COVID-19 Claims Another Victim: Evinrude - 05/28/20
BoatTEST Newsletter May 28, 2020
Breaking News
Evinrude Drops Out:
4 Outboard Brands Remain
BRP, the parent company of Evinrude outboards, announced last night that it is discontinuing production of Evinrude engines. In its press release, it stated that the COVID-19 pandemic obliged it to stop production immediately. BRP President and CEO José Boisjoli said, “This business segment had already been facing some challenges and the impact of the current context has forced our hand.” Read the complete press release here...
Industry News
Boat Sales Surge During Pandemic
The two-month lockdown and the necessity of social distancing has highlighted the desirability of boating. Many people who would otherwise be spending their summer doing something else – like renting a house in the South of France or in Tuscany – are turning those dollars into boat buying. In addition, most dealerships have been closed the last two months, and pent-up demand is overwhelming some dealerships. The result is that all across the nation there has been an upsurge in boat sales. More...
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490:
Easy-Sailing Offshore Yacht
The trend toward easy boating isn’t reserved for powerboats. Jeanneau’s team of Philippe Briand and Jean-Marc Piaton designed the Sun Odyssey 490 to have unobstructed passage throughout the cockpit and deck. That makes it easy to move when working the sails or pulling up to a dock. World-cruising, anyone? More...
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Cruisers Yachts 60 Cantius:
Express Yacht for Genteel Cruising
The VIP stateroom in the 60 Cantius’ bow was designed for comfort in more than one way.
Many veteran cruising couples prefer to take an extended trip with another couple rather than cramming more people on board. Cruisers Yachts knew this, and designers prioritized privacy on the 60 Cantius, placing the VIP stateroom at the opposite end of the motoryacht from the master. With at least two bulkheads between the two cabins, there is also sound privacy. Large windows in the hull side open up the forward VIP making bright. It has a large en suite head. More...
RIBs or Rigid Hull Inflatables serve many masters as one of the most unheralded designs in recreational boating. Their hard bottoms can deliver the ride of a deep-V while the inflatable collars help dampen the impacts in rough water and provide lift. There are 10 RIBs on display at VirtualBOATSHOW.com. To visit the boat show – admittance is free – click here...
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Sea-Doo Fish Pro:
Low-Cost Fishing Platform
Sea-Doo’s Fish Pro has noteworthy fishing features including a water temperature gauge on the digital display, but most of the focus is on the stern. The 13.5-gallon (51-L) LinQ Fishing Cooler secures to the deck, has a recessed work surface and a storage net. Four standard clip-on rod holders can be positioned in myriad positions for trolling or drift fishing. More...
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Boston Whaler 250 Outrage:
Comfort for Fishing and Cruising
The Boston Whaler 250 Outrage’s cockpit has some of the best depth in class.
The cockpit of the Boston Whaler 250 Outrage has 27” (68.58 cm) of depth, deeper than most boats this size. A fold-out stern seat is among the easiest to deploy in class. Bolsters extend all the way forward to the bow where optional cushions can be added for more comfortable cruising. Its helm and companion seat are among the best and most comfortable in the 25’ (7.62 m) size range. More...
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Boating News of the Week: Episode #7
If you missed BoatTEST's video news of the week webcast last Friday morning, you can now see it in "re-runs." Episode #7 included an interview with Geoff Leech, senior director of marine services at Sirius Marine, the 2019 USCG Accident Report, highlights of the new Sharrow mass-produced SS loop prop, the Riviera 505 SUV and Jeanneau NC 37, and much more. Check out all of our weekly videos...
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