Greg Sharrow and Capt. Steve discuss the new prop’s geometry during the first BoatTEST proof-of-concept tests in 2019.
Greg Sharrow is certainly the man of the hour in the boating world because his revolutionary props continue to dramatically improve the performance of boats. Sharrow, Capt. Steve and dozens of presidents of some of the most prestigious international boat brands will be attending the “Meet the Presidents” Hot Havana Nights party at a waterfront villa during the Miami Boat Show on Feb 17. BoatTEST members are invited. $75 per ticket while they last. More...
Two years ago — just two months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit — BoatTEST started a new division called Sovereign Boat Club (SBC) to create affordable shared access of boats. It started with one 27-footer (8.22 m) and now has six boats ranging from 24’ to 37’ (7.32 m to 11.28 m). The concept was to create a club with boats that could go offshore in comfort and safety for the family. All of the boats are equipped with hardtops, joysticks, electric toilets, chart plotters and all of the rest of it. Additionally, two have Seakeeper gyros and three have cabins below.
In some respects, SBC is like other shared access boat clubs, but in other ways, it is quite different. SBC’s boats cost their owners from four to eight times more than the boats cost in mass-market clubs. It is directed to a much more upscale market for people who want to go 50 miles offshore to fish or up and down the coast for overnight cruising. In essence, each boat is its own club and a business owned by the boat owner that is managed by Sovereign Boat Club. Find out how it is all works, how much memberships cost and how much boat owners can earn here...
The Monte Carlo Yachts 96 has a well-equipped pilothouse blended into her graceful lines just a few steps down from the flying bridge helm. The powered, leather-upholstered helm chair has controls for the three 19” (48.26 cm) Raymarine displays on the starboard armrest. A daybed/settee to starboard provides space for guests to keep the captain company. There’s even a chart table, a rarity in the modern wheelhouse. More...
Stella Blue is a 2016 Sea Ray 590 Fly that has been captain maintained and operated. She has Cummins 600-hp QSC diesel engines, Zeus pod drives and an upgraded 29.5kW Onan diesel generator. She also has upgraded air conditioning/heating in the salon a Seakeeper 9 gyroscopic stabilizer and Raymarine electronics package with FLIR cameras at the transom and in the engine room. Below, she has three staterooms and two heads. More...
This video, made by the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) Discover Boating program, provides five tips for new boaters who are shopping for their pride and joy at a boat show. The first — and most important — recommendation is to set a budget. Click to learn the next four. More...
Hatteras’ GT59 is obviously designed primarily for offshore big-game fishing with the speed, comfort and luxury that tournament anglers want. With power provided by twin 1,900 CAT C-32 engines, she hits 40 knots and when backed off to 2000 rpm and 33.9 knots, she has a range of 325.3 nautical miles. She also has the widest beam in class, a plus when trolling or drift-fishing in the trough. More...
Children often don’t like wearing Personal Flotation Devices. They can be uncomfortable and restricting. However, it can save their lives whether they are on the boat or in the water. Here are some suggestions from the captains at BoatTEST to help children enjoy boating while wearing their PFDs. More...
The Everglades 335CC is an elite-class center console distinguished by high-end features like the power-adjustable windshield, Pompanette Platinum Series helm seats, a cockpit wetbar and standard hullside door. Strong RAMCAP construction delivers a solid ride. She planed in just 3.7 seconds with twin 425-hp Yamahas and topped out at 54.7 mph (47.6 kt). More...
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