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The new 85 from Grand Banks stands out from the trawler crowd thanks to the company’s V-Warp technology.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter June 30, 2022   New Test Video Grand Banks 85 Classic Lines, State-of-the-Art Processes The new 85 from Grand Banks is at once an LRC/trawler at displacement speeds, a relatively fast motoryacht at planing speeds, and a comfortable cruiser at all speeds. The secret sauce is the V-Warp design of the hull and the weight distribution of the vessel. That, combined with lightweight materials, creates a cruiser that’s efficient at all speeds. More... Watch Our New Test Video Builder's Website   Test Video Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS American Dayboat Extraordinaire Much is made of the new breed of dayboats coming out of Europe these days, but the American-made Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS is an excellent boat in this space and as able as any boat in class, in our opinion. She is part express cruiser, part bowrider and designed for Americans and the way they go boating. More... Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Features Video Sea Ray SDX 270 Bring 14 Friends + Yourself Customers said they wanted more seating in the SDX 270 so Sea Ray’s designers responded by narrowing the gunwales and making a few other tweaks to create a bow and cockpit that can seat 15 in luxury. Choose outboard or sterndrive power. More... Watch Our Features Video Builder's Website   Sponsored Content Dockmate Get a Free Trial on Your Boat See the Benefits of a Wireless Remote Control System Dockmate is offering a Free Trial of its wireless remote control system so that you can “Try Before You Buy.”   Experience this game-changing technology on your own boat.   We’ll install the system, and you’ll see how much easier and safer it is to operate your boat away from the helm, where visibility is limited or poor, while docking.   If you don’t love the Dockmate, we will remove the system without any further obligation. Click here to learn more... Dockmate Website   New Model Invictus GT320 Versilys Great Expectations w/High Style Invictus is an Italian builder of nine models from 28’ to 46’ (8.53 m to 14.02 m) and has the motto “Style Without Compromise.” The GT320 Versilys is a good example of their approach to yacht building. Check out the full story at the Invictus website. More... Builder's Website   Boat Setup Does a Bracket Help Outboard Performance? An outboard bracket can help with a boat's performance, but it's not as simple as bolting it on. Before mounting an outboard bracket, make sure that the cost and effort are worth it. Here’s what you need to know. More... Read More   Maintenance How to Change a Water-Pump Impeller No matter the type of propulsion system, a boat engine has a water pump. A rubber impeller that looks like a paddlewheel spins inside the water pump and keeps cooling water circulating through the engine. The impeller should be checked annually. More... Read More   Boating Safety Coast Guard Rescues 7 After Lightning Strikes Boat The Coast Guard rescued seven people on June 25 about 100 miles (160.93 km) off Clearwater, FL, after their boat was struck by lightning. Find out which vital piece of equipment made the rescue possible. More... Read More   New Model Bluegame BG54 Yacht Makes Debut The Bluegame BG54 can reach 40 mph (35 knots) with its Volvo IPS propulsion system. The Bluegame BG54 from San Lorenzo’s sister brand premiered at the Palma International Boat Show in Mallorca. The BG54 is the latest yacht added to the BG series from the Italian builder, which relaunched the brand under San Lorenzo’s ownership nearly four years ago. More... Read More   Meet Greg Sweeney GM, Sovereign Boat Club That’s Sovereign Boat Club’s GM Greg Sweeney at the helm of the Pursuit DC266. He’s enjoying a beautiful day out on Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, FL, not far from where the boat is stored on a covered lift. Give Greg a call and make that boat dream become a reality. Greg can show you how: 727-200-3474 or email here.   Photo Of The Day "Pondering" by Forest Johnson To learn more about Forest or to order a print of this image, click here.  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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