If you have wondered if Propspeed really works, then you need to watch this video as Capt. Steve explains this yellow coating, and how to apply it yourself. More...
Each year at holiday time we look over our server logs to discover what were the most popular boat tests and boat articles/reports we published in 2021. If you missed these boats and reports when first presented – you can catch up now. Don’t pass up an opportunity to see what you missed.
Happy Holidays!
– The BoatTEST Team
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Ocean Alexander 27E
Super-Sized, Changeable Salon
Thanks to her 20’7” (6.29 m) beam, the 88’9” (27.04 m) long Ocean Alexander 27E has a voluminous salon. The builder’s longtime designer Evan K. Marshall gave the interior a modern look by using free-standing furniture, large glass doors and windows so big they could be called a glass superstructure. More...
Tahoe’s T16 is an entry-level dayboat that can fit in the average garage. For a nationally advertised price of $19,995, she comes with a 60-hp outboard, a trailer with a swing-away tongue and jack, a speedometer with built-in trim and fuel gauges and quite possibly the most used instrument in a dash panel, a depthfinder. More...
Check out Capt. Steve’s top picks for this year and bring a smile to the boater in your life. Watch our videos to find out where you can buy them and what special discount deals are going on now.
For decades, Fountain Powerboats had the throttle and shift controls on the left side of the helm on its performance boats. Company founder Reggie Fountain II had always said it was so a second person — namely him — could throttle the boat and run the trim. On the 39NX center console, digital throttle/shift levers are to the right of the steering wheel with the engine and tab trim buttons just ahead so the driver can adjust them individually with his/her throttling hand on a boat that runs 80.1 mph. More...
The Nimbus 365 Coupé is a sub-40’ (12.2 m) boat that’s designed to be at sea for an extended time, doing coastal and near-island cruising. Picture roaming the Baltic or Norwegian fjords with a single diesel and you’ll get what we mean. More...
Laa-Dee-Dah is a 2002 Grand Banks 64 that’s ready to make extended passages but can also hit a top speed of 20 knots if necessary. She has been meticulously maintained by her current owner. Her CAT 3406 diesels had their 1,000-hour service in May and standard equipment includes triple helm stations, hydraulic bow thruster, fin stabilizers and FLIR night vision. Below, she has three cabins with en suites plus crew quarters. The replacement cost would be six times the asking price. More...
International Boating Industry (IBI), a leading marine trade magazine, reported yesterday that the Italian yacht builder Ferretti Group is near to finalizing plans to have an IPO in Hong Kong. Ferretti Group is 87% majority-owned by the Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd., which is a Chinese state-owned multinational heavy machinery and automotive manufacturing business headquartered in Jinan, Shandong. More...
Anyone who’s spent time heading offshore expects to come back feeling like he’s been in a physical battle at the end of the day, especially on long cruises with substandard seats or nowhere to sit at all. That can translate into long-term back pain. Following are four kinds of seats boaters can add to improve comfort for family, friends and fishing partners. More...
This year Mercury introduced its 600-hp V12 Verado, an engine that can power boats from 20,000 to 50,000 lbs. (9,090 to 22,727 kg). More than two dozen brands are building express cruisers and large luxury crossover dayboats – most powered by diesel engines in the 400-hp range. The new V12 in twin, triple and quad applications can take on diesel power at competitive costs and performance, provide a lot of interior room and be more fun to drive. To find out all about it, we talked to the man in charge. See his vision here...
We think that it’s fitting that a Corgi is enjoying a Sovereign Boat Club vessel. With some of the best dog beaches and dog-friendly places to visit in the Tampa Bay area, bring your furry friend along and enjoy a fantastic day out on the water. Annual memberships are available in the Pursuit DC266 located in St. Petersburg, Fla. Inquire here...
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