Everglades’ 273CC is one of the best bay boats on the market, in our opinion. Watch our video and pay close attention to the details that Capt. Steve points out. They make the difference between a ho-hum CC and one in the top tier. Making a good thing better is the new “Upper Station” that allows anglers to see farther and deeper. More...  

The Northern Marine 57 is in a size range that will make her appealing to owner/operators wanting to stretch their legs. She’s designed to offer the same seaworthiness as her larger siblings, but is not so large that she's difficult to manage and afford. Her reputation precedes her and we’re happy to have finally gotten aboard for a test. More...  

The Kadey-Krogen 58 EB — for “Extended Bridge” — is a trans-oceanic yacht that’s easily managed by two people. Our test boat was powered by twin 160-hp John Deere engines. In addition to the test by Capt. Steve, BoatTEST founder Jeff Hammond has cruised with his family on a near sistership. She was an older model that did not have the extended bridge, but was otherwise mostly the same. It is not often that we get an opportunity to spend extended time using a boat where and how it was intended to work, so this report is particularly informative. The captains’ report that follows is an amalgam of the observations of the boat by both men. More...  

Sirena Yachts’ 68 has one of the largest flying bridges in class. Designers made the most of the space, providing a fully functioning entertainment space with an L-shaped lounge and a bar with refrigeration and a grill. There’s even a shower in a hardtop stanchion. Her plumb bow permits a large forward stateroom. More...  

Kathleen Vanderree was introduced to boats at a young age by her dad who took her cruising in the Pacific Northwest each summer. She subsequently became a boat owner and has written the eight lessons she learned from her father about boat ownership. More...  

The Ferretti 96, In Too Deep, ran aground recently in Mattituck, NY, a place well known for its enticing shoreline. One guest aboard the vessel was heard saying, “What, me worry? We’re on autopilot.” More...  

With so many megayachts plying the oceans of the world, it is no wonder that one gets in trouble every now and then. The yacht shown above was off the coast of Turkey, one of the best cruising grounds in the world. Ten people were aboard. More...  

BoatTEST has 13 content partners around the world, mostly magazines with websites and some Internet-only media. E-Ribbing in Greece is written by an engineer (Thomas P.) with a passion for rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RIBs) and is an expert at evaluating them. Recently he tested a pair of Mercury’s 600-hp V12 Verado outboards on a MAR.CO R-Evolution 36 RIB. He compared it to an older test he had done on a sistership with triple 400s. More...  

Experienced boaters understand the importance of having their equipment operate efficiently, especially with the current fuel cost. Cavitation is one the biggest enemies of efficiency. Here is what to know about it. More...  

The first Regal 33 SAV, Escape, entered the Sovereign Boat Club fleet in July 2021 and memberships sold out quickly. One of our members on Escape enjoyed the boat so much that he bought his own and recently put it in the fleet. If you’re thinking about buying one, why not try her out for a year first? We think you’ll be surprised by what you discover. If you can’t afford to buy one, we have a solution for you. There are still memberships available — located in St. Petersburg/Tierra Verde, FL. Don’t miss your second chance. Find out more here.