A $19,000 Package Boat | How to Choose Dock Lines | Formula 400 SSC - 03/31/21

Formula 400 SSC

1,400 HP, Sleeps 4, Hosts Many

The Formula 400 Super Sport Crossover is designed to make the owner feel proud to provide friends with such a luxurious, amenity-rich dayboat experience. She sleeps four below, making her a capable weekender for just the family. More...

International Diesel Emission

Regulations Delayed

The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Environment Protection Committee agreed to delay enforcement of Tier III engine emissions regulations for vessels longer than 78' (23. 77 m) after the United States Coast Guard said it would not take enforcement actions if vessels didn’t meet them. This is good news for all concerned.  Unfortunately, emission regulatory bodies around the world have no idea how little boats are actually operated. More...

Krogen Express 52'

Practical Features for Long-Range Cruising

The Krogen Express 52' is a semi-displacement yacht that's intended to spend long stretches of time away from the dock. In the salon, she has large, non-tinted windows that provide outstanding views but they also open to let in fresh air, a feature not often found on traditional-looking trawlers. More...

NW Explorations

Fun Flotilla in Alaska

On every leg of the NW Exploration Mother Goose Flotilla, there is one raft-up with anchors set and stern lines tied to trees on shore. With the Mother Goose crew running the lines, it is all easy-peasy.

If you've every dreamed of operating a twin-screw Grand Banks trawler in the wilds of the Alaskan panhandle, your dream could come true this spring and summer.  The Mother Goose Flotilla is just what its name implies.  The mother ship is there to take care of all your needs, keep you off the rocks, show you where to anchor, make all docking arrangements for you and have a crew there to take your lines and fix anything that goes wrong.  That's why it gets BoatTEST's Golden "Recommended" Seal.

The first leg of the cruise starts May 18, 2021 from Ketchikan, AK and the last one starts August 13. For those who would like to get the flavor of the experience, please view our short video narrated by Capt. Steve. Our accompanying report explains details of the cruise and has a FAQ section. We urge BoatTEST members to sign up while the few boats left for booking are still available. You’re not getting any younger. More... 

Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW

Solid Bass Boat Value

At $18,995 with a Mercury 60-hp four-stroke outboard and a custom-matched single-axle trailer, the Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW remains one of the best values in bass boats, in our opinion. She has a solid standard-equipment list and is robustly built with all-welded .100" aluminum. And she doesn’t need a Mack truck to trailer her. More...

Grady-White Freedom 307

Dual-Console w/Comfortable Ride

Grady-White's Freedom 307 is an offshore worthy dual-console with a SeaV2® hull that is exclusive to the brand. The hull design cushions the ride, creates stability and offers good performance with its continuous variable deep vee, and is one of the most important attributes of a Grady, as a boat is only as good as its hull. More...

1986 125' Heesen Tri-Deck Motoryacht

Sea Axis

The 1986 125' (381. m) Heesen, Sea Axis, underwent a complete structural rebuild in 2009-2010, then had the interior refurbished in 2015 and 2019. Some highlights include extending the decks and re-plating of hull sections plus engine and generator overhauls. For accommodations, she has 5 cabins. More...

First-Time Buyer

How to Choose the Right Dock Lines

If a boat is kept in a slip, one of the most important pieces of equipment on board is the dock lines. They are made from different materials and come in a range of diameters. The same goes for fenders. In both cases, size does in fact matter, but that does not always mean bigger. More...

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Enjoy the Boating Lifestyle

For the Price of a First-Class Slip

Imagine yourself, your family and friends in a new premium boat located in Bradenton or St. Petersburg, FL – virtually whenever you want. Club dues are a fraction of what it costs to operate one of these boats – much less to buy. Sovereign Boat Club makes boating more fun because it’s so inexpensive and hassle-free. Only a limited number of memberships are available. Get complete details at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.