1999 Eliminator Daytona

The 28 Daytona is all about attitude on the water, and this one wears it well. That long, sleek tunnel hull gives you the confident, planted feel that hot-boat owners chase, without beating up the crew on a long run. Step into the cockpit and the low-slung seating, deep footwells, and high freeboard give passengers a secure, tucked-in ride when the water gets busy. The helm layout keeps everything within easy reach, with clean sightlines over the bow at both cruise and higher speeds. There’s plenty of room to stretch out in the bow and cockpit for hanging out at sandbars between blasts across the lake, and the color-matched details tie the whole package together as a true performance showpiece.

In many popular performance-boating areas, conditions can shift quickly from glassy morning water to afternoon chop, and the Daytona’s air-entrapment hull shines in that mix. The 28-foot length bridges short, confused waves that often build up on busy weekends, while still being nimble enough for narrower channels and no-wake zones. Its combination of serious speed potential and a roomy cockpit is ideal for spots where you might blast across open stretches, then idle into coves and tie up with friends. Easy trailerability means you’re not locked into a single launch ramp, so you can chase the best water and events throughout the season.