During a recent cruise through Scandinavia, BoatTEST founder Jeff Hammond found time to visit several boat manufacturers, including Sweden’s Candela. The company is the first to produce a production of a foiling electrically-powered runabout, the C7. Come along as we go behind the scenes at the company’s headquarters in Stockholm and take a ride. More...
The Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS is a large crossover dayboat that has bluewater adventure in her DNA, but genteel entertaining afloat is her calling card. More...
For the 11’ (3.35 m) long VX Cruiser HO, Yamaha installed a high-performance engine to its most popular cruising hull and connected it to a 155mm jet pump. It runs on regular unleaded so there’s no hunting for high-octane. RiDE technology on the left handlebar makes it easy to shift into reverse. Just remember that when you’re in reverse, the steering is backwards. More...
The 1969 105’ Feadship, Nereus, is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and has had a complete refit costing nearly $20 million. The scope of the work needs to be seen to be appreciated and she has been awarded a membership in the Feadship Heritage Fleet. She was also voted the Spectator’s Choice award at the 2021 Vintage Weekend at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL. More...
The 335CC from Everglades is an elite-class center console with high-end features like the power-adjustable windshield, Pompanette Platinum Series helm seats, a cockpit wetbar and standard hullside door. More...
One of the advantages of being a member of Sovereign Boat Club is the chance to operate and get comfortable with a boat, or a boat size, that one would like to own. A recent audit of SBC members revealed that 20% of the members have gone on to buy a new or used boat the same size or larger than the one they were a member in. To “test the waters” in a boat you can be proud of and to learn more about an SBC membership, click here…
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Sunreef Explorer Series
Adventurer Mike Horn to Head North in Luxury
CAD drawing of a potential Mike Horn excursion north with a wealthy friend.
Sunreef has designed two new expedition yachts, the Explorer 40M (131’3”) and 50M (164’), and has partnered with professional adventurer Mike Horn to be the ambassador of the new line. The company says the 50M includes extra storage for provisioning and a smart waste-management system. But can she handle ice? More...
The moment we all dread. It’s a warm sunny day and you’re out for a cruise. Suddenly the boat shudders beneath you. Pings, dings and clangs are heard and you realize that you’ve hit a submerged object. After making sure the crew is safe, the next step is to immediately check your bilge for leaks. More...
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