{"product_id":"island-hopper-elite-class-commercial-banana-boats-6-passenger-side-to-side-seating-pvc-6-sbs","title":"Island Hopper Elite Class Commercial Banana Boat 6 Passenger Side-by-Side - PVC-6-SBS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIsland Hopper Elite Class Commercial Banana Boat 6 Passenger Side-by-Side - PVC-6-SBS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Island Hopper \"Elite Class\" 6-Passenger 3+3 Side by Side Banana Boat was designed for Beach Commercial Operations and Summer Camps and for the Extreme-Use Enthusiast who wants to enjoy the same Product-Construction-and-Durability that the Commercial-Users-Expect. Made to give a Thrilling-Ride to 6-Friends in Any-Water-Conditions! Because it is a 3-Valve\/3-Air Chamber Design and is Wider-and-More-Stable, it is Excellent-in-Choppy Water-Conditions and Ocean-Use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e110V Air Blower available as accessory. Please choose from dropdown. 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