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title: New, Radical Wellcraft 355 | Foils Are Coming | How to Get Your Kids Fishing
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| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter June 8, 2022   Father's Day Weekend Bridgeport, CT Boat Show 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. See the Video Request Tickets   New Launch Wellcraft 355 A New Direction The new Wellcraft 355. 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…   Get all the details at the Wellcraft website.   Pre-Owned Yacht 2015 Hampton 686 Endurance Write Soon 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... This Yacht All Pre-Owned Yachts   Test Video Ocean Alexander 27E Ready for Serious Expeditions 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... Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Test Video Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius Premium Express Weekender Built in USA 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... Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Features Video Palm Beach 55 Downeast Yacht with Soft Lines 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... Watch Our Features Video Builder's Website   Carolina Flair Shearwater 270 Carolina Fish the Bay and Flats 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... Read More   Boat Design Get Ready for Powerboat Foils — Their Day May Have Finally Arrived 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... Read More   Photo Of The Day "Holidays" 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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