Boats

Berkshire 231 RFC STS

Berkshire's 231 RFC STS has plenty of features for anglers and nonfishing passengers alike.

By The Boating Tech Team

Updated: May 2, 2024

LOA: 23’9″
Beam: 8’6″
Dry Weight: 2,230 lb.
Seating/Weight Capacity: 12/1,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 27 gal. More Information: forestriverinc.com Bill Doster

Update: For 2024, the Berkshire 23 RFC STS, powered by a Yamaha 115-hp outboard is offered at an MSRP of $70,964. A power Bimini, and many other items, are standard.

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This fishing-friendly pontoon has plenty of features for anglers and nonfishing passengers alike. Those not wetting a line aboard the new Berkshire 231 RFC STS will appreciate the comfortable, deeply padded seating with two lounge configurations and a quality Clarion four-speaker stereo system with Bluetooth capabilities. A pop-up privacy room accommodates water-sports enthusiasts’ attire changes, and two gates aft lead to a huge swim platform with a matching full-size, four-step, telescoping boarding ladder.

Berkshire 231 RFC STS Bill Doster

Anglers will appreciate the two fishing chairs that flank a huge fishing station at the 231’s transom, which includes vertical storage for four rods, a pair of aft-angled, flush-mounted rod holders built into a King StarBoard top, and a 15-gallon baitwell/livewell combination. Horizontal rod storage is built into the base of the portside cockpit lounge where you will also find a handy compartment for stowing tackle boxes. There are two special racks for spools of fishing line as well.

Berkshire 231 RFC STS Bill Doster

Berkshire 231 RFC STS Bill Doster

Underpinning this Berkshire fishing model is a rock-solid deck atop cross members on 16-inch centers that are supported by full-length risers secured to beams. Topside, the deck is covered with a choice of tropical weave or vinyl that matches a wide range of available exterior color-and-graphics combinations.

Berkshire 231 RFC STS Bill Doster

An oversize helm chair puts the captain in front of a stylish dash with brushed rosewood accents, highlighting a full instrument package and a flush-mounted Humminbird Helix 5 GPS/fish finder. If rigged like our test boat with a Yamaha 115 four-stroke outboard and two people aboard, then that GPS will reveal a top speed of 27 mph at 6,000 rpm and a 0-to-20 mph speed of just five seconds. What it won’t reveal is how well this 23-footer responds to that helm, thanks in part to an aluminum belly pan placed between the tubes under the aft third of the boat that reduces drag, and increases fuel economy and performance.