the helm, sightlines over the bow are clean, and the dash layout keeps gauges easy to scan at speed. Thoughtful touches like molded swim steps and a sturdy boarding ladder make in-and-out of the water simple for swimmers, tubers, and skiers cycling through all day.

This 225 Campione is especially well-suited to the mix of larger open water and quieter stretches you’ll find here. Its length and hull design give you the confidence to run across wind-blown reaches without beating up your crew, yet it’s compact enough to tuck into smaller coves and narrow channels. The open bow and generous cockpit seating make it ideal for family days when you’re anchoring off a beach, drifting to swim, or setting up for watersports. With a responsive V8 and agile handling, it’s just as happy carving turns with a skier in tow as it is cruising comfortably to the next waterfront hangout.