Chaparral 280 OSX | Regal 26 XO | Palm Beach 55 - 07/18/20
BoatTEST Newsletter July 18, 2020
Most Popular Boats of the Week
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Monday #1
Chaparral 280 OSX:
Luxury Bowrider w/Convertible Seating
The 280 OSX’s twin helm seats swivel to enhance the cockpit’s social utility.
On the Chaparral 280 OSX, there are two bucket seats side by side at the helm. A companion can join the captain to provide another set of eyes during a long cruise or when running on a crowded waterway on a Saturday afternoon. When the boat arrives at her destination, the seats can be swiveled so the duo can join the cockpit conversation. There’s an inviting layout in the bow as well and the head compartment next to the helm can comfortably accommodate an adult. More...
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Tuesday #1
Heesen 144:
Tri-Deck Superyacht Ready for Charter
AT LAST was ahead of her time when she was christened in 2009 and in 2015, she was named the No. 1 charter boat of the year. She underwent an interior refit in 2014 that was supervised by renowned designer Tui Pranich and further interior upgrades were performed in 2017 with new soft goods. She has accommodations for 11 in a full-beam master stateroom on the main deck and in four cabins belowdecks. Kamewa water jets create an advantageous draft for cruising the Bahamas and other areas where inboards can’t venture. More...
Wednesday #1
Regal 26 XO:
Trailerable Pocket Cruiser
The Regal 26 XO offers utility for a couple or small family that wants to boat on more than one body of water. Her 8’6” (2.59 m) beam means she can be trailered without a permit in all 50 states. She’s offered with sterndrive or outboard power. When equipped with a Yamaha 300 hp outboard, dry weight is estimated at 6,100 lbs. (2,767 kg), so she can be towed by a full-sized pickup or SUV and even some mid-sized models. Belowdecks, she can sleep four. Unfortunately, there are not many pocket cruisers on the market these days, but this is one of the leading ones. More...
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Thursday #1
Nordhavn N60:
LRC w/Redundant Systems
The Nordhavn N60 is a trawler designed, built and equipped to safely cross oceans and be at sea for weeks at a time. A plethora of redundant systems give the enclosed main helm a commercial or military feel. The Portugese bridge’s wing controls improve the operator’s view when docking and there’s a separate captain’s cabin just abaft the main helm. With two staterooms and a well-appointed galley and salon, she should be comfortable for two couples to enjoy an extended cruise. More...
Friday #1
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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