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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 July 30, 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. Monday #1 Neptunus 650F: Sound, Seaworthy, and Stylish The Neptunus 650F is built to meet the CE Category A – "Ocean" requirements, which is Europe's most rigorous standards for motoryachts. She cruises comfortably at 26 knots, has an innovative galley arrangement, and her infused hull is made of two layers of Kevlar for lightweight, strength and puncture-resistance. More...   See Our Video Neptunus Yachts Tuesday #1 Sea Ray SLX 350 OB: Premium Bowrider w/Shade The Sea Ray SLX 350 OB is an up-market day boat with a 10’6” (3 m) beam powered by twin 350-hp Mercury Verado, the company’s new V10 outboard. She is designed and equipped for long, sunny days on the water. More...   See Our Video Build & Price Wednesday #1 Grady-White Canyon 326: Fishing Functionality Plus Family Comforts The Grady-White Canyon 326 is fully-loaded for offshore fishing, but also includes multiple family-friendly features including a large lounge up front and fold out bench seat at the transom. The standup head includes a sink. More...   See Our Video Grady-White Thursday #1 Riviera 46 SMY Express: Lux Cruiser Meets Sportfisher The flying bridge has more lounging and entertaining space than most in class, and these fortunate guests have the best view in the yacht thanks to the lounge position ahead of the console. The upper helm is positioned right for sportfishing. Below decks she overnights six. More...   See Our Video Riviera Yachts Friday #1 Boston Whaler 405 Conquest: Ready for Entertaining, Weekending, and Angling A wine rack on a Boston Whaler? Yep, if it’s the 405 Conquest, a remarkably-equipped express. She includes an on-deck galley and accommodations for four below with the expected hardcore Whaler angling amenities. More...   See Our Video Boston Whaler 5 Most Popular Reports of the Week Monday #1 Boat Top Basics Does your boat need a new top or Bimini? Here are some of the factors to consider when you go shopping. More...   Read More Tuesday #1 Doing Docklines Right Docklines are often overlooked when it comes to properly equipping a boat — but they can be critical when conditions turn nasty, even in the most protected harbors. See details from one of the best-known makers of marine lines here. More...   Read Our Report Defender Marine Wednesday #1 Saxdor 400GTO: New Commuter/Entertainer Cruiser The Saxdor 400 has unusual features including glass panels at the transom to keep out spray while letting seated guests enjoy a broad view of the water. She sleeps four below. More...   Read More Thursday #1 Mercury Eco Prop vs. Sharrow Prop: When the Mercury Enertia Eco prop debuted several years ago, BoatTEST was the first to make a video test of it and praise its remarkable 18% improvement in the mid-range. Now, BoatTEST matches Mercury’s best with Sharrow’s new technology which matches the Eco’s improvement at the midrange, and improves on it by up to 19% on the mid-range margins. See how they run…  Sharrow Marine Sharrow Store Friday #1 What To Do When Running Aground At some point virtually every boat owner will run aground. It usually comes as a shock. First, do no harm (or more harm). Read some other ideas about what to do when you've run aground. More...   Read More This Week's Accidents Read Archived Reports Photo Of The Day Family and Friend Meet Up in the Central Aegean Sea of Turkey 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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