The 2585 Cascade ELW is a typical Tahoe top-of-the-line boat, loaded with luxury amenities and sporting excellent performance. Fitted with a Suzuki 250 outboard, it tops out at 46 mph and zips on plane in just 3.9 seconds, hitting 30 mph in 8.4 seconds. For a big boat with big power, it squeezes out the miles, netting 4 mpg at a most economical cruise speed of 15.5 mph and 2,500 rpm, for a range of over 207 miles from its 58-gallon tank (with 10 percent left in reserve). The big Suzuki is quiet too. Even at full pedal, it only hits 82 dB(A), and creates a whispering 67 dB(A) at cruise speeds, which allows for conversation without shouting.
Underneath, 25-inch-diameter triple pontoons (upgradable to 27 inches) are featured in the Waveglider Package, with lifting stakes on all three logs, and a full-aluminum undersheeting for less drag. We advise getting the Waveglider Package.
Twin-facing contoured lounge couches dominate the bow, creating a very large gathering place; there’s plenty of storage underneath the loungers for everyone’s gear. The contoured seats create more usable floor space without sacrificing comfort. The upholstery detail is dramatic; there are four colors and a detailed diamond-stitch inset panel, dressing the Cascade to impress. Amidships, dual consoles are topped with wraparound, tinted safety-glass windshields. Twin reclining, high-back captain’s chairs dominate the cockpit. In-floor storage is large enough to fit water toys, a boat cover and more. An optional power wakeboard tower is fitted with an extended Bimini top. An optional high-performance Fusion audio system is paired with canister speakers on the tower.
Just aft, a portside sink/refreshment center features a countertop, under-cabinet storage and a trash receptacle. It sits across from a starboard-side L-shaped lounger; there’s a portside access way out to an extended aft deck fitted with a LilliPad boarding ladder and a stainless-steel ski tow. The aft storage locker houses the dual-battery setup and power-steering pump under a lift-up hatch supported by gas shocks.
High Points
- Tinted swept-back windshields.
- Commander II helm station with dual Simrad graphs provides full systems-monitoring capability.
- Twin contoured bow lounges.
- Extended aft deck with a LilliPad ladder and stainless-steel tow point.
How We Tested
- Engine: Suzuki 250 four-stroke outboard
- Drive/Prop: Outboard/Suzuki 16″ x 18.5″ 3-blade stainless steel
- Gear Ratio: 2.29:1 Fuel Load: 49 gal. Crew Weight: 400 lb.
Pricing and Specs
| Price: | $149,290 (MSRP) |
| LOA: | 26’6″ |
| Beam: | 8’6″ |
| Draft: | NA |
| Dry Weight: | 3,100 lb. |
| Seat/Weight Capacity: | 14/2,825 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 58 gal. |
Tahoe – Alma, Michigan; tahoepontoonboats.com
