Astondoa 66 Flybridge | New MJM 3z Outboard | Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence - 07/07/20
BoatTEST Newsletter July 7, 2020
Editor's Report
Astondoa 66 Flybridge:
Elegant Motoryacht Designed to Dazzle
The Astondoa 66 Flybridge is a motoryacht designed to impress even the most jaded yacht owner. The whole build from bow to stern is intended to maximize the utility of space and do it in high style. This Spanish builder has a vision that is as modern and cutting edge as anything coming out of Italy these days. As far as we can see, Astondoa has incorporated most of the latest good ideas of the Euro builders and added a few of its own. The manufacturer will customize the furniture to an owner’s needs. Belowdecks, she sleeps eight in four staterooms. More...
New Model
MJM Introduces a New Outboard Dayboat
A computer image of the 3z is 38’2” (11.63 m) long with an 11’ (3.35 m) beam.
MJM Yachts continues to expand its outboard-powered choices with the new 3z dayboat. In a virtual press conference, MJM owner Peter Johnstone, CEO Peter Truslow and designer Doug Zurn introduced the new model that it hopes to have available later this year. “These boats are the product of several lifetimes of experience,” said Johnstone. His parents Bob and Mary Johnstone founded the company, and they were ahead of the upscale dayboat curve in America. More...
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Sea-Doo GTI SE 170:
Everyman’s Tow Boat
On its 2020 GTI SE 170 personal watercraft, Sea-Doo focused on improving the ride. The manufacturer lowered the overall center of gravity by placing the internal storage lower in the boat and positioning the passengers lower on the craft when riding. The hull is also 1” (2.54 cm) wider and has bolt-on sponsons on each side. Best of all, she is a low-cost, high-fun tow boat. More...
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Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence:
Amenities-Rich Center Console Crossover
The private shower makes the 45 Divergence more amenable to longer-term cruises.
Calling on its experience with what customers prioritize in features on larger yachts, Ocean Alexander put one important amenity on the 45 Divergence center console cross over that we rarely see: a separate shower stall in the private head. It’s one of the many comfort luxuries that set the 45 Divergence apart from other center consoles. More...
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Riviera 575 SUV:
Premium Express Yacht w/Wider Beam
One of the biggest challenges that designers face with an express yacht like the Riviera 575 SUV is maintaining the boat’s sleek profile while still providing plenty of headroom below. One critically important design element is her 16’10” (5.13 m) beam. She’s nearly a foot (30.48 cm) wider of the same length than express yachts from Italy and even the United States. This detail contributes to her stability and riding comfort when underway and makes the gathering areas and staterooms more spacious. More...
Captain's Report
Lumishore LUX Lighting:
Premium LED Illumination
Lumishore can put on quite a light show with its LUX collection.
The LUX series of lights from Lumishore is much more than underwater LED lighting. The LUX Lighting Collection includes above the surface products and controllers for the whole system. LUX lights feature CRGBW LEDs with cool and warm hues, and the controls can change colors and even flash the lights to the beat of a song. More...
Captain's Report
Mako Pro Skiff 19 CC:
Affordable Starter Fishing Boat
The Mako Pro Skiff 19 CC could be a great boat for couples: a couple of buddies heading out fishing; a couple of kids having fun or; a couple just starting out with its first boat. She’s designed for stability with the Advanced Inverted V (AIV) that has been used on all Mako skiffs for the past four years. It provides for improved acceleration and a 9”(23 cm) draft so anglers can get into the shallows. She’s also a good value with a nationally advertised price of $26,390 with a 115-hp Mercury outboard and single-axle trailer. More...
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