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
New Pursuit OS 445 Offshore:
For Gentlemen, Anglers, and Family
Nearly twice as large as the next smallest boat (OS 385) in the Pursuit line, the new Pursuit OS 445 Offshore provides a summer retreat for island-hopping and fishboat rolled into one. See our video.
For years boat builders have been trying to build cruisers with outboard power, but the trouble has been that conventional OB props can’t effectively deliver the engines’ power to the water. The most practical solution is not more horsepower, but more efficient props.
See this comparison test of standard props vs. Sharrow Marine propellers on a new Galeon 325 GTO. And, find out how much 1000 RPM in the mid- range is worth. More...
The company claims she uses half the fuel of other 85 footers and requires half the horsepower to achieve the same speeds and performance. Check our tests and decide for yourself. More...
Best cruise of the new Tiara Yachts 43 was 4500 rpm and 38.3 mph (61.6 kph) in factory tests with 2x Merc 600s, the only engine option available. Capt. Steve takes a video look. More...
Unusual features include pop-up bar stools overlooking the swim platform and power “terraces” that nearly double the beam aft when deployed — see Captain Steve’s full report here. More...
Here’s the beginning of sea-cock hell—a rusted and corroded fitting that likely won’t close when it’s a matter of sinking or not. A stitch in time…More...
The tilt is adjusting the outboard or sterndrive out of the water.
This is one of the best videos we’ve ever seen explain outboard or lower unit sterndrive trim. Watch it a couple of times and become an expert. More...
The 129’ (39.4 m) My Saga, registered in the Cayman Islands, sank off the south coast of Italy last week. There’s going to be some explaining to do. More...
These Sovereign Boat Club members love the boating life style. Step up to a boat that you can be proud of. SBC memberships are available in Bradenton, St. Pete, Tampa, Tierra Verde, Tarpon Springs, Riviera Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. More...
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