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BoatTEST Newsletter August 13, 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

Sea Ray SLX 280 Outboard:

Party Time in a Classy Bowrider

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The Sea Ray SLX 280 is the latest model in what has become a very up-scale SLX series. She's powered by twin 250-hp Mercury Verados and she's ready to be king of the lake or to venture offshore. More...  

See Our Video
Build & Price It

Tuesday #1

True North 34 OE:

Downeast Form Meets Function

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The True North 34 OE is clearly a descendent of tough Downeast lobster boats, but she adds lots of amenities that make her into a competent and comfortable weekender. Range exceeds 300 miles at 16 knots with the twin Suzuki 300’s. More...  

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Build & Price It

Wednesday #1

Riviera 6000 SY Platinum Edition

 Lux-Class Express Cruiser
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From the impressive woodworking to the striking platinum exterior paint, the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition should be on the short list for anyone looking for this size and type boat.   She has an added control station in the cockpit, IPS Pod drives and easy walk-in access to the engine room. More...  

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Riviera Yachts

Thursday #1

Cutwater 288 Coupe

A Cut Above the Ordinary

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This handsome Pacific Coast build has inventive reversible cockpit seating and very clean rigging on the double Yamaha outboards. She includes a grill on the swim platform, a 6’4” (1.93 m) hideaway berth amidships and a swing-up cabin window that opens an aft-facing seat to the cockpit. More...  

See Our Video
Cutwater Boats

Friday #1

C-Dory 25

Economical Trailerable Weekender

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The C-Dory 25 has everything you need for a weekend cruise. She can tow more than 6,300 lbs. (2,875.77 kg) including outboard, trailer and accessories, making her readily trailerable. Her 100-gallon (378.5 L) fuel tank allows for surprising range because of her low fuel consumption. More...  

See Our Video
C-Dory

5 Most Popular Reports of the Week

Monday #1

2 Ways to Tie a "Clove Hitch"

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This handy knot is the best way to tie your boat to a piling, or a fender to a rail. Teach it to your crew. More...  

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Tuesday #1

Rescuing a Person Overboard

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If you do a lot of boating—or not so much but just have bad luck -- you may face a MOB situation. Sadly, the owner of a boat in this year's Bermuda Race was washed overboard, was miraculous found at night by the crew, who hauled him to the boat, then he died trying to get aboard. More...  

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Wednesday #1

More Docking Fails

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It ain’t as easy as it looks when an expert skipper puts a large boat into a tight slip. Here’s what happens when there’s not an expert skipper anywhere in sight as Broncos Guru provides his rapid-fire observations. More...  

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Thursday #1

Tony Soprano's Yacht is For Sale

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The Stugots, the boat made famous by the cult-classic series The Sopranos, has been listed for sale in Stamford, CT with United Yacht Sales broker Paul Ouimette. The current name of this 1999 Cape Fear 47 Sportfish is Never Enough. More...  

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See the Listing

Friday #1

Talos Lightning Detector:

Every Boat Should Have One

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This summer has been particularly virulent when it comes to lightning strikes on boats, and as seas warm up, it is only likely to get worse.  The Talos lightning detection system is an important item of safety equipment that every boat should have. It is now available on most MFDs, so before you buy a new boat, ask your dealer about it.  In the aftermarket, they can be ordered directly from Talos. More...  

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