The Kadey-Krogen 58 EB — for “Extended Bridge” — is a trans-oceanic yacht that’s easily managed by two people. Our test boat was powered by twin 160-hp John Deere engines. In addition to the test by Capt. Steve, BoatTEST founder Jeff Hammond has cruised with his family on a near sistership. She was an older model that did not have the extended bridge, but was otherwise mostly the same. It is not often that we get an opportunity to spend extended time using a boat where and how it was intended to work, so this report is particularly informative. The captains’ report that follows is an amalgam of the observations of the boat by both men. More...
The Nimbus T11 is an up-market Scandinavian dayboat that sleeps four for a long weekend. On deck is comfortable seating for six around a table with a food-prep console forward. More...
The Leopard 46 PC is one of the most spacious feeling boats in class. This is evident in the salon that is on the same level as the galley and cockpit. Windows wrap around the primary gathering area offering stunning views. More...
BoatTEST has 13 content partners around the world, mostly magazines with websites and some Internet-only media. E-Ribbing in Greece is written by an engineer (Thomas P.) with a passion for rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RIBs) and is an expert at evaluating them. Recently he tested a pair of Mercury’s 600-hp V12 Verado outboards on a MAR.CO R-Evolution 36 RIB. He compared it to an older test he had done on a sistership with triple 400s. More...
Galeon Yachts is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the debut of the new 375 GTO at the third edition of thePolboat Yachting Festival held at Marina Yacht Park in Gdynia, Poland, July 21-24. Will MarineMax bring her to the States? More...
The foiling film festival shows some of the world's top pilots operating foiling boats and toys in exotic locations around the world. Those who want to try riding a selection of foiling toys should check out the rentals available from Nautical Ventures at its locations throughout South Florida. The boat dealership has foiling boards ready for adventurous types to check out. More...
Imagine yourself at the helm of this well-equipped Pursuit DC266. This boat has been carefully outfitted with a joystick, power steering, electric toilet, trim tabs and full electronics. Stratoglass keeps the cockpit (and driver) cozy and dry. Watch the test video with Capt Steve here. Then visit Sovereign Boat Club's website to get signed up as a member on this family-friendly dual console.
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"Puddle Jumper" by Forest Johnson
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