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title: The “Succession” Superyacht | “Unsinkable” Yacht Sinks in 16 Minutes | Insuring your Old Boat
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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 Arksen 85 Expedition Yacht w/7,000 NM Range The all-aluminum Arksen 85 appears as a cross between a destroyer and an expedition yacht, and the mothership of the Arksen 28 which we tested recently. She’s ready for whatever the intrepid owner chooses to throw at her, including open sea crossings up to 7,000 NM per the builder. She sleeps up to 14. READ MORE ON THE 85 SEE ARKSEN 28 TEST TUESDAY #1 Azimut Seadeck 6 A Fun Island in the Sun At the Venice Boat Show this summer, Azimut — the world's largest builder of motoryachts — debuted its new Seadeck 6, the first model of a new series. They call her a "Fun Island" but her attributes don't stop there. While her stern beach and water playground are what set her apart, forward she takes care of business. We took her for a sea trial from Venice to the Aegean Sea. VENICE BOAT SHOW DEBUT WEDNESDAY #1 North Pacific 590 Premium-Class World Ranger The North Pacific 590 combines fine woodworking and grand views with a CE Class A rating marking her build quality and stability. She’s available in three, four or five-stateroom versions. Twin Cummins QSL 405 diesels provide a top speed of approximately 12.5 knots and a 7-11-knot cruise.  SEE CAPT. BOOMIES' TEST VIDEO THURSDAY #1 New NX Boats NX 340 Sport Coupe Brazilian Build with Salsa The NX 340 Sport Coupe has the sharp forward entry and high freeboard that should make her at home in boating centers worldwide. She's built in Brazil and available with outboards or sterndrives, but we wonder if she can Samba.  SEE CAPT. SHELLEY'S NEW VIDEO FRIDAY #1 New Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht Lux-Class Interior The new Riviera 58 SMY was recently inspected by Capt. Boomies and Capt. Gregg, the former who captained megayachts for 20 years and the latter who owns a 56' premium motoryacht. In other words, they know a good fit and finish when they see it. Join them on a fun trip through a large motoryacht. SEE OUR VIDEO Most Popular News Items of the Week MONDAY #1 3 Big Reasons to Switch to Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion batteries are lighter than lead-acid and their long lifespan could mean you'll never need to replace your boat's batteries. The longevity reduces the cost per year, but they're expensive.  SEE THE REPORT TUESDAY #1 Why Did an "Unsinkable" Yacht Sink in 16 Minutes? Veteran yacht designer and writer Chris Freer discusses the key issues that most likely led to the sinking of Bayesian, which has captured the attention of the boating world. ISSUES TO INVESTIGATE WEDNESDAY #1 279' Solandge: Scene of "Succession" Fight Just as Babe Ruth pointed to the fences, so, too did the HBO 'Succession' meme the Murdoch family's feud that was playing out in the papers last week. Find out what living the good life is like on a superyacht with rich brats. SEE THE TRAILER THURSDAY #1 Lessons in Dead Reckoning, II You know where you are and where you want to go — but what’s the course to steer? While GPS will keep you on course, what if it fails? Here’s how the pros at Halcyon Yachts Delivery Service calculate the route, integrating tidal currents. BASIC NAVIGATION VIDEO FRIDAY #1 Insurance for Your "Seasoned" Boat While it’s no problem to insure a new or slightly used boat, you may have to do some looking to insure an aged classic with a few blemishes and quirks — here’s where to start. LEARN MORE THIS WEEK'S REPORT ARCHIVED REPORTS Life is Better on a Boat  Every day, we feature a new photo. Submit yours! 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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