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title: New Sea Ray SLX 260 OB | A Megayacht Nearly Sinks | Express Cruiser Buying Advice
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The all-new Sea Ray SLX 260 OB is an important boat for several reasons — one of which is that it was designed by an all-woman team.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter May 12, 2022   New Features Video Sea Ray SLX 260 Outboard Going Upmarket at 48 MPH The all-new Sea Ray SLX 260 OB is an important boat for several reasons — one of which is that it was designed by an all-woman team. Another is the options come in functionality “bundles,” much like we see in some automobile brands. With this new boat, Sea Ray takes aim at the upmarket segment of the bowrider class. See what they've done... Watch Our New Features Video Builder's Website   Test Video Formula 37 Performance Cruiser Fast Cruiser Sleeps 8 with Camper Curtain The Formula 37 Performance Cruiser is aptly named because she has more of a performance edge than most in class. She has a speed edge on many competitive models and a superior ride in rough conditions because of the company’s offshore-racing heritage. She has a luxurious gathering area in the cockpit and below, two full private cabins and the convertible dinette create sleeping for six. Put up the camper curtain and two more can sleep in the cockpit. More... Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Test Video CL Yachts CLB 72 A Floating Interior with Double Bottom CL Yachts constructs the CLB72 with a floating framework. This isolates the hull from the support members to significantly reduce on board vibration and associated noise while maintaining RINA-certified performance. This also provides an added measure of safety by creating a de-facto double bottom. She’s also built with resin infusion in her hull and superstructure. Carbon fiber saves weight and adds strength. More... Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Electric Propulsion Norwegian Evoy Electric Outboards Get $7.7 Million Funding The founder of Evoy is Leif Stavostrand, the smiling gent in the middle with the gray beard, and his passionate team of pioneers. Evoy electric boat motors of Norway is the latest electric marine propulsion company to announce a successful funding round. Evoy raised $7.66 million (€7.3 million) slated for developing, research and expanding markets for its high-performance electric inboard and outboard systems. In addition to multiple follow-up investments from current shareholders, the funding attracted an array of high-profile influential investors with interest in the clean future of mobility, we’re told. More... Read More   Express Cruiser Buying, Part II Choosing the Right Express Cruiser Is Harder Than You Think The only way we know to save money when buying a boat is to choose the right one in the first place. If you make a mistake, you’ll end up buying a second boat and paying two sales commissions. Part II of our tutorial on express cruiser buying covers the major aspects of the boat you must select. More... See the Video   Seamanship Video 143' Megayacht's Teak Beach Gets Wet Seven people were rescued by the Coast Guard last weekend after the 143’ (43.58 m) yacht they were on became disabled more than 20 miles off the Washington coast. Around 6 a.m. Saturday, watchstanders at the Coast Guard Columbia River command center received a radio call from the yacht crew. The boat was taking on water due to the transom door opening and failing to close. More... See the Video   SBC's Regal 33 SAV  Ideal Boat for a Partnership Several Sovereign Boat Club memberships are two friends that go in as partners in a membership. For reservation purposes, it works as one membership. That makes something remarkably affordable, a no-brainer for most people. Contact GM Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 or email here...  BoatTEST Video   Photo Of The Day "A Family Swimming" 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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