As we rapidly head towards the end of the year, we look over our server logs to discover the most popular boat tests and reports we published in 2022. If you missed them, now you can catch up. Every day during our holiday wrap-up,
As we rapidly head towards the end of the year, we look over our server logs to discover the most popular boat tests and reports we published in 2022. If you missed them, now you can catch up. Every day during our holiday wrap-up, we’ll show you what our BoatTEST Members judged – by their newsletter click activity – to be the best of the best.
Happy Holidays!
– The BoatTEST Team
Best Coastal Cruiser
Helmsman Trawlers 43E Pilothouse
Impressive Range, Durable Construction, and Exceptional Craftsmanship
Both in terms of rock-solid build and of excellence in fit and finish, the Helmsman Trawlers 43E Pilothouse is an outstanding example of an extended range coastal cruiser that can also handle open seaway crossings with aplomb. More...
To no one’s surprise, the Fountain 38 LS is the fastest CC on the water this year - and that’s with “only” triple 400-hp Mercury outboards rather than the maximum quad 450 R’s! More...
Hull Shield provides an amazing ultrasonic layer of protection for your hull that’s fast and easy to install and works on yachts to 48’ (or larger with multiple systems) to help keep bottoms free of marine growth and extend the lifespan of anti-fouling paint. More...
46% More Fuel Efficient on 300-hp Diesel Outboards
Again, the Sharrow propellers prove their amazing efficiency, producing huge efficiency advantages over conventional 5-blade propellers in pushing a 57’ catamaran powered by twin 300-hp diesel outboards - see the numbers here. More...
The Ocean Sport 30 Roamer is a no-nonsense, outboard-powered all-weather fishing boat built by the team that manufactures Nordic Tugs - ‘nuff said. More...
Colin Golder, captain of the 42’ sloop Morgan of Marietta was an experienced offshore sailor, but was not wearing a harness and tether at the time of the incident according to race officials. He went overboard about 325 miles off Bermuda. More...
The Icon A5 is a 2-seat, fully amphibious aircraft with foldable wings allowing it to be trailered to the water or local airfield - or park it in back of your waterfront home. More...
Chunks of ice from the size of a football to the size of several houses were a constant navigational hazard, threatening the lower units of the outboards. More...
These Sovereign Boat Club members took a demo ride and loved the boating lifestyle. Step up to a boat that you can be proud of and entertain your whole neighborhood. SBC has memberships available in Bradenton, St. Pete, Tampa, Tierra Verde, Tarpon Springs, Riviera Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. More...
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