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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.