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BoatTEST Newsletter October 15, 2023

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Hello Boater,

Most Popular News Items of the Week

Monday #1

Riviera 395 SUV:

Family-Sized Cruiser Sleeps 7

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The Riviera 395 SUV is right-sized for a family to enjoy an extended cruise through island venues but also small enough to allow for confident close-quarter handling by a couple. Below, she sleeps seven. See Our Video...  

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Riviera Yachts

Tuesday #1

CL Yachts CLB65:

Classic Elegance, Contemporary Engineering

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The flying bridge of the CL Yachts CLB65 has two gathering areas, including one adjacent to the helm to keep the captain in the conversation. Below are three elegant staterooms plus space for crew or grandkids. Be sure to see CL Yachts at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. See Our Video...  

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CL Yachts

Wednesday #1

Robalo R270:

5-Year Limited Component Warranty

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The Robalo R270 has twin 50-gallon (189 L) fishboxes and a 30-gallon (113.5 L) livewell aft, but most important is Robalo’s “five-year Premier Level” component warranty. That means Robalo expects all of the pumps, electronics and steering systems, etc. to be trouble-free for five years — thus the warranty. See Our Video...  

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Build & Price It

Thursday #1

Fountain 38:

Smoke on the Water

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The Fountain 38 CC is WAAY fast as you’d expect, with triple 400-hp Mercs pushing her to better than 75 mph. Want more? Opt for triple 450 Racing Mercurys and hang on! See Our Video...  

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Build & Price It

Friday #1

Fairline Phantom 65:

She Has Much More Than a Pretty Face

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We tested the Fairline Phantom 65 recently and found her to be agile, responsive to the helm offshore, and extremely easy to dock in a cross current -- see how it was done. She'll be at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. See Our Video...  

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Fairline Yachts

5 Most Popular Reports of the Week

Monday #1

Pros and Cons of Boat Loans

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Does it make better sense for you to finance or pay cash for your boat? How long can a loan be? And most importantly, how can you save money before signing a contract? Here’s some good advice from Sean Horsfall, GM at Len’s Cove Marina, on getting the best deal. More...  

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Tuesday #1

Choosing and Installing a Leaning Post

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Want a leaning post instead of helm chairs in your CC? Here’s how to select and install one that will suit you and your crew best. More...  

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Wednesday #1

Tyde ICON

An Electric-Powered Foiling Living Room

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The BMW-inspired Tyde ICON seen above measures 44’2” (23.5 m) long and is 14’9” (4.5 m) wide. She is powered by a 240 kWh BMW battery bank providing energy to drive twin 100kW motors turning aft-facing dual props in torpedos attached to the aft foils. She is said to have a top speed of 33 knots and can cruise 50 nmiles at 24 knots. She's for sale and the company is looking for dealers. More...  

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Thursday #1

Cruising Bahamas National Parks by Boat

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Azure waters, untouched sand beaches, great diving and sparsely populated islands are everywhere throughout the Bahamas, but no where more so than in the National Park sections. More...  

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Friday #1

Sharrow by VEEM

Sharrow Props Now Made for Inboard Boats

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Thursday we linked this news item to the wrong page, so today we have it right.  The new partnership means that VEEM, one of the world's leading inboard prop makers, will now be making Sharrow props for boats from 30' to 90' -- our video explains the details. Pre-order for $100. More...  

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