Boat Sales Up 59% | Palm Beach 55 | Cruisers Yachts 338 Bowrider - 07/17/20
BoatTEST Newsletter July 17, 2020
Weekly BoatTEST Video Report
New Products, New Boats
& Seamanship Tips
In this week’s BoatTEST Video Report, Capt. Steve introduces us to new boats, interviews a young lady who has made a splash in the boating industry for her boat-handling skills, plus he fills us in on seamanship and safety advice based on accident reports from the 4th of July weekend. See it Now...
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New Axopar 28 Cabin for
Lease or Charter in Ft. Meyers
Few boats have taken the nation by storm as has the innovative Axopar 28 Cabin. Now, this vessel is available for lease or charter through BoattestLEASING on behalf of its owner, starting immediately. She is the premium Brabus Edition and is based at the Gulf Star Marina in Ft. Meyers, FL. The cabin seats 5 and is fully air conditioned. It has an electric-flush porcelain toilet, a wet bar aft, two refrigerators, a bow thruster, autopilot, full electronics, upgraded stereo, a VHF radio, fore and aft sun awnings, and a power pole, among other amenities. Lease terms run from 1 to 4 years, bareboat charters begin at 10 days, which need not be consecutive. The boat may be taken all over the west coast of Florida and 100 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. For more information, call BTL general manager Greg Sweeney at (727) 200-3474 | [email protected].
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Palm Beach 55:
The Next Level of Downeast Yacht
As a Downeast cruising motoryacht, the Palm Beach 55 is a jewel, in our considered opinion. She has advanced the breed by refining the styling and her large cockpit with twin transom doors makes the swim platform and cockpit work together as a staging area for a variety of activities. Her garage and 10’8” (3.25 m) outboard-powered inflatable tender make the Palm Beach 55 a serious cruising boat because it expands her utility. Combine this with the optional layout plans that can adjust cabin capacity, and she becomes a usable cruiser that just happens to be gorgeous. But, that just scratches the surface. Find out more...
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Cruisers Yachts 338 Bow Rider:
Big, Luxurious Crossover Bowrider
The 338 Bow Rider has a cabin that sleeps 2.
At 32’11” (9.98 m) with a 10’6” (3.20 m) beam, the Cruisers 338 Bow Rider has space for at least 16 people to enjoy a day on the water in her cockpit and bow. But when the time comes for the owning couple to get away for a weekend, she also has a cabin with standing headroom and adequate space for two people to sleep comfortably. Belowdecks, there’s also a mini galley and a private head compartment. More...
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BENETEAU Swift Trawler 35:
Affordable, Well-Equipped Trawler
Beneteau’s Swift Trawler series has grown in popularity because buyers have all the boat that they really need for their limited cruising missions. The Swift Trawler 35 is intended for a couple who wants to cruise the coast but has no intentions of attempting to navigate Cape Horn. She’s affordable, but reasonably well-equipped for her mission with a standard equipment list that includes bow and stern thrusters, trim tabs with indicators, an autopilot and a windlass. The master stateroom is in the bow and, if guests show up, there’s an adequate cabin for them, too. More...
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Boating News
Boat Sales Up in May 59%
Saltwater boats like the Robalo 246 Cayman were among the leading sellers in May.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is reporting that new recreational boat sales rebounded in May and were up by 59% compared to April. The organization also said sales increased by 9% from pre-pandemic levels on a seasonally adjusted basis. Total sales in May were the highest they’ve been in a decade with upticks across all segments, the report said. More...
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Robalo R317:
Dual Console w/ Comforts of Home
The Robalo R317’s head is spacious enough for an adult to answer nature’s call in relative comfort.
On its R317 dual-console, Robalo separates the head compartment from the cabin to allow for more privacy. Passengers enter the private head via a hatch to starboard in the bow. The compartment has 3’ (.91 m) of seated headroom on the toilet, which means that most adults can use it without having to crouch. The hatch for the cabin is in the port console and it’s large enough to make it easy for adults to climb down. The berth measures 6’6” (1.98 m) long, 35” (88 cm) at the head and 14” (35 cm) wide at the foot and a port opens to let in fresh air. It is ideal for an afternoon nap, or for kids to play on their iPads. More...
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Leopard 53 Powercat:
Catamaran w/Stateroom Options
The Leopard 53 Powercat’s three-cabin plan.
Leopard offers its 53 Powercat with a choice of cabin-deck arrangements. The three-stateroom layout has the master quarters in the starboard hull. The berth is aft with a chest of drawers and hanging locker amidships and the head forward. Amenities include his and hers sinks and a separate shower in the bow. Two guest cabins are in the port hull with the berths as far apart as possible and the en suite heads at amidships. A plan for 8 guests has four identically laid out cabins with quarters for a single crew member in the bow. More...
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