The Vanguard 190, a big boat feel within dimensions that are compact enough to tow and launch with ease. The powerful hull and self draining cockpit and big reserves of built in buoyancy inspire confidence when cruising offshore, as does the 27" interior freeboard, combined with inset coamings, plenty of anti slip surfaces and carefully positioned handholds.
Specifications
Length Overall:
19'4"
Beam:
7'5"
Weight:
1520llbs
Features:
• Quality GRP construction for long life and low maintenance
• Big cockpit with underfloor stowage lockers
• Self draining cockpit with safe high coamings
• Built in buoyancy for maximum safety
• Folding dodger and GRP cuddy option
• Easy to tow, easy to launch
• Elegant and robust stainless steel deck fittings
FOR Smart, yet still practical and plenty of performance
AGAINST Difficult to find fault with this neat 19-footer
VERDICT Our preferred catch of the two. Just two feet longer than the 170, it weighs half as much again and choppy seas proved a doddle to deal with. Hats off to Orkney for upping the ante in the UK small boat market