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New Test Video

Galeon 400 Fly

Equipped Like a Large Yacht

After putting the Galeon 400 Fly through her paces, Capt. Steve called the new flying bridge motoryacht “comfortable and fun to drive,” and gives good insight into her handling and trim. He was equally impressed when he was in the engine room and found that the boat was equipped with aluminum stops on each side of the rudder post that ensure that it won’t swing into the propeller if there is a malfunction. More...

Self-Adjusting SMART TABS 

A Simple, Low-Cost Trim Solution

For more than 20 years, Nauticus Incorporated has been the industry leader in automatic trim tabs. SMART TABS, a boat-specific trim and stabilizer system for smaller craft from 10’ to 30’ (3.05 m to 9.14 m), uses patented technology to provide a cost-effective and innovative trim tab alternative with a suggested retail price starting at $149.99. SMART TABS automatically adjust to water conditions, boat speed and payload to improve ride and handling, bow angle, top speed and fuel economy. With no electric or hydraulic installation requirements, installation can be completed using common tools in an hour or less. All you do is drive – SMART TABS do the rest! Visit www.nauticusinc.com or call 800-233-0194 to learn more.

Sovereign Boat Club in Bradenton

Free Demo Ride on a Robalo R317

The Sovereign Boat Club vessel in Bradenton, FL is a brand new Robalo R317 that has one of the largest and most versatile cockpits in class. She’s designed for a family and has joystick twin engines, an electric flush toilet and lots of room. Membership in this boat is limited to 8 people so all can have access almost as many days as they want. Dues and monthly payments are a fraction of the cost of ownership. If you are interested in buying a new R317, SBC would be glad to give you a demo ride for free. 

For more information or to sign up for a demo ride, contact: [email protected] or call 727-200-3474.

Repowering with a 300-HP Outboard?

Here are Your Choices – And They’re All Different 

Last year, 34,500 outboard engines were sold that were 300-hp or greater and their average price was $24,421. When spending that kind of money, you owe it to yourself to check out what’s available. There are nine 300-hp gas engines on the market. They are not all the same. For example, only one has dual props, three are V6s, two pump-out 115 Amps, only one has a 35” (88.9 cm) shaft and one has 2 injectors per cylinder – you get the idea. Check out more than 20 data points below. 

Everglades 335CC  

A Premium, Unsinkable Center Console

Everglades designs the 335CC for the primary mission of providing the equipment and ride that serious offshore anglers want. Her secondary mission is to create a comfortable environment for family and friends during a day at the sandbar. To that end, she has comfortable seating around a table in the bow. Most important, however, is that the 335CC will float level even when swamped, thanks to Everglades’ patented RamCap construction. More...

77 Aluminum Fishboats On Display

On display at BoatTEST's Spring Virtual Boat Show are 77 aluminum fishboats from a dozen manufacturers. Browse the selection by clicking below.

Tracker Targa V-19 WT

Built To Last a Lifetime

There’s a difference between building a cheap boat and one that’s low-cost and a good value.  The Tracker Targa V-19 WT is built with all-welded seams, bulkheads, stringers, transoms and gunwales. The company says it uses 5052 aluminum alloy that’s .125 mm (.004”) thick. Decks are pressure-treated marine-grade plywood that is covered in fishing-friendly marine-grade carpeting. Between the hull and deck, Tracker fills voids with expanding foam that quiets the ride. The hull and deck carry a lifetime warranty. More...

 Hatteras M75 Panacera

High Styling, Shallow Draft, American Made

When Hatteras redesigned its 70 Motor Yacht as the M75 Panacera, it brought the lines and concepts that designer Enrico Gabbi used on the company’s 100 Raised Pilothouse down to a more manageable size. Below the surface, the M75 Panacera has a convex modified-V hull with tunnels that help reduce draft to 5’3” (1.6 m). This increases the number of areas that the motoryacht can visit. More...

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