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title: Eastern Boats 248 Islander | Prestige M8 | Formula 310 Bowrider OB
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A look at the 17,000-horsepower, 457’ Superyacht Al Salamah.

| View in browser Hello Boater Eastern Boats 248 Islander: Practical Weekender COST EFFECTIVE AND COMPACT. Form follows function in the Downeast workboat lines of the 248 Islander. The cabin makes her a weekender for two and the upholstery and teak trim give her cockpit a picnicboat look, while an economical 150-hp outboard delivers a top speed of 39.9 mph.  CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF Prestige M8: 65' Elite Semi-Custom Catamaran VIDEO WALKTHROUGH. The Prestige M8 (65’/19.82 m) lives up to her name with prestigious fit and finish throughout her stupendous 29’ (8.85 m) beam. Her salon gives the feel of a Manhattan penthouse afloat, while below she offers 3, 4 or 5 staterooms. The flybridge alone has 550 square feet of luxurious living space! SEE THE VIDEO MORE INFO AND PRICE Formula 310 Bowrider OB: Dayboat Versatility, Performance Boat Muscle PERFORMANCE VIDEO. With twin Merc 350s the Formula 310 Bowrider gives easy access to the water and lots of lounging space in the cockpit and at the bow. Unleash your creativity with multiple hull paint and design options with the company’s notable customization program. SEE OUR VIDEO YachtWave Delivery Platform: Streamlining Yacht/Boat Building & Handover NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT. The YachtWave® delivery platform modernizes how boat manufacturers and builders handover new boats, adding transparency to the  build process and enabling seamless electronic access to vessel manuals, videos, and equipment details for customers. CAPT ERIC'S IBEX VIDEO VISIT YACHTWAVE Sharrow Props on a Robalo 302: Range Increases 98 Miles at 25 MPH! PRODUCT REVIEW. Sharrow TrueAdvance propellers once again proved their impressive efficiency by powering twin Yamaha 300s on a Robalo 302. At 25 mph, the range increased by an astounding 98 miles with the Sharrow propellers. Users also report better low speed handling and less vibration.  SEE THE PROP IN ACTION SHARROW STORE Used Vessel Spotlight: 2004 Donzi R-58 Sportfisherman REEL TYCOON. For the angler who appreciates classic lines, this 2004 Donzi 58 sportfisherman has just that. She’s powered by twin MTU 2000s and she has a tower with upper station and updated Veem propellers. She can overnight eight, counting convertible berths. SEE LISTING & PRICE Do you have the USCG-required items onboard?  BOATING BASICS. Where ever you boat, you’re required to have at least five basic items aboard any powerboat. And you’ll also want other essentials like dock lines, fenders and properly rigged and sized ground tackle. Here’s a video reminder from the experts at Sportsman Boats. SEE WHAT'S REQUIRED The Odd Origins of the U.S. Coast Guard MARINE HISTORY. Did you know that what became the USCG hired ex-smugglers to man its first ships in the 1700s? Or that pre-Coast Guard sailors fired the first naval shot in the Civil War? The service has a long and storied history, including landing marines on the beaches during World War II — details here. LEARN SOME HISTORY World's Largest Superyachts: No. 18 457' Al Salamah SUPERYACHTS. The 457’ (139.3 M) Al Salamah was commissioned by the late Sultan bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia. She was his “little boat” — he also owned 147-meter Prince Abdulaziz! She reportedly accommodates 40 guests in 20 suites and 23 staff cabins. Power is twin 8,837-hp MTU (20V 1163 TB73) 20-cylinder  diesels. SEE WHAT SHE CRUISES AT Life is Better on a Boat  Last boat trip of the season to Fire Island with PopPop! Every day, we feature a new Life is Better on a Boat photo. Submit yours for the chance to win a coveted BoatTEST hat! Bonus points for showing people enjoying life on a boat.) Email Us Thanks for following us! Questions? Email: editorial@boattest.com   © 2024 All Rights Reserved Newsletter content may include sponsorships. BoatTEST strives for accuracy in all published material.  BoatTEST.com, LLC, 8A Halidon Ave, Newport, RI 02840 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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