The annual Steelpointe Yacht & Charter Show will be held next week in Bridgeport, CT, in the new Bridgeport Harbor Marina. It is by Invitation ONLY — but by special arrangement, all BoatTEST members are invited. See new and used boats that are available to buy — now — plus enjoy the classic cars, planes and helicopters that will be on display. All that one needs to do is click below to request a VIP Pass.
Wellcraft — which is owned by Groupe Beneteau and has catered to the fishing boat market for the last 20 years or so — has taken a bold step with the introduction of the new 355. It is obviously not a serious fishing boat. Further, the new 355 appears to have been inspired by the successful designs from the Nordic countries. Those boats are being sold as “commuters” that take the boat owners from their primary residences to their summer houses on islands and archipelagos in the Baltic and the North Seas. More…
The 2015 Hampton 686 Endurance, Write Soon, has had a recent $500,000 refit including a new Kymeta satellite system that makes it possible to stay connected at sea. She also has four exterior control stations. More...
Ocean Alexander’s 27E is an 88’9” (27.05 m) motoryacht designed for adventure and global exploration. Her aft deck measures 224.96 sq. ft. (20.9 sq. m). That’s large enough to hold two RIB tenders plus other gear. More...
Cruisers Yachts' 42 Cantius is a luxury sport cruiser with plenty of space for entertaining. The cockpit, salon and helm are all on the same level separated by a large sliding stainless-steel framed door. More...
The Palm Beach 55 is the evolution of the Downeast genre with more flowing, elegant lines that hide a garage big enough for a 10’8” (3.25 m) tender. Optional accommodation plans allow for customization. More...
The Shearwater 270 Carolina is a center console with a classic flared bow that can fish the shallows thanks to her 16” (40.64 cm) draft. For more from the company website, click here. For the dealer, click here…
Fishing
5 Ways to Create Young Anglers
The Peacocks got their son Brock, 4, started early and now he loves fishing with mom and dad.
Josh Peacock is a fisheries biologist, tournament angler and a former full-time fishing guide. He and his wife made it a priority to get their kids involved in outdoor activities from an early age. Getting a child into fishing will bring a lifetime of joy and here are five steps to doing it successfully. More...
Foils help catamarans improve their overall efficiency, ride and performance.
Last year’s America’s Cup put a spotlight on the foiling systems used on the high-speed catamarans that made them incredibly fast. They also were blamed in part for spectacular crashes. A design engineer takes us on a deep dive on foils. More...
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