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BoatTEST Newsletter June 5, 2020
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Dufour Expands in U.S.
The 530 is Dufour’s newest monohull sailboat.
Sailboat manufacturer Dufour has announced it is making a push into the North American market spearheaded by the appointment of a new dealer to target US east coast sales. Atlantic Cruising Yachts (ACY) joins the French builder’s current 10-strong dealer network, and will handle sales from south of New York, down to Florida. The dealer is taking delivery of three new Dufours (390, 430 and the new 530) in the coming weeks. More...
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Formula 290 Bowrider:
Upgraded for Greater Utility
BoatTEST first tested the Formula 290 Bowrider in 2016. Last year, the manufacturer updated the boat’s cockpit seating. A horseshoe-shaped aft lounge can be filled in with the dual-height cockpit table and cushions. It combines with an aft-facing larger sunpad to create a spacious area to catch some rays. Formula’s level of quality and fit-and-finish remain unchanged. Note the extended swim platform for launching water sports and toys. Everyone will like the fold-down step for sitting in the water. More...
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Prestige 460 Fly:
Flying Bridge Yacht w/Modern Interior
Hullside windows let in lots of natural light in the Prestige Yachts 460 Fly’s forward berth.
The first words that came to mind when we first looked at the Prestige Yachts 460 Fly were “lots of natural light.” Full-height windows provide panoramic views in the salon, and the windows in the hullsides let light into the cabins. Even the guest cabins get ample light, which is not always the norm on a boat in this size range. More...
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Mako 214 CC:
Now, Family Amenities Come Standard
For the 2020 edition of the 214 CC, Mako focused on comfort with its upgrades. In the bow, bottom cushions and removable backrests are now standard as are the padded bolsters that encircle the boat’s interior. Ditto for the full-width aft bench seat that has a folding center section and the swim platform aft to starboard. It has a ladder underneath. More...
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Nimbus Boats Completes Purchase of
Alukin Boats
The Alukin DP 650 bowrider launched earlier this year.
Nimbus Boats has acquired aluminum boat manufacturer Alukin Boats Sweden AB. “Despite the current situation, we are looking forward positively and have a strong belief in the aluminum boat segment for the Nordic region and new markets for Alukin,” says Nimbus CEO Jan-Erik Lindström. More...
Boating News
2019 State of Great Lakes Report Released
Fishing remains one of the most popular activities on the Great Lakes.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released the 2019 State of the Great Lakes report that provides an overview of the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem. More...
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