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title: Why a Power Cat? | Praise for Pontoons | Cape Horn Calamity
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The new Formula 387 CCF is undoubtedly the highest-tech, most tricked-out and luxurious fishy center console on the market today. But, she’s strictly for the big boys. Others need not apply. 

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter March 28, 2023 Test Video Formula 387 CC FSH: High-Tech CC Sets a High Bar The new Formula 387 CCF is undoubtedly the highest-tech, most tricked-out and luxurious fishy center console on the market today. But, she’s strictly for the big boys. Others need not apply. More... See Our Video Formula Boats Sponsored Content Sharrow Propellers: Regal 33 SAV 103% Faster (+14 MPH) at 3500 RPM How and why did this Regal 33 SAV hit a trifecta of higher speed, better fuel economy and a lot less noise -- plus get on plane faster with lower bow rise? The saga of the Sharrow continues... BoatTEST Report Sharrow Website Sharrow Store Test Video Summit 54 Motoryacht: 27 MPH WOT w/2x 542 Cummins The folks at Summit tasked Michael Peters with making a 59,000 lb.(26,900 kg.) vessel fast with relatively small engines and he succeeded. Below she has 3 staterooms. More... See Our Video Summit Motoryachts Outboard Engines Buyer's Guide Don’t Buy More HP Than You Need There are 12 250-hp outboard engines on the market, each one designed for a slightly different purpose or have different specs that effect their torque, fuel economy, Amp output, Octane required, shaft lengths, weight and other factors. Match your application to the right brand and model. Exclusively for VIP Subscribers. More... Learn More about VIP Benefits Pre-Owned Yacht 2022 Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius “Done Doc'n” This beautiful Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius is under a year old and still covered by full warranty through 2023. She’s powered by twin Volvo-Penta D6-IPS650’s, and joystick control makes docking a non-issue. Her 13.5 kW diesel generator assures lots of cool air when needed as well as plenty of power for spending long weekends at anchor. She sleeps 4 with a roomy master and a VIP. More... View Listing Test Video Sea Ray 230 SPX: Versatile, Affordable Family Sport Boat Capt. Steve takes us on a detailed inspection and performance test of the Sea Ray 230 SPX, a boat that large enough for a crowd, yet small enough to be affordable. Check her out… See Our Video Sea Ray Boats Boat Buying In Praise of Power Cats Modern, large cruising powercats have finally captured a growing piece of the U.S. motoryacht market. To find out why, read a very biased article by an Australian cat designer as to why catamarans are better. More... Learn More BoatTest Tested Catamarans Boat Buying Advice Should You Buy a Pontoon Boat? The only negative about pontoon boats the host of this video mentioned, was that they’re more difficult to dock than bow riders or deck boats. The folks at Len’s Cove Marina in Portland, Ontario, love boats of any kind and want their customers to find the right boat for their needs – and have made videos on a number of types show their benefits. This week, find out the major features of pontoon boats. More... See The Video Seamanship Calamity at Cape Horn The Golden Globe single-hand around the world race involves going through Drake’s Passage, which was gentle last month, but last week was a maelstrom. One of the single-handers, Ian Herbert-Jones got into trouble near Cape Horn. His story is of extraordinary seamanship. More... Learn More “Accidents of the Week,” is presented exclusively to our VIP Subscribers to help them learn to be better and safer boaters by learning from the misfortune of others. Become a subscriber and avoid the trouble that befell the boaters above.  More... Sign Up Here Photo Of The Day 1987 Limestone Cuddy at sunset! Please share your boating photos with us and we’ll send them around the world to 150,000 other Boat TEST members! 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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