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title: New World Cat 260DC-X | Beneteau GT 45 | Boneheaded Boaters
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There are many tell-tale signs of quality apparent to the trained eye when quickly inspecting a fiberglass boat. Find out what they are.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter November 17, 2023 Hello Boater, Sneak Peek Video World Cat 260DC-X Quick Planing, Fuel-Efficient Easy Rider With her broad catamaran stance, sharp forward entry on the twin hulls and high freeboard all around, the World Cat 260DC-X is ready for serious offshore fishing. She also adds comfort features for 2024 including a stowaway bench seat and innovative fold-down transom aft. We take a sneak peek. See Our Video -> Find a Dealer Build & Price Features Video Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 Stylish Cruiser with Extras Twin 440-hp Volvo Penta pod drives make the Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 a spirited performer that's easy to handle around the docks. Though she’s sized right for an entry-level cruising yacht, she has lots of upscale features including a hydraulic swim platform, sliding sunroof, standard AC, a garage for an 8’ tender and more. See Our Video -> Find a Dealer Request Info Test Video Aviara AV32 Fully-Loaded Euro-Style Dayboat/Tender Distinctive Euro-styling and a variety of hull "color-ways" are hallmarks of the Aviara AV32, available in twin outboard and sterndrive models. Soft-touch decking, multiple Simrad displays, Klipsch audio, and a wine chiller are all part of this premium dayboat. See Our Video -> Find a Dealer Build My Boat Boat Buying Advice A 10-minute Boat Inspection Check for Tell-Tale Signs of Quality Can you see a woven roving pattern, waves in the finish, or a washboard effect in a hullside? These issues usually don't diminish the strength of a hull; rather they indicate how much TLC, time, and money went into creating the boat's tooling. Check out more tips for a quality inspection. More...   How-To Winterizing Your Outboard Part I If you boat where there’s an off-season, now is the time to winterize your outboard. Here’s how the pros recommend you do it and what you’ll need to get it done. More -> Cruising South Florida in Winter The weather from now through early spring is just right on Florida’s Gold Coast and there are endless venues to explore for those who enjoy visiting by water. Many of Florida’s finest marinas welcome yachtsmen — but make your reservations early. More -> Boneheaded Boaters 10 Boneheaded Boater Moments Caught on Camera This week’s Boneheaded Boaters video is courtesy of the Broncos Guru. See the Video -> Life is Better on a Boat These BoatTEST Members sold their house in April 2020 and moved aboard their Nordic Tug 42 CODA. They never looked back and life is indeed better on a boat. Please share your "Life is Better on a Boat" photos with us and we’ll share them around the world. Email Us Thanks for following us! 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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