BoatTEST is inviting its members who will be attending the Miami International Boat Show to a “Meet the Presidents” party that will be attended by CEOs of the best American and International boat builders. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with the men and women who are building the most exciting, sophisticated and easy-to-operate boats ever made.
Join Capt. Steve and the BoatTEST team for the best party during the Miami Boat Show at a private waterfront villa in Miami. Cocktails and canapes will be served along with live Cuban music. A limited number of tickets are available, so reserve yours now. $75 each, max two per order. Click here...
With triple 300-hp Mercury Verado outboards, our test model Fountain 34SC hit a top speed of 68.2 mph. For those brave souls who want to go even faster, bolt on triple 450-hp Mercury Racing 450R outboards and Fountain says the speed will top 85 mph — then you’ll definitely be first to the fish. Head-turning colors in paint or graphics and bold interior designs ensure you won’t be ignored at the weigh-ins or poker runs, either. More...
This 2018 48’ Galeon express yacht is powered by twin 435-hp Volvo Penta IPS 600s with a joystick. Features include a tender garage, hydraulic swim platform, an electrically-powered cockpit awning and oversized 12,000 BTU air conditioning units. She has new batteries and the engines, generator and pod drives have been recently serviced. The windows and power sunroof have V-kool tinting and she has two cabins and two heads below. FYI — This boat has no name, which means the new owner can name her without incurring the mythological bad luck. More...
What is most noticeable and visible at first glance is the tall fiberglass chine and hull sides that reach a maximum height of 17.72” (45 cm) around the helm seats and console area. The reverse design of the tubes indicates an aggressive high-performance character that's not possible with more conventional RIB designs with large inflatable tubes just above the water and only a fiberglass bottom. She has three steps and three spray rails and is intended for high-speed and agile, dry maneuvering. More...
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Skayr Yachts is a new Dutch company that is planning on having its first 40’ (12.19 m) boat at the Cannes boat show next September. The CAD image of a 50’ (15.24 m) model, seen above, is hoped to be at the Fort Lauderdale show later this year. Three things caught our attention about this future boat: 1) The concept is to make just one cabin below to be like a luxury hotel suite for a couple; 2) she’ll be made of aluminum; 3) in Turkey in a free zone. Turkey is a popular place to build these days because of its skilled craftsmen and the competitive labor rate. Obviously, this boat is not for everyone and that’s what the company’s founders are banking on. More...
Prestige Yachts offers the 520 motoryacht as an express or flying bridge model. She can be optioned with three staterooms including a full-beam master or with a fourth cabin aft replacing the dinghy garage. Her flying bridge and bow relaxation areas are good-sized and there’s private entry to the owner’s stateroom. More...
The Stingray 225SE 40th anniversary edition combines performance and a competitive price. This boat is powered by a 240-hp sterndrive engine and comes with a standard tow pylon, cockpit table, Fusion premium stereo and SeaDek mat decking throughout. She is designed for lakes and protected water. Check out the options on the company’s website. More...
Because wind and current conspire to move a fishing boat off a potential hotspot in seconds, doing it right means dropping the anchor. That takes time and energy. Joystick controls with GPS linking can offer a tech-driven way for an outboard-powered boat to stay on top of that spot without ground tackle. Check out some of the reasons you might want this system on your boat. More...
Bottom paints are all intended to eliminate growth on a boat’s bottom and to get the job done they have biocides in them. But there are many different types of biocides and some may work better or worse than others in different environments. Get some tips on making the right choice here...
Sovereign Boat Club’s latest addition to its growing fleet is an Everglades 235CC. This is a fisherman’s dream, but also a good boat for family outings. All of SBC’s vessels are permitted to go up to 50 miles offshore, which means she can get to the grouper and red snapper fishing grounds. Best of all, she has the lowest annual dues of any boat in the SBC fleet — and is based in Tampa Bay ready for action. More...
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