Formula’s flagship, the 500 SSC, is a remarkable boat in many ways. First, there’s nothing quite like her on the water. She is a compelling blend of an express cruiser, bowrider, dayboat and sport yacht all rolled into one. She’s now powered with quad 600-hp Mercury V12 Verados and runs over 66 mph! She’s not for everyone, but she can be everyone’s dream. More...
While lots of CCs have a dive door these days, the Grady-White 281 CE is the first we’ve seen with what many yacht builders call a “balcony,” an electric fold-out platform on the port side that provides a great spot to land your catch, or to launch watersports. The usual Grady quality and durability are also evident. More...
This 66’ Custom Carolina was designed by Donald Blunt & Associates, a premier design house. She has over 1,600 gallons (6,056 L) of fuel capacity, two generators and sleeping for at least eight. With CAT power she cruises at 32 knots, with a top speed of 37 knots. Prop pockets give her a relatively shallow draft of 4'6" (1.37 m), More...
The 2.2 Series Fliteboard eFoil is an electric foil board that allows you to fly over the water without wind or waves. It travels at speeds up to 28 mph within an 18-mile range for up to 90 minutes. BoatTEST VIP Subscribers get $200 off. More...
Simrad makes good on its promise of major upgrades in the next generation of MFDs with a faster, smarter iMX8 processor and multiple new user-friendly features. See a full review here...
Piloting Safety
The Skipper is Responsible for Towing Trouble
Get in some end-of-summer family fun on the water with these tips on safe tubing. Piloting your boat when towing is not as easy as you may think.
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