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title: New Grady-White 281 CE | The Problem w/Old Wood Boats | FSBO or Dealer?
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The Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer has the LOA, beam and design to be an outstanding offshore fishing machine.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter June 28, 2023 Hello Boater, Test Video Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer A Premium Inshore/Offshore CC The Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer has the LOA, beam and design to be an outstanding offshore fishing machine, but her 19-inch draft and luxurious creature comforts make her the perfect sandbar cruiser for the family, too.  See Our Video Grady-White Boats Pre-Owned Yacht 2013 Custom 65’ Barbara Gail This 65’ Pacific Expedition Power Cat is located in South Florida and is ready for a long-range adventure with a fuel capacity of 4,000 gallons (14,800 L). She has four en suite staterooms, is powered by twin 600-hp Cummins 8.3L diesels and has 3 gen sets. View this Yacht For Boat Buyers 2022 Bluewater Sportfishing 23T This brand-new 2022 Bluewater Sportfishing 23T has most of the features you’d have to buy as add-ons elsewhere, including a T-top, Garmin VHF and sonar, Lenco Tabs and Gem 18’ outriggers. She’s powered by a 300-hp Yamaha and you can see her today at our Fort Lauderdale showroom. Nautical Ventures Boat Buying FSBO or Dealer Purchase? You can usually save money buying an FSBO — but you’ll risk buying trouble. Buy from a dealer and they’ll nearly always make any problems right. See tips from experts at Len’s Cove Marina here. A Teachable Moment Marina Fire Burns Multiple Boats The fire started with an explosion on a 1940 38’ Matthews. This boat was built long before ABYC standards and in another era. Old boats, particularly wood ones, are at serious risk and must be surveyed. More... Industry News Record Year for Riviera Yachts Yacht sales revenue for Riviera will total over A$300m for the first time in its current fiscal year ending June 30th, the yard says — up 29% from 2022. Building more than 150 yachts in 12 months makes Riviera the largest builder in class. More... Photo Of The Day 62ft Maritimo M55 illuminated by the Sunset at the Great Barrier Reef Please share your boating photos with us and we’ll send them around the world to 150,000 other BoatTEST members! 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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