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Using the same V8 4.6 L platform as on its 450, Mercury Racing has increased the hp by 50 ponies and has gotten 10% more torque.

| View in browser BoatTEST Newsletter June 16, 2023 Hello Boater, New Engine New Mercury Racing 500-HP V8 4.6L Gas Outboard Mercury Racing’s new V8 500R weighs 720 lbs. (327 kg) and delivers 50 more ponies and 10% higher torque than the company’s 450R model on the same platform. More... How-To Video Power Catamaran Driving Tips Power cats require special driving tactics to fully enjoy the amazing capabilities of these boats -- and some are counterintuitive. Get tips from our resident expert (and cat builder) Captain Dave East.  See Our Video World Cat Video Pursuit DC266 Upscale Dayboat/Offshore Angler The Pursuit DC266 is a premium-class dual in BoatTEST’s Sovereign Boat Club in St. Pete, FL. She has been in continuous operation for 3-1/2 years with only a minimum of maintenance issues.  See Our Video Pursuit Boats SBC Performance Video Axopar 25 Cross Top Fast, Multi-Mission Dayboat The Axopar 25 Cross Top has movable cockpit seating a cuddy with toilet and one of the fastest bottoms on the market today. We clocked her at 49 mph powered by a single 250-hp Mercury. See Our Video Axopar Boats Safety 590’ Ship T-Bones Offshore Supply Vessel In Broad Daylight When the 580’ x 98’ (179.7 m x 30 m) bulk carrier Bunun Queen going 14.4 knots T-boned the port side of the Offshore supply vessel Thunder in broad daylight, both equipped to the nines with all manner of navigation equipment, one wonders what possibly could have gone wrong? The NTSB Report... Father's Day Hints 25% Off an Offshore Boat's Emergency Repair Kit This Father's Day, celebrate by saving on SeaKits! Use coupon code FATHERSDAY25 to save 25% on Expedition and Essential SeaKits. A Great Father's Day Present... Cruising & Chartering 8 Ways to Be a Good Charter Guest Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time passenger, adhering to a few essential rules of boat passenger etiquette will help make your journey a joy for you and the crew. More... Angling Multiple IGFA Records Set in May On May 6, new IGFA (International Game Fishing Association) records were set by young and old from Norway to Japan to the U.S. Join IGFA, get their record book, and get in on the fun. More... Boneheaded Boaters You Can't Park There This week's Boneheaded Boaters video is courtesy of the Broncos Guru. See the video... Photo Of The Day A 45' Cruiser Yacht Cantius named Deal Maker at the Sandusky Yacht Club, Sandusky Bay, on Lake Erie, near Cedar Point. The proud owners have three kids, all married, with 10 grandchildren and they all love spending time boating. This was a little quiet time without any of them! Please share a photo of your boat with with us, and if you were influenced to buy it by reports or videos on BoatTEST, please let us know, as it would make our sponsors very happy.  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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