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3 Blades or 4? | World’s Largest Ladies Tournament | Ocean Alex 27E - 08/31/21

BoatTEST Newsletter August 31, 2021

 

Features Video

Ocean Alexander 27E

Explore in Luxury

Presenting a new twist on the concept of exploration yachts, Ocean Alexander offers the 27E as part of its new Explorer Series. With luxurious accommodations and the kind of engineering designed to withstand long voyages coupled with cruising ranges more than 2,000 nautical miles, everything is geared toward ensuring comfort and safety. More...

 

Test Video

Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS

European Style on an American-Sized Boat

With a nod toward exciting performance courtesy of triple 300-hp Mercury Verado outboards plus exterior and interior layouts offering a host of opportunities for both day tripping as well as longer cruising times is what the versatile Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS is all about. Her aft stateroom and convertible dinette, full galley and stand-up head/shower, open cockpit entertaining space, plenty of seating from bow to stern and the unique beach door will make time away from the dock that much more enjoyable. More...

 

Editor's Report

Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon

Hang Time to the Max

Powered by a 600-hp PCM® ZZ8 – 6.2L gasoline engine pushing an innovative hull designed to optimize wakesurf and wakeboard waves and even configure them to a rider’s individual style, the Nautique Super Air G23 delivers in-your-face over-the-top action. Wide-open deck space and an optional stereo system add to the excitement. More...

 

The Largest Ladies-Only

Fishing Tournament in the World

All the anglers participating in the tournament are women.

The 2021 Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament is now part of the event’s long history, but the impact continues to be felt all over Dare County, North Carolina. For a recap, this was the 32nd year of the charity contest. Tarheel, a 62’ (18.9 m) Bayliss Boatworks owned and run by Capt. John Bayliss and the team of local lady anglers took the top trophy as well as the Billfish Jackpot prize of $42,500 after releasing three whites and one blue marlin. A record 145 boats with nearly 900 female anglers competed in this year’s Alice Kelly Memorial. More...

 

Boating Tip

Three Blades or Four Which is Better?

The continuing debate on whether to choose a three- or four-blade propeller is centered around individual boating needs. Speed, acceleration, handling and fuel efficiency are factors to be considered. More...

 

Navigation Equipment

C-Map Launches High-Resolution Chart Cards

Higher resolution means even more detail for Lowrance, Simrad and B&G plotters.

C-Map, a maker of digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has launched high-detail C-Map Discover and C-Map Revel charts for Lowrance, Simrad and B&G multifunction displays. More...

 

“Travel Slowly and Carry a Joystick.”

All SBC boats have a joystick. It is one of the many important details that separate our premium boats from the mass-market boat clubs.  Affordable annual memberships in boats ranging from 27’ to 33’ (8.2 m to 10 m) are now available in St. Petersburg and Bradenton, Fla.

Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.

 

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"These sisters are enjoying a sunset cruise on Lake Osakis in MN on a Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 22 DLX."

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