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The all-new Axopar 45 series is the largest and most luxurious this Scandinavian company has built.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter September 8, 2023 Hello Boater, Test Video Grand Banks 85 Lux Motoryacht Meets Trawler Grand Banks, long known for its elegantly crafted ocean-ranging trawler designs, breaks the mold with this stylish flush-deck motoryacht while still retaining the legendary GB interior craftsmanship. She also retains a trawler range — over 2,500 NM at about 9 knots. More... Find a Dealer Build Your Boat Test Video Robalo R302 Range, Speed and Fishing Bones With a 10’6” (3.2 m) beam, lots of freeboard and flair and power options to twin 300-hp outboards, the Robalo R302 is designed for serious offshore anglers. At a cruise of around 40 mph, she can run over 340 miles on a tank.  More... Find a Dealer Build Your Boat Test Video Axopar 45 Fast, Fuel Efficient and Sea-Kindly The all-new Axopar 45 series is the largest and most luxurious this Scandinavian company has built. The “gullwing” doors amidships rather than aft where most gunwale balconies are found are unique, adding space to salon social areas. The double settee in the cabin makes into a large bed for afloat and a standup head is included. More... Find a Dealer Builder's Website Product Review Attwood Sahara Automatic Bilge Pump The patented X-Air™ impeller of the Sahara Mk2 forces air bubbles trapped in the hose and underside of the pump out of the pipework so the pump will not run dry and burn out. It’s easily installed due to the universal bolt pattern and rotating outlet with 90-degree option. More... Price & Buy Defender Catelog Boating Basics Marina Etiquette Don’t be a pariah in your home marina — or anywhere else. Follow the basic conventions and learn what the magic word is in marina etiquette here. Cruising Florida’s "Quiet Coast" If you enjoy Florida’s abundant and unique wildlife and fisheries, a cruising loop along the "Quiet Coast" might be in order. More... Boneheaded Boaters Man Overboard This week’s video is courtesy of the Broncos Guru. See the video... Photo Of The Day Early Morning on Western Lake Superior. Please share your boating photos with us and we’ll send them around the world to 150,000 other BoatTEST 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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