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title: Megayacht Takes the Plunge | Trouble-Free Robalo R317 | Primer on Electric Boats
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Best cruise of the new Tiara yachts 43 was 4500 rpm and 38.3 mph in factory tests, according to the builder. So far, the boat has been

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter September 1, 2022   It's All Smiles with the Sovereign Boat Club These Sovereign Boat Club members love the boating life style. Step up to a boat that you can be proud of. SBC memberships are available in Bradenton, St. Pete, Tampa, Tierra Verde, Tarpon Springs, Riviera Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. More Info Please   Features Video Tiara Yachts 43: How Fast Does a Cruising Boat Need to Go? Best cruise of the new Tiara Yachts 43 was 4500 rpm and 38.3 mph (61.6 kph) in factory tests with 2x Merc 600s, the only engine option available. Capt. Steve takes a video look. More... Watch Our Video Builder's Website   Electric Propulsion New Electric Boat Primer Special Introductory Price Plugboats is one of BoatTEST’s 14 content partners and is the best and maybe the only website devoted solely to electric boats. Editor Jeff Butler just published a primer with everything you need to know to get started in electric boats. The book has 80 pages of essential information and comes with a built-in subscription to receive updates. The introductory price is $5 Click to Buy Now... Buy e-Book Find Out More   Video Look Robalo R317: Ruggedly Constructed and Family Friendly BoatTEST’s Sovereign Boat Club has been operating one of the Robalo R317 DC’s for over 18 months and we can report that it has had fewer (almost none) problems in that time than any other boat in the fleet. If you would like to take a test ride in Bradenton, Florida, contact SBC. See Capt. Steve’s test More... Watch Video SBC Website Builder's Website   Sportfisher Mikelson M43: Fexus Sportfisher w/ Flawless Brightwork This sportfisher is all business on the exterior but her interior woodworking is a match for that on the finest luxury cruising yachts: have a look. More... Builder's Website   Boating News "Discover Boating" Discovers African Americans The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s promotional division called “Discover Boating” recently made a video showing African-Americans enjoying a boating outing in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. See the video and pass on the word. More... Read More   Buyers Guide High Frequency Radio - Part II SSB radio communication needs no satellite or cell tower, and has no subscription cost. Where can a high-frequency radio help offshore? It might be just what you need. More... Learn More   Video News Megayacht Sinks in Italian Waters The 129’ (39.4 m) My Saga, registered in the Cayman Islands, sank off the south coast of Italy last week. There’s going to be some explaining to do. More... Watch Video   Photo Of The Day Trawlers at Dusk in the Boston Seaport 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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