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The new Sailfish 316 DC has a 30” (76 cm) deep cockpit depth that is secure for anglers to lean against and high enough to keep kids in.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter July 22, 2022   Test Video Sailfish 316 DC Ready for Serious Work and Play The new Sailfish 316 DC has a 30” (76 cm) deep cockpit depth that is secure for anglers to lean against and high enough to keep kids in. Sailfish has recently introduced a new 316 Dual Console that has a large aft cockpit for entertaining or fishing and a full-height windshield that meets the standard hardtop, eliminating the need for an isinglass filler. This is an important detail. More... Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Features Video Formula 430 Super Sport Crossover Trend-Setting Day Yacht When Formula’s 430 Super Sport Crossover made her debut in 2017, much was made of her being the first of a new breed of supersized crossover day boats. The 430 SSC was also the first boat with Formula’s SmartZone seating plan that put more than 40 linear feet (12.2 m) of cockpit space all on the same level. The 430 SSC is as fresh today as when she was first launched. More... Watch Our Features Video Builder's Website   Maintenance How to Change the Oil In a 4-Stroke Outboard New four-stroke outboards are smooth, quiet, powerful and quick. Scheduled maintenance is usually required every 100 hours or every year. The dealers we know charge $800 to $1,100 to take care of a pair of 200-hp engines. Here’s how you can save big bucks every year. More... Read More   Test Video Monte Carlo Yachts 105 Stronger, Lighter, More Efficient Monte Carlo builds the 105 with 8,800 lbs. (3,991. 61 kg) of Kevlar and carbon fiber and her decks are supported by 1,760 lbs. (800 kg) of aluminum beams. These materials plus a vacuum infusion lamination process and proprietary coring strategies result in her being 15% lighter than competitive yachts. More... Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Boating Safety Boating Safety Checklist Always Double-Check Whether you’re using your boat every weekend or taking the family on summer vacation, a boating-safety checklist is a must. It allows for maximum time on the water and contributes to making waterways safer. More... Read More   Propeller Design Three-Blade vs. Four-Blade Propellers Many owners of sterndrive- and outboard-powered boats find themselves having to choose between three- and four-blade propellers. Here are some tips to help make the right choice. More... Read More   Broncos Guru Boneheaded Boaters of the Week Holiday Weekends For this week’s video, the Broncos Guru dedicates a few minutes to holiday boating weekends and the boat owners who will do whatever is necessary to get on the water. More... See the Video   Pursuit DC266 Entertain Fore & Aft with 2 Tables Sovereign Boat Club’s Pursuit DC266 in St. Pete is set up for dual entertaining with tables fore and aft. Invite your friends for a picnic or a sundown cocktail party. Fold-out seats in the cockpit, a swiveling helm seat and companion seat plus fore and aft Med awnings make anchoring out with a crowd feel like an onboard spa. Check her out…   Photo Of The Day "Shadowed" 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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