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title: Cruisers 34 GLS vs. 338 Outboard | New Electric Foiling Skiff | Dangers of Ethanol
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When Boston Whaler replaced the 220 Outrage with the 230, one of the first things we noticed was the feeling of more interior space.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter May 5, 2022   Start-Up Business Low-Priced Electrically Powered Skiff With a patent-pending retractable foiling system that deploys at speed, the new electric hydrofoiling skiffs envisioned by the new start-up Epoch Boats are the “fishing boats that fly.” The new company is planning three different sizes of flats boats for an average boater who wants a foiling experience at a more affordable price. Read this report and we think you’ll agree that these budding entrepreneurs have some things right. More... Read More   Test Video Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS vs. 338 Black Diamond The Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS (top) appears to be only a foot or so longer than the Cruisers Yacht 338 outboard, which was one of the first crossovers on the market. But, in fact, there is a world of difference between the two boats in terms of overall size, freeboard, displacement, functionality — and price. Some consumers may want more than the 338 has to offer and others simply don’t need the extra room and functionality that the 34 GLS provides. Take a deep dive into both of these models to see which one is best for your application.  34 GLS Test 338 OB Test   Features Video Boston Whaler 230 Outrage Clever Features Enhance Utility When Boston Whaler replaced the 220 Outrage with the 230, one of the first things we noticed was the feeling of more interior space. Whaler pushed the coamings farther out, creating the added real estate. The cockpit measured 3’5” (1.04 m) by 6’4” (1.9 m) and there’s an easily deployed bench seat that folds in from the stern. The backrest for the leaning post has an adjustable backrest that can actually be lowered to convert the seat to aft-facing, which is rare in class. More... Watch Our Features Video Builder's Website   Test Video Monte Carlo Yachts 76 Skylounge Advantages of an Enclosed Flying Bridge The Monte Carlo Yachts 76 Skylounge has an enclosed flying bridge that includes the boat’s only helm. Having the helm on the flying bridge gives an owner the option of having a forward or aft galley on the main deck. Below, the full-beam master is amidships, separated from the VIP quarters in the bow by two guest cabins. More... Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Fuel Management Beware the Many Dangers of Ethanol Ethanol can cripple an outboard motor because it eats away at fuel lines and can damage the fuel system. For many years, we have used gasoline in our cars and trucks that contain some amount of ethanol. It’s a form of alcohol and just as a few drops of water combine almost instantly in your Scotch, moisture from the atmosphere can mix with the ethanol in the gasoline that is in your boat’s fuel tank. More... Read More   Troubleshooting Batteries A Lesson in Polarity Red Isn't Always Red A veteran cruiser and DIYer decided to replace the batteries in his 2006 Nordic Tug 54. The existing six-volt Lifeline AGM batteries were strung in a series/parallel network giving a usable capacity of 220 amps at 24 volts. He replaced them with Trojan T105-AGM units. When he hooked up the new batteries he got a spark — which should not have happened. Join us as the author troubleshoots the problem. More... Read More   Electric Propulsion Electric-Boat Charging Stations Brought Online in the United Kingdom The UK’s first e-marine hub of shoreside charging facilities for electric maritime vessels has been unveiled in Plymouth. A series of high-power DC electric charging stations has been switched on in prominent locations along the perimeter of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park in the United Kingdom. More... Read More   Up From Mass-Market Boat Clubs Are you tired of a beginners' boat club? Sick of waiting for a flat-calm day to be able to go outside and having to come back almost as soon as you get to the beach to beat the four-hour alarm bell? It sounds like it’s about time to step up to a premium boat and a “like-ownership” boating experience. Want to raft up with friends at a sand bar on a quiet Sunday or go out 50 miles to the grouper grounds? Go when you want in a boat you can be proud of. Learn more...    Photo Of The Day "A lucky couple enjoying a sunny day on Tampa Bay." 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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