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title: Shipping a Boat? | Why You Need Autopilot | 10 New Motoryachts Seen at Cannes
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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 Hello Boater Most Popular Boats of the Week MONDAY #1 New Tiara 56 LS Debuts at the Miami Boat Show The new 56 LS is a premium-class design that will become part of Tiara's Luxury Sport (LS) series. She will be powered by four 600-hp Mercury Verado outboards and her projected top speed is over 55 mph. FIND OUT MORE TUESDAY #1 NX Boats NX 290 Big Boat Features, Smaller Footprint This Brazilian build has big boat features in a compact 28’9” (8.76 m) footprint. The swim platform is oversized for sunning, watersports and entertaining (she has a grill and sink). There's a sunlounge forward and sleeping accommodation for four below. SEE OUR VIDEO WEDNESDAY #1 New SeaWell 290CC A More Affordable CC from Brazil With an exceptionally high freeboard and lots of flair plus a 21.5-degree transom deadrise, the SeaWell 290CC is intended for bluewater fishing. She’s more affordable than some in class and is built by a Brazilian company with over 15 years in the business. SEE OUR VIDEO THURSDAY #1 New Nimbus W11 Ready for Overnights or Extended Cruising The Nordic-style Nimbus W11 has a powered swim platform aft of the outboards, a convenient rarity. It also has a boarding ladder at the bow and a through-the-stem anchor and windlass. She accommodates four overnight.  SEE OUR VIDEO FRIDAY #1 SeaPiper 37 Unique Trawler for Unique Couples The unusual SeaPiper 37 has stirred up more interest among our readers than nearly any boat in recent memory. She is different. Different is always controversial — especially among American boatmen (yes, boatmen as boatwomen don't seem to be so conservative). Find out what the hubbub is all about.  SEE OUR VIDEO Most Popular News Items of the Week MONDAY #1 Shipping Your Boat Saves Time, Trouble and Stress Shipping a boat may seem daunting, but it’s not all that difficult. If you choose the right company for the job, it’s almost trouble-free. And, you might even save money over cruising her the same distance. SEE FOUR OPTIONS TUESDAY #1 Single vs. Twin Outboards There are advantages to a single outboard over twins and vice-versa. Check out the pros and cons here before you go boat shopping. READ MORE WEDNESDAY #1 Why You Need an Autopilot, Part I Whether your boat is small and slow or large and fast — or vice versa — an autopilot can make operating her easier, more efficient and more relaxing. Also, on long runs, you can probably save fuel with one.  But remember — they're blind as a bat! READ MORE THURSDAY #1 What are Tidal Diamonds? What do those mystical diamonds on a chart surface mean? The pros from Halcyon Yacht Delivery elucidate. SEE THE VIDEO FRIDAY #1 10 New Motoryachts Seen at Cannes Check out these 10 boats that debuted at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival, including a 92' (28 m) yacht from Wider Yachts and an 82-footer (25 m) yacht from Pearl Yachts. READ MORE THIS WEEK'S REPORT ARCHIVED REPORTS Life is Better on a Boat  Every day, we feature a new photo. Submit yours for the chance to win a coveted BoatTEST hat! One is on the way to this week's winner. Email Us Thanks for following us! Questions? Email: editorial@boattest.com   © 2024 All Rights Reserved Newsletter content may include sponsorships. BoatTEST strives for accuracy in all published material.  BoatTEST.com, LLC, 8A Halidon Ave, Newport, RI 02840 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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