Charters Now Available | Boat Education | Galeon 560 Sky - 07/23/20
BoatTEST Newsletter July 23, 2020
Education
America’s Boating Club:
One-Stop Shop for Online Learning
An educated boater is a happier, more confident one.
America’s Boating Club offers members online education in the form of courses, seminars and virtual classrooms. The organization’s online safety course is one of the most popular in the country and is available in English or Spanish. The club also offers interactive online seminars for which members receive a 25% discount. Finally, the virtual classroom has narrated slide presentations and webinars and, the website is easy to navigate. We highly recommend it. More...
Charter a Premium Boat in St. Petersburg
BoattestLEASING is now offering the Pursuit DC266 as a bare-boat charter, in addition to a leasing option. Unlike most charters, which are reserved on consecutive days, BoattestLEASING’s charter days can be spread out over several months or a whole year. Select the number of days you wish to charter the boat (a minimum of 10), and pay for just those days. Get your family out on the water this year in a premium-quality dual console, which is fully equipped for fishing, cruising and exploring. Overnight charters are available, and the boat may be taken 100 miles offshore. Now you don’t have to go to the Caribbean for a bare-boat charter – you can do it right at home. For those who want the advantages of leasing, leases are available for this Fall and Winter. For more information, contact Mary Mohr at (813) 294-3066 | Mary@BoattestLEASING.com.
Features Video
Galeon 560 Sky:
Express Yacht w/Excellent Finish Work
It’s easy to lavish praise on the Galeon 560, because there are so many examples of details that deserve it. First, all the cabinetry is done in-house. Each piece fits precisely and has been stained and varnished with care. Doors are book-matched and drawers close softly. Galeon also has its own metal shop and old-world craftsmanship is visible. Galeons are built in northern Poland, which now produces more boats than any other country in Europe. More...
Test Video
BENETEAU Oceanis 62:
Sailing Yacht for Distance Cruising
The Oceanis 62 is designed for the avid sailor who plans to spend lots of time on the water, either on an extended cruise or entertaining friends on day outings. She is equipped with all the gear that a captain needs to sail short-handed and her tall mast and asymmetrical spinnaker can provide good light-air performance. Designers extended her 17’6” (5.33 m) beam all the way to her stern, and that translates to comfortable accommodations for six below decks. More...
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Test Video
Ranger Boats Z519L:
Premium Bass Boat Ready to Fish
The Ranger Boats Z519L has the look and feel of a premium bass boat, according to our test captain. She has thickly padded bucket seats with supporting bolsters and anti-fatigue carpeting to help keep anglers fresh during a long day on the water. She also feels like a bigger boat than her 19’9” (6.02 m) length when running through lake chop, we’re told. A comprehensive standard equipment list includes everything an angler needs to head straight to the lake. More...
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Test Video
Axopar 28 Cabin:
Ready to Bust Through Waves
The Axopar 28 Cabin has a shoal-draft twin-stepped bottom, which extends the keel forward to nearly its snub-nosed bow. In 4’ to 6’ head seas (1.22 m to 18.3 m), and in following seas, she ripped through the waves with the sharp entry slicing through the waves. In beam seas, she remains comfortable and readily takes more power when it’s applied. In calm water, she hits 55.9 mph and is just plain fun to crank through turns. More...
Product Review
Icom M93D:
Floating Handheld VHF Radio
The M93D not only floats, it has built-in GPS and DSC.
Icom’s M93D looks like just another handheld VHF radio with a removable antenna, belt clip and a corded attachable microphone. What sets this unit apart from others is that it also has a built-in GPS. It can store up to 50 waypoints and the unit can be used to navigate to those spots. Because it has GPS and DSC, when an emergency alert goes out, so does the user’s location. More...
Environmental News
June Tied with Third Hottest Month on Record
This chart from NOAA shows noteworthy weather events related to heat.
The earth’s warming trend continued in June, making the month the third hottest on record and tying a mark set in 2015. Warm temperatures for the year to date make 2020 the second hottest in the 141-year climate record according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). More...
Boating News of the Week: Episode #14
If you missed the new BoatTEST Reports last Friday morning, you can now see it in "re-runs." Episode #14 included an interview with Oyster Harbors Marine, seamanship tips and safety advice, and much more. Check out all of our weekly videos...
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All smiles while enjoying a boat ride.
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