NOAA in an effort to protect 50 remaining Rice's Whales is proposing a 10-Knot speed limit for a Gulf area south of the Florida panhandle.
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BoatTEST Newsletter July 2, 2023

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Hello Boater,

Most Popular News Items of the Week

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Every week, BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats and products. Readers have asked which ones are the most popular each day, so below you can find the answer.

Monday #1

Beneteau Anatares 8 OB

Sporty and Spacious

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There are not many “Pocket Cruisers” on the market and this is one with a 9’2” (2.8 m) beam. This 26’5” (8.06 m) Antares 8 OB has  a sleeping cabin forward with head. She’s no frills and that’s what makes her affordable. More...  

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Tuesday #1

Riviera 78 MY

Ocean-Capable, Luxury on 3 Levels

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Riviera’s impressive entry into motoryachts features luxury, space and style on three levels. Twin 2,000-hp MAN V12s deliver the expected performance with fuel economy with a top speed of 32.8 knots. .  

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Riviera Yachts

Wednesday #1

Fjord 41 XL

Stylish and Seaworthy

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The tall freeboard of the Fjord 41 XL is ready to take on confused seas and challenging inlets — and she looks very good doing it. A plush cabin with queen bed is impressive. More...  

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Fjord Yachts

Thursday #1

Pursuit DC266

3.5 Years and 750 Engine Hours Later

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The Sovereign Boat Club put the Pursuit DC266 in service in St. Pete, FL 3-1/2 years ago. Since then, SBC members have put more than 750 hours on the engines and she has the lowest downtime in the seven-boat fleet. SBC GM Greg Sweeney says, “She never gives us any trouble, she’s well-built and cleans up in a jiffy.”  We thought you’d like to know.   

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SBC Info
Pursuit Boats

Friday #1

True North 34 OE

A New, True Downeaster w/Outboard Power

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The new True North 34 OE captures the essence of what was spawned by hard-working commercial lobster boats off the coast of Maine for nearly a century. True North yachts are now being built by Catalina, which is celebrating its 54th year of delivering good value to American boat owners. Inside, she harks back to the classic vessels of the genre. More...  

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True North Yachts

5 Most Popular Reports of the Week

Monday #1

Proposed 10-Knot Speed Limit for

Gulf of Mexico

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A new proposal 10-knot speed limit by NOAA would practically eliminate sport fishing off the continental shelf of Alabama and north Florida to protect the Rice whale. More...  

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Tuesday #1

12 Tips for Buying a Pontoon Boat

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The first parameter for any boat is how many people you’ll typically have aboard. What else do you need to know to get a pontoon boat that’s just right for your family and friends? More...  

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Wednesday #1

Launching the Right Way, Every Time

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Be prepared, know the procedure and follow it carefully and you'll rarely have problems at the launch ramp. Check out this how-to video

here...  

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Thursday #1

Docking with Twin Inboard Engines

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It’s all about momentum—and going VERY slow—to take the stress out of docking with twin inboard engines. In fact, large twin engine yachts are much easier to dock than small singles. See just how it’s done in this video from Len’s Cove Marina. More...  

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Friday #1

How to Anchor a Small Boat

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Check out these reminders of how to make anchoring quick, safe and stress-free from the pros at Len’s Cove Marina. More...  

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