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title: Hi Boater — Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel Props | Ultra Anchor | How the Moon Affects the Tide
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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.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter August 27, 2023 Hello Boater, Most Popular News Items of the Week 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.                        How Much is a Good Deal? Some used boats are owned by "motivated" sellers for personal reasons, and it is there that a good deal on used boats can be found. But, do you know what's a good price? Become a VIP Subscriber and find out! Unlimited access for 12 months to our data base.  More... Monday #1 World Cat 280 CC- X Broad-Beamed, Sea-Worthy, and Solid With twin hulls, a 9'2" (2.79 m) beam and exceptional freeboard forward, the World Cat 280CC-X is clearly ready for long offshore runs in any fishable weather. It doesn’t hurt that her sheerline and tumblehome present a sleeker look than most cat designs. More...   See Our Video Build My Boat Tuesday #1 Ocean Sport 30 Roamer Pilothouse Fishboat w/430-Mile Range The Ocean Sport 30 Roamer is one of the most popular fishboats among the BoatTEST audience over the last year. She’s purpose-built for serious fishing and remarkably practical. She sleeps six for overnight work and has long range thanks to her 400-gallon (1,480 L) fuel capacity. More...   See Our Video Ocean Sport Wednesday #1 Tiara Yachts 43 LS: All the Extras - and a Bit More With a port-side “terrace,” rotating cockpit seating, a standard generator and a striking painted hull, the Tiara 43 LS comes fully loaded with extras that mark her as a premium dayboat. She can also serve as an upscale weekender for four. More...   See Our Video Tiara Yachts Thursday #1 Palm Beach 50 Fly: A Special Blend of Old and New For those who appreciate classic yacht building with striking lines outside and old-world joinery work inside, the Palm Beach 50 is a sight to behold. More...   See Our Video Build My Boat Friday #1 Two Oceans 555 Designed for Efficiency and Comfort There’s a surprising amount of space in the master of the Two Oceans 555. An extended keel ahead of the prop tunnels forces clean water to the props and the tunnel is precisely designed to fit the 5-blade nibral props, resulting in slightly more thrust and more fuel-efficient operation. Range exceeds 1,000 NM at 7.2 knots. More...   See Our Video Two Oceans 5 Most Popular Reports of the Week Monday #1 The Offshore Alternative to the ICW The combination of shallow depths in some areas and bridge height constraints for some vessels prompt ICW cruisers to consider taking offshore hops on the trip north or south — but consider these potential issues before you do. More...   Read More Tuesday #1 Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel Props Sean Horsfall, GM of Len’s Cove Marina, gives us a superb explanation of the pros and cons of aluminum and stainless steel props. Don't Miss It...   Learn More Wednesday #1 Tips for Docking the Easy Way Here’s how to make docking a breeze whether you’re alone at the helm or you have an experienced crew to help out. More...   Read More Thursday #1 Ultra Anchor The Ultimate Anchor? The polished stainless-steel Ultra Anchor looks great on your bow roller and is one of the most efficient and perhaps the most capable anchors in all conditions for its size on the market. Details Here...   Read More Friday #1 What You Don't Know About Tides Almost everything you wanted to know about the moon and tides is contained in this short article. It answers some questions that you probably never had. More...   Read More This Week's Accidents Read Archived Reports Photo Of The Day Sailing in Spetses island, Greece Share your boating photos with us! 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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