---
title: Solace 415 | Eastern 248 Islander | Sharrow Props 
---

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 19, 2021 Most Popular Boats 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 Solace 415 CS Rare Fish: A Diesel-Powered CC The Solace 415 CS is a new center console powered by twin Volvo Penta D6-440 diesels with Aquamatic sterndrives rather than the usual multiple outboards. Having the engines under the deck allows for a spacious cockpit and a huge aft lounge with power recline. And, the diesel engines boost range significantly. Watch Capt. Steve's quick peek of the 415 CS here...   Watch Our New Video   Tuesday #1 Sea Ray Sundancer 370 OB User-Friendly Technology Improves Operation The Sea Ray Sundancer 370 OB is powered by triple Mercury 300-hp Verado outboards with joystick piloting, VesselView link and mobile app, Autopilot, Skyhook, sport exhaust and Active Trim. Brunswick recently acquired Navico and the SIMRAD Evo 3S displays integrate all the boat’s systems in multifunction displays. She’s also pre-rigged for an optional Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer. More...   Watch Our Test Video   Wednesday #1 Eastern Boats 248 Islander Affordable Lobster Boat-Inspired w/Outboard Power The Eastern 248 Islander is designed and equipped for three- or even four-season cruising. She comes standard with an enclosure for the pilothouse, with two sliding windows on the side and forward glass that opens all the way to horizontal for ventilation. She has a broad sweet-spot for most efficient cruise with the single 150-hp Yamaha outboard, anywhere between 2500 and 5000 rpm, allowing the skipper to adjust speed for the most comfortable ride. More...   Watch Our Test Video   Thursday #1 Sailfish 320 CC Center Console w/Practical Helm Since we originally tested the sea-kindly Sailfish 320 CC in 2016, the company has redesigned the helm, console and hardtop, but we were happy to see them retain the storage in the top of the console. We don’t see this on many boats and the compartments beneath the hinged — and gasketed — acrylic top provide space for car keys, wallets, sunblock and, of course, smartphones. The phones can be charged there thanks to USB ports. The first time we saw this innovation was on a Sailfish, and while there have been copycats, none are as deep as this one. More...   Watch Our Test Video   Friday #1 Hinckley 35 Vroom w/a Clear View Hinckley Yacht’s new 35 is the company’s first outboard-powered model. She measures 38’8” (11.79 m) with an 11’ (3.35 m) beam and draws only 34” (86.36 cm) with the twin 350-hp Mercurys trimmed up. Hinckley commissioned Michael Peters Yacht Design for the bottom design. Capt. Steve was impressed with the ripple-free clarity of the Clear View single-piece windshield. To see what else he liked, click here...   Watch Our New Video   5 Most Popular Reports of the Week   #1 The Props that Could Change the World of Boating Over the course of two days, BoatTEST’s captains tested a pair of Sharrow props and a pair of Yamaha Saltwater Series II props on a World Cat 325 DC. Here is a video of those tests... Sharrow Website Sharrow Store   #2 To Deep V or Not to Deep V? How to Choose the Right Bottom You’ve probably read “Its deep-V hull has a smooth, dry ride” a thousand times over in brochures and marketing materials. The biggest problem with this marketing talk isn’t that this boat or that one isn't particularly smooth nor very dry. No boat is perfectly so and we have to look at these traits comparatively. The problem is that virtually every boat out there other than jon boats are marketed and sold as deep-Vs. Even when they certainly are not. More...   Read More   #3 Robert Zarco is a Trial Lawyer Offering Advice on How to Save Money Mr. Zarco says he has always gotten top dollar for his used Formula boats because they are so well maintained. If you built boats for a living, as a customer would you rather have a family doctor or a trial lawyer who specializes in business litigation? In the case of Formula Boats, it’s happy to have a Miami trial lawyer, particularly one on his 14th Formula. As careful as Formula is to build the highest quality, safest and most trouble-free boats, the equipment in them is not immune to trouble in the harsh marine environment. It is for that reason that this builder – alone in class – pays for a Vessel Vanguard subscription for every boat it builds. And, Robert Zarco, Esq. is happy to have it. Find out why in this Vessel Vanguard video...     #4 Sunreef Yachts' New 100 Sunreef Power Catamaran Sunreef Yachts has unveiled photos and details of its 100 Sunreef Power, the company’s largest power catamaran to date. Hull Number One has a striking hull finished in dark gray and rose gold on the top hamper and with burnt orange upholstery on the outdoor furniture. More...   Read More   #5 North Atlantic Researchers Track 48 Great White Sharks Shark researchers have a strong understanding of the great white shark’s migration patterns up and down the Atlantic coast. They analyze the movements of 48 white sharks tagged off Massachusetts and in other areas along the East Coast. Find out where these creatures are lurking – you’ll be surprised. More...   Read More   Photo Of The Day "Boating on Volga River in Russia." 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 |
| --- |