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Captain's Report

Ocean Alexander 26R

Choose Open or Closed Upper Deck

The 84’5” (25.73 m) Ocean Alexander 26R is the second model in the company’s Revolution series. She’s a bit of a departure from the manufacturer’s traditional motoryachts. British designer Evan K. Marshall collaborated with Arrabito Naval Architects to create a boat with the plumb bow and robust profile of modern motoryachts coming out of Europe these days. She can have an open flying bridge or enclosed skylounge. More...

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Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius

Express Yacht w/Cockpit Controls

The 54 Cantius was designed to fill a gap in the Cruisers Yachts line between 48’ (14.6 m) and 60’ (18.3 m). She has the cockpit, salon, galley and helm all on the same deck level. She’s powered by twin 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS950 pod drives and is of a size that the 54 Cantius could be a first express yacht for an owner stepping up. To make the transition easier, there are controls in the cockpit.  More...

Captain's Report

Grady-White Fisherman 180

Doing the Family Proud

The smallest boat in the Grady-White lineup, the Fisherman 180 still has a salty feel with 48 sq. ft of cockpit space and 22” (55.88 cm) of depth in the area. The console has a lockable electronics box, plus bulk storage for tackle and toys. A standard 11-gallon (41.64 L) livewell is situated on the front of the console near the large 89-quart (84.2 L) insulated overboard draining fish box in the bow. She rides on the same SeaV2® bottom and has the same quality hardware as her larger siblings. More...

Outboard Buyers' Guide

Repowering a 225-HP Outboard? Here are 8

If a 200-hp outboard lacks the power for a given application, but 250 is too much, there are eight 225-hp models available from six manufacturers. They range in weight from 475 lbs. (216 kg) to 619 lbs. (276 kg). Six come in shaft lengths ranging from 20” (50.8 cm) to 25” (63.5 cm) to 30” (76.2 cm), while two are available in 20” (50.8 cm) and 25” (63.5 cm). Click here to see all the specs...

Sovereign Boat Club’s

“Share the Wealth” Program

The concept of Sovereign Boat Club is quite simply to share the wealth. It’s a win-win for everyone! A max of 8 members pay a fraction of a boat’s cost to a boat owner who has already bought a premium boat. Each party is sharing what they can afford and the benefit for both is the affordable premium boat usage. Annual memberships in five premium boats ranging from 27’ to 35’ (8.2 m to 10.66 m) are now available in St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Fla. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474. 

Pre-Owned Yacht

2013 80 Hatteras:

Khalessi

The 2013 80’ (24.38 m) Hatteras motoryacht, Khalessi, is in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and belonged to an owner who spared no expense on upgrades and maintenance. She’s maintained daily by a captain. She’s powered by twin 1,600-hp Caterpillar C-32 diesels and has twin 27.5-kW generators. The original hydraulic stabilizers were upgraded to zero speed and there’s a hydraulic bow thruster. More...

Safe Boating Week

Five Common Safety Blunders

We’re bullish on captains being proactive when it comes to safety. Sometimes, though, it’s what a boat owner or captain doesn’t do that can lead to a major safety issue. Click to learn our top five. More...

60 Dual Consoles on Display

BoatTEST's Spring Virtual Boat Show has 60 dual consoles on display from several manufacturers. Browse the selection by clicking below.

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