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
Ocean Sport 30:
No Nonsense Fishboat from Nordic Tugs
The Ocean Sport 30 has a certain functional beauty in her solid, practical line and durable build, and twin 350-hp outboards give her an incredible 433-mile range at a 33.1 mph cruising speed. More...
With a rotating helm bench, convertible bow and aft seating areas and an upscale head compartment, the Chaparral 280 OSX is ready to party. 59.5 mph at WOT. More...
An optional extra-wide dive door/boarding platform adds convenience - and lots of potential fun - to the Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless. Note the high-back transom seat for added safety. More...
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 displays sleek, arching lines that include a standard electric sunroof, plus lots of sunbathing areas both at the bow and aft. More...
For those who appreciate fine woodworking in a trawler yacht, the Outer Reef 860 Deluxebridge offers a lot to like both on the accommodations level and throughout the salon and enclosed bridge.
A powerboat circling at high speed with no one aboard is one of the eeriest sights you can see on the water - but that’s what faced the Coast Guard recently on Chesapeake Bay. More...
Carbon monoxide can be pulled back aboard by the “station wagon” effect on some boats while underway, possibly endangering those on the aft deck - here’s what to watch for. More...
During this summer’s Newport to Bermuda Race the skipper of the boat above, Morgan of Marietta, was swept overboard by a large wave. Read the official report of the rescue.
There are often arduous conditions in the bi-annual 635-mile Newport to Bermuda Race, and this year was no exception. Two days after the start and over 200 miles down the track, the 42’ Morgan of Marietta was sailing through 10’ seas which occasionally reached a height of 15’ to 18.’ The boat’s owner and captain, Colin Golder, a veteran of numerous Bermuda Races, came from below on deck, and was almost immediately swept overboard by a wave. What follows is the result of an exhaustive investigation and report of the incident written by US Sailing. In it are numerous lessons to be learned for boaters of any type or size boat. More...
The Seafighter 36 RIB above was the vessel of choice for Thomas P. and his two crew to attempt last summer a transit the famed Northwest Passage.
Of all of the cruise stories that came to our attention this year, by far the most remarkable one was the crossing of the North Atlantic and Davis Strait into the Canadain Archapeligo to navigate the Northwest Passage. Today, BoatTEST begins a 20-episode series of reports chronicling Thomas Panagiotopoulos (aka Thomas P.) and his remarkable ride – Arctic by RIB. More...
Winter is a great time to decide which one of these tropical islands - all within U.S. waters - is your favorite for a boating getaway or fishing trip. More...
Did you know that Sovereign Boat Club offers seasonal plans for our part time residents? We do! Join SBC for shared access to one of these luxury boats and pay only for the months you are here! Choose from 3 to 6 months. Go to www.sovereignboatclub.com for more information or call 727.200.3474. More...
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