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title: New Sharrow Test | New Grand Banks 85 | Reviving a Battery
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Every week, BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats and products. Readers have asked which ones are the most popular each day.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter June 19, 2022 Most Popular Boats of the Week Every week, BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats and products. Readers have asked which ones are the most popular each day, so below you can find the answer.   Monday #1 Cruisers Yachts 338 South Beach Edition Big Bowrider Sleeps 2 Cruisers Yachts was one of the first builders to unveil a crossover bowrider in this size range. The bow and cockpit seating areas on the 338 South Beach Edition are extra deep, something not found on some new boats coming from Europe. More...   Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Tuesday #1 Sharrow Props Do It Again — 46% More Fuel Efficient at 18 Knots Recently, BoatTEST tested a 57’ (17.37 m) catamaran powered by a pair of 300-hp OXE diesel outboard engines. We evaluated her with custom Sharrow props and conventional 5-blade wheels made by one of America’s best outboard prop manufacturers. The video is important for anyone needing high-torque diesel power, as well as improving the performance of nearly any boat. More...   Watch Our New Video Builder's Website   Wednesday #1 Robalo R242 Bottom Designed for Comfort The Robalo R242 has a transom deadrise measurement of 22 degrees and the hull is constructed with Kevlar reinforcement. More...   Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   Thursday #1 Grand Banks 85 LRC Designed by an Expert Grand Banks CEO Mark Richards said that when he designed the new 85 motoryacht, he focused on what makes a superior long-distance cruiser while underway for long legs. “This means understanding the rhythm that occurs while on passage and creating various spaces where you can separate from others off-watch,” he said. She has a balance of inviting entertaining areas and private spaces. But that is the beginning of this long-awaited vessel’s story. More...   Watch Our New Features Video Builder's Website   Friday #1 Riviera 57 Enclosed Flybridge A Skylounge Adds Utility and Value Riviera’s 57 Enclosed Flybridge has benefits over the 57 SUV. Her skylounge is enclosed, positioning the helm on this level and freeing up more space on the main deck level. But that’s just the beginning. More...   Watch Our Test Video Builder's Website   5 Most Popular Reports of the Week   Monday #1 Reconsidering Anchor Rodes Go Light or Heavy? In the drawing above we see a heavy boat with a light rode and a light boat with a heavy chain rode. Which is best? Boaters who spend extensive time on the hook, especially overnight, know the value of having a ground tackle setup that works and holds the vessel in place. Two considerations are how much chain to use or should a cruiser switch to lighter chain versus a heavier one? More...   Read More   Tuesday #1 Marine-Grade Shade for Any Boat Size A SureShade engulfs the bow of this bay boat, providing valuable protection. SureShade is known for its electrically powered retractable awnings for larger boats. Now the company has two new manually operated models that a DIYer can install to protect a boat’s cockpit or bow. More...   Read More   Wednesday #1 Is a Battery Still Good After a Year of Sitting? The only way to tell if this battery is healthy is to have it tested. Batteries are among the most important pieces of equipment on a boat. If a battery is no good, engines don’t start, accessories don’t run and a boat doesn’t get far. We conducted a real-world test to see if a battery that sat for more than a year could be revived. More...   Read More   Thursday #1 Newcomers Expanding Powercat Options The Cora Cat 48 is one of the new breed of power catamarans being built overseas. More solar-powered and solar-assisted power catamarans are popping up on the international market. New companies from Thailand, Germany and Austria join known builders in coming out with new multi-hulled cruising boats. More...   Read More   Friday #1 Italian Firm Building Submersible Hydrofoil Italian startup iSpace20 has started fabrication on the hull for the Deepseaker DS1 submersible hydrofoil. Startup iSpace20 is building a first-of-its-kind submersible hydrofoil. It can run up to 26 mph on the surface and dive as deep as 164' (50 m), according to the company. It also says she’s a fully electric hydrofoil made of composite materials. More...   Read More   Photo Of The Day We want to wish our BoatTEST Members a Happy Father's Day. 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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