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
Pursuit S 248:
More Than an Upscale Fishing Machine
With the standard hardtop integrated into the console, glass windshield with wiper, the Pursuit S 248 Sport is a premium fishing machine. More...
With premium-grade diamond-stitched multi-density foam seating for 18 the Sea Ray SLX 350 welcomes lots of guests, while a hideaway berth with optional AC makes her suitable for intimate overnights, or noon-day naps. More...
With triple Mercury 600’s, the Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS can race to that distant harbor at speeds to better than 53 mph - and look very good while doing it. More...
Galeon is largely responsible starting the fold-down bulwarks concept that has taken the industry by storm. The Galeon 470 Sky has a lot of utility for her size. More...
The Robalo R180 has exceptional freeboard and bow flair for a CC of just 18’4” LOA, allowing her to take on rough bays and even head outside the inlet on the right days. She is simply more boat that you often see in this size range. More...
Virtually every season, at least one boat is run down by a powerboat on autopilot. The scene above is from a video that has been kicking around the Internet for years, nevertheless it is a rare case when the actual accident was caught on camera from start to finish. More...
A power wash followed up with a scraper and maybe some power-sanding will be necessary if barnacles, zebra mussels or other marine species have latched on to your hull. More...
New boat prices have never been so high, but sadly, the prospect for prices going back to pre-pandemic levels are slim to none. But there are strategies of buying now for less. Today, in Part I, check out 6 of the 12 ways to save money on new-boat buying. More...
NOAA is getting ready to promulgate a 10 knot speed limit from 2 to nearly 7 months along the Atlantic East Coast, generally reaching out 20 nautical miles in most places, farther in others.
Some say restricting boats from 35’ to 65’ and over to 10 knots, in designated areas is government over-reach. NOAA’s proposed regulations will have the force of law, even though neither local nor national legislative bodies have voted on the measure. See where the areas are and the dates of the speed limits. More...
At Sovereign Boat Club we think pets are family! Whether it is a day at the sand bar or a four day excursion to go scalloping - bring your furry friend. Get more information about SBC. More...
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