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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 December 18, 2022 Most Popular News Items 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 Schaefer Yachts 450 Fly: Comfortable 2-Couple Cruising With a foldout cockpit balcony and two en suite staterooms below, the Schaefer Yachts 450 offers a lot to like in 45 feet. More...   See Our Video Schaefer Yachts   Tuesday #1 Sailfish 316 DC: Fishing and Family Focused Regular readers know we like dual consoles because of their versatility and creature comforts. Note the high windshield which means the skipper can stand or sit at the helm. More...   See Our Video Sailfish Boats   Wednesday #1 Formula 387 CCS: High-Stepping CC w/Premium Fit and Finish With a multi-stepped hull and power options to triple 600-hp Mercury Verado’s, the Formula 387 CCS can get to the fish - or the party - very rapidly. See our video here... See Our Video Formula Boats   Thursday #1 Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport Start Your Kids Out Right The Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport is a safer, softer riding, more comfortable version of the classic vessel generations of Americans grew up loving. Make your kid the luckiest on the block this holiday season. They’re only young once – and it doesn’t last long. More...   See Our Video Boston Whaler   Friday #1 Fairline F//Line 33: Italian Style, English Build The Fairline F//33 reminds us of an Aston Martin on the water. This luxury class dayboat with styling by Italian Alberto Mancini and built in the British midland, needs only 007 to complete the picture. Available with inboard or outboard power and in BRG. More...   See Our Video Fairline Yachts   5 Most Popular Reports of the Week   Monday #1 5 Things to Know Before You Buy Consumer Caveat: When buying a new or used boat, buyers must have their eyes wide open, and their common sense in place. Here are five things that must be checked for all trailer boats. More...   Read More   Tuesday #1 Arctic By RIB - Episode 8 Approaching Greenland Situation normal - fog, rough seas and rain as the 36’ RIB battles the elements approaching Greenland’s shore. More...   Read More   Wednesday #1 Trimaran Sinks and Crew Saved in Textbook Rescue The 44’ custom trimaran Buddy in the Atlantic December 4, 2022. The sinking of the 44’ (13.4 m) trimaran Buddy hundreds of miles into the Atlantic 11 days ago, and the rescue of the 3-person crew is a Master Class in offshore seamanship. The big question is “What holed the boat?” More...   Read More   Thursday #1 2 Sailors Found After USCG Search Kevin Hyde and Joe Ditomasso left Cape May on Nov. 26. They last spoke with family on Dec. 3. Missing were Kevin Hyde, 65, and Joe DiTomasso, 76, and a dog named Minnie of unknown age. They were aboard a 30’ Catalina sailboat, Atrevida II, transiting from Cape May, NJ to Marathon, FL. Find out what went wrong and where they were found. As always, there are lessons to be learned. More...   Read More   Friday #1 Keep Your Engine(s) Cool Here’s how to check on your water pump and thermostat when your outboard, sterndrive or inboard is running hot. More...   Read More   Celebrate with Us! An Alternative to Ownership Sovereign Boat Club members have a lot to toast! Great days on the water with family and friends, a premium boat with joystick, electric toilet, full day bookings on the weekends, and weekday overnight cruises. Find out more...   Learn More   Photo Of The Day Swimming in the harbor of Bergen, Norway 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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