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BoatTEST Newsletter October 8, 2023

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Hello Boater,

Most Popular News Items of the Week

Monday #1

Everglades 335CC:

Go Offshore Fast - and in Grand Style

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The Everglades 355CC has a standard hardtop faired into the console, and it's strong enough to support an added station topside. The hull has a 25-degree transom deadrise that is one of the deepest in the industry. See Our Video...  

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Tuesday #1

Ocean Alexander 28R

Expedition Yacht with Avant-Garde Styling

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The secluded “beach house” at the transom is just one of the striking features of the Ocean Alexander 28R, that also includes an enormous main deck master, taking advantage of her 22’5” (6.83 m) beam. Four opulent staterooms are standard, five optional. See Our Video...  

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Wednesday #1

Windy W40 Camira RS

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The all-new Windy 40 Camira RS is sporty looking with an obvious European flare. She comes either outboard or inboard-powered and can sleep four in two cabins below. On deck, she speaks for herself when it comes to comfort and entertaining spaces. With centerline access to the bow, Windy maximized cockpit space and below decks utility. See Our New Video...  

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Thursday #1

New Sea Ray SLX 280:

Designed for Watersports & Entertaining

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The new Sea Ray SLX 280 is powered by a single 350-hp 6.2 L MerCruiser sterndrive that combines the speed of an outboard with the fuel efficiency of an inboard engine. Her Bravo III dual prop makes her quick out of the hole, eliminates side-walk and provides better control at high speed. See Our Video...  

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Friday #1

New Formula 457 Center Console Sport

and 457 CC Fish

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On October 6th, Formula Boats announced the development of its new 457 Center Console Sport & 457 CC Fish models. The CAD image above is of the 457 FIsh, and as can be seen, she'll mean business with triple Mercury 600-hp outboards. Scale models of the two boats will be on display at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, Oct 25-29. The Formula 457 CC Sport will debut at the Miami boat show in February 2024. Learn More...  

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5 Most Popular Reports of the Week

Monday #1

Sharrow & VEEM Team-Up

to Conquer the Inboard Market

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VEEM Marine and Sharrow Marine announced today a collaboration that that weds the most innovative new prop design in 190 years, with the undisputed leader in inboard propeller manufacturing and sales. Last year, VEEM sold 6,000 props, over 50% of which were in the recreational boating market. The company has a large portion of the motoryacht, convertible, large cruiser, and the superyacht propeller business, and now it can only grow exponentially.

 

Recently, Brad Miocevich, Chairman of VEEM, Ltd., told BoatTEST that he considers the Sharrow design superior to the props of his own company in numerous applications. This is important news for any owner of an inboard-powered boat. More...  

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Tuesday #1

10 Basic Accessories Every Boat Needs

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Owning a boat is great, but a boat without the basic accessories is like a king without clothes. Find out what those things are and read this advice for finding the best of them for your boat. More...  

Wednesday #1

The Knotty Professor Talks Chain

Part 1

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What is a “proof coil” chain? What is “Triple B?” What is “cow chain” and why should you never use it on your windlass? Learn all you need to know from the “Knotty Professor” in this video from Dark Horse Marine. More...  

Thursday #1

How-To Tie Up a Boat Properly

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Tying up a boat is simple in most locations, but you’ll still want to do it right, every time, so that your boat stays put and avoids damage even when conditions are challenging. More...  

Friday #1

Beginners Guide to Yacht Chartering

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Yacht chartering is one of the best uses of your recreational dollar in boating -- and, there is charter arrangement for virtually every budget -- from a small sportsboat to a superyacht.  If you've thought about chartering but were afraid to ask, this report will answer your basic questions. More...  

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