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The Pearl 72 has many innovative touches and a striking interior design. She has a tender garage large enough...

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter January 24, 2023   NEW Video Pearl 72: World-Class Cruising Yacht from a Boutique Builder  The Pearl 72 has many innovative touches and a striking interior design. She has a tender garage large enough for a tender and a PWC and a smart use of space all over the boat. Perhaps most noteworthy, Capt. Steve fell in love with her. Find out why. More... See Our Video Pearl 72   Sharrow Case History #2 35% More Fuel-Efficient than Standard w/Sharrow Props  Last summer high fuel prices nudged Ken Salch, the owner of the Regal 33 SAV above, into buying a set of Sharrow Props. He says he’ll get his money back in 2-3 years because he puts 130 hours a year on his engines, most at cruising speeds. But he ended up getting more than he bargained. More... Read Our Report Sharrow Store   Builder Story Grand Banks Design and Build Is at the Pinnacle of the Art CEO Mark Richards is the only world-class sailor who is also running a powerboat company – and that is a very good thing. No detail is too small or inconvenient for him to oversee, as is evident in the photo of him at the stem of Wild Oats, a maxi-boat race winner. Grand Banks, as a brand has a special place in the heart of all powerboaters – and even sailors – because of its rich nautical heritage and mission: serious cruising. At boat shows you will always find Mark with a rag in his hand ready to clean the smallest smudge. Some would say he is obsessed with perfection, but isn’t that what you want in a builder? See how they run... The Grand Banks Story Grand Banks V-Warp Hull New GB 85 Flagship   Pre-Owned Yacht 2019 Prestige 460 Flybridge GYS Trade This flybridge yacht includes joystick control for easy docking capabilities with the Volvo-Penta pod drives, and the two helms allow you to travel in fair weather and foul. She has two staterooms, crew cabin, and three heads. More... View Listing   Maintenance What You Need to Know About Your DC Electrical System With the advent of Lithium-Ion batteries, your electrical system will become more important than ever before. Read this and learn the basics. More... Learn More   Boating Basics 5 Easy Steps to a Boating License When you step up to the helm everyone aboard depends on you, so be sure you have the necessary knowledge - and state required licenses - to operate. More... Learn More   Industry News Sea Tow & Yamaha Partnership is Saving Lives Sea Tow & Yamaha have partnered to make boating safer for everyone through their life jacket loaner program and community outreach. Working together, these two businesses are giving back and making a difference. You can get involved. More... Read More   Hip, Hip, Hooray – It's a Boating Day! Your family will jump for joy when you join Sovereign Boat Club. Make some special memories out on the water. Get more information. More... Learn More   New weekly feature “Accidents of the Week,” is designed to alert responsible boaters and the boating industry to things that go wrong while operating a boat of any type, and by inference, ways to avoid trouble – for VIP Subscribers only. More... Sign Up Here   Photo Of The Day Bungalows at Key Largo, Florida! Please share your boating photos with us and we’ll send them around the world to 150,000 other Boat TEST 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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