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Boat Test
Quicksilver Activ 505 Open
Arrangement, insurance, authenticity.
Activ 505 Open is a novelty produced by Quicksilver at the Grand Pavois 2011 La Rochelle. This is the
smallest model in the line with three other versions (555, 605 and 675).
From the outset, this case is open, in the originality with its special design. Its space before squarish
offers spacious living space at the console with two benches facing each other chests. One backed by
the console with a backsplash, the other on the anchor. A balcony on both sides of each board shall arise
at the console level and ending at the bow, leaving the front open to facilitate passage of the anchor line
in the bow roller. The bow has three blocks: one facing the bow roller and the other two on each side
for mooring. Traffic in this part before is safe thanks to the depth of the cockpit protected by high
bulwarks. The passage to the stern can be done by port or starboard side decks with similar wide
enough. A rear seat occupies the entire width. It has four seats. It houses a large volume of longitudinal
trunk. The double seat pilot has a reclining back with an adjustable five-point positioning to offer
everyone the choice of comfort whether driving position (sitting or standing) or resting phase. The
bench seat also includes a chest that houses the battery and the circuit breaker while leaving the
storage volume. The center console is surrounded with a small wrap-around windshield enhanced with a
handrail. This allows to build on the go to feel completely safe. The first officer has a small handrail in
front of him to keep it standing or sitting. The dashboard is for its functional and simplistic. Sounder GPs
can be integrated and the VHF. The console opens from the front to offer a very large storage space to
house the equipment of any security or anything else as the table or cushions optional solarium with
storage places are provided for storage with straps. Two small platforms flank the engine. That of the
port side is decorated with a folding swim ladder and a small handrail to facilitate boarding. As for
fishing equipment, it comes down to two rod holders placed on francsbords between the back seat and
the seat steering. It would have been better to find them at the console to get the cane in sight,
including trolling.
Safety, comfort and versatility
The Quicksilver Activ 505 Open with a hull length of less than 5 meters has a seakeeping very
satisfactory. Equipped with an outboard motor 50 hp Mercury, in a small chop. This console was
effective in all driving situations. Its hull allows it to deflect the spray well and move smoothly without
typing in small waves present. In bends, the boat hook good, does not slip through its stepped hull. At
the stop, we are also surprised its beautiful stability. Top speed at 6000 rpm / min, it reached 24 knots.
At 4500 rpm, traveling at nearly 16 knots. This is 5 seconds as the Quicksilver Activ 505 Open planing.

The Quicksilver 505 Open Activ is a small boat that shows many advantages: safety, comfort and
versatility. The high freeboard and cockpit floor anti-slip are very reassuring. All the seats are
comfortable thanks to an upholstery quality. This is an open recreational boat for the whole family. We
can go water skiing with the optional matte to install on the back. We can rest and provide sessions UV
transforming the front platform solarium with optional cushions.
With its size, weight, Quicksilver Activ 505 Open boat is a portable, handy for launching without
difficulty a few miles from the fishing grounds. And two fishermen, one can be happy in this boat.
Pros
seaworthiness
Storage space
Traffic on board
Cons
Positioning of rod holders