Capt. Steve’s keen eye found plenty of interesting details on Four Winns’ new 23’11” (7.3 m) H4 bowrider when he looked at it during a recent boat show. She’s available with sterndrive or outboard power and one of the first features he noticed was her snub bow that’s a carefully designed mid-point between a Euro-style plumb bow and a traditional American raked one. To see which other highlights stood out to Capt. Steve during his quick look, click here…
With the bracket and triple 425-hp Yamaha XTO Offshore outboards, the Regulator 37 measures 43’5” (13.23 m) long overall. She comes standard with a cabin with a queen berth, galley and private head, triple seating at the helm and an aft bench seat. For 2022, she’s available with a tower and upper station that comes with a Yamaha CL5 touchscreen display, Garmin GPSMap 943, VHF radio and a hardtop. Visit Regulator’s website to see other details. More...
The Phantom name is sure to bring a grin to the face of fans of Fairline yachts and the new sportbridge model, the Phantom 65, should turn that into a full smile. She has a modern layout with al-fresco dining, entertaining and lounging spaces. She’s expected to launch in June and will make her world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2022. More...
The EX Limited is the 10’5” (3.2 m) long flagship of Yamaha’s EX series of personal watercraft that is intended to be an affordable way for riders to get on the water. It’s a 3-up machine powered by a 3-cylinder, 4-stroke TR-1 engine and comes with a multifunction information screen, a large glove box and an upgraded tow eye for watersports. More...
We’re fans of enclosed flying-bridge or “skylounge” yachts like the Grand Banks 85 because of the added utility that the all-weather upper helm provides. For example, on the 85, having the only helm on the skylounge opens up the main deck. Grand Banks placed the galley fully forward where the lower helm would be. This in turn opens up a formal dining area abaft the galley. Stairs to the skylounge are indoors, which makes for safer passage. More...
Sovereign Boat Club’s Robalo R317 is available for a test drive in Sarasota, FL.
Having trouble getting a test drive in a 30-something dual console? Dealer backorders have almost made them a thing of the past. But why pay $240,000 or more for a boat you haven’t even experienced? If you are thinking about buying a Robalo R317, or any other dual console brand in this size range, you could be doing yourself and your family a huge favor by taking a test drive on one of the best on the market. Use it as a benchmark. Sovereign Boat Club’s Robalo R317 is available in Bradenton, FL. It costs just $450 for a two-hour test drive to cover the captain, fuel, insurance, etc. By appointment only. Email us here ortext/call: 727-200-3474
Yacht Maintenance w/Capt. Frank Lanier
Electrical System Tune-Up
Make Maintenance a Current Event
Regular inspections of a boat’s AC and DC electrical systems can prevent a number of issues, from inoperative electronics to fire. It doesn’t matter if it’s a single-outboard-powered center console or a flying bridge yacht with multiple helm stations. Here’s how to keep those hours on the water safer and electrically trouble-free. More...
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