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Every week, BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats and products. Readers have asked which ones are the most popular each day.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter August 21, 2022 Most Popular News Items of the Week Every week, BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats and products. Readers have asked which ones are the most popular each day, so below you can find the answer.   Monday #1 Bertram 28XC A Great Old Brand Rides Again Bertram gets into the outboard-powered dual-console game with the 28XC. Noteworthy features include a hullside door, a bar and convertible seating. More...   Watch Our Video Builder's Website   Tuesday #1 Talos Lightning Detector All SBC Club Boats Have Them for Safety It’s been an active summer in Florida for lightning strikes. That's why the Sovereign Boat Club, a sister company to BoatTEST, has recently installed the Talos system on its boats. See our new video showing how they are installed, work and how much they cost. More...   Watch Our New Video Talos Website   Wednesday #1 Ocean Alexander 35R From Revolutionary to Mainstream In 2021, the Ocean Alexander 35R won Best in Show at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Her look was revolutionary then, but now it’s mainstream for the class. What a difference a year makes. More...   Watch Our Features Video Builder's Website   Thursday #1 New 285cc from Everglades Everglades sea trials the new 285cc with a 60-mile Gulf Stream crossing to Bimini and a shakedown cruise across Florida. More...   Read More Builder's Website   Friday #1 Schaefer V33 OB Day Boat w/Med Flair The Schaefer V33 is a Euro-style outboard-powered day boat with convertible seating in the cockpit and bow. She has an on-deck galley and sunshades that provide full-length sun protection. More...   Watch Our Video Builder's Website   5 Most Popular Reports of the Week   Monday #1 Why is the Ocean Salty? There’s nothing quite like taking a refreshing dip in the ocean in the summertime. Did you ever wonder why it’s so salty? More...   Read More   Tuesday #1 Best Bets for Boat Connectivity, Part 1 Most boaters want to stay connected when on board. Learn how to improve your boat’s Wi-Fi signal no matter where you go. More...   Read More   Wednesday #1 Sharrow Showdown on Center Consoles This week — for the first time — Sharrow Marine released comparative test results of its props on a center console. A Robalo R302 powered by twin 300-hp Yamaha engines was the test platform. The showdown was between Old Faithful Design vs. New Kid on the Block — find out which was faster on the draw. More...   Robalo R302 Test Data Sharrow Website   Thursday #1 10 Steps to Survive a Hurricane For the best chance to avoid damage to your boat, preparation must begin long before a hurricane comes. Here’s what to do if you’re in the bull’s eye. More...   Read More   Friday #1 What You Need to Know About Boating Etiquette — Part I Check out these tips for courteous, smart and safe boating. More...   Read More   Lounging for Two See Yourself (+1) Here A comfortable bow with lounge seating for two and a second table make SBC’s Pursuit DC266's interior design ideal for an active couple. Limited memberships are available in this boat moored in St. Petersburg, FL. Check her out here…   Photo Of The Day "Polished" by Forest Johnson To learn more about Forest or to order a print of this image, click here.  Share your boating photos with us! Email Us   Thanks for following us! We'll See You On The Water.  Some or all of the content contained in this newsletter may be sponsored. BoatTEST makes all possible efforts to ensure all material that is published in this newsletter is true and accurate. BoatTEST.com, 8A Halidon Ave, Newport, RI 02840 Manage preferences |
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