Fairline Targa 65 GT | Nimbus T9 | Grady-White Marlin 300 - 01/13/21

BoatTEST Newsletter January 13, 2021 

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Fairline Targa 65 GT:

Entertaining Express Yacht

The Fairline Targa 65 GT has the same sleek profile as the Targa 65 GTO, but in the newer Targa 65 GT, designer Alberto Mancini focused on larger gathering areas, especially in the salon. He used extra-large windows and chose loose furniture pieces for flexibility. For those who like the sun, check out that bow. Belowdecks, she can sleep up to 10.

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Nimbus T9:

Scandinavian Day Boat Sleeps 2

The 30’8” (9.35 m) T9 is the first of Nimbus Yachts’ “Tender” series and while she certainly could be a capable superyacht tender, the T9 is a day boat that can be used to entertain, cruise and even tow watersports. With a cabin for two, she can also work for a weekend getaway.

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Grady-White Marlin 300:

Ready to Head Offshore

The Marlin 300 was the first boat to incorporate the exclusive SeaV2 hull design, and it worked so well that it became the standard for so many other models. But Grady-White didn’t stop there to ensure she’s a capable offshore challenger. Add in the myriad of fishing features, and the ability to protect the bridge deck and cockpit against the elements, and the ingredients start to take shape.

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Nitro Z18:

Refined w/Subtle Improvements

Nitro’s best-selling model, the Z18, is the official boat of Major League Fishing, but that doesn’t mean the company doesn’t look for ways to improve her. The latest edition has a more aerodynamic helm console that creates more legroom for the driver and has extra space for a larger multifunction display. Also, the driver and companion sit 1” (2.54 cm) lower in the boat.

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Pre-Owned Yacht

2018 Ocean Alexander 70E Motoryacht

Well Done

This 2018 Ocean Alexander 70e should appeal to owner-operators with twin Volvo Penta IPS 1200 pod drives and joystick docking at three stations, including one in the aft cockpit. Her extended hydraulic swim platform has a 1,500-lb. (680.39 kg) capacity and carries an Avon tender. Well Done’s flying bridge, cockpit and bow offer large outdoor lounging areas and large windows bathe the salon in natural light. The accommodations deck has four cabins including the amidships full-beam master stateroom.

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Boating Business

Brunswick CEO David Foulkes:

Recreational Boating’s Future is Bright

David Foulkes, the CEO of Brunswick Corporation, which owns Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, Sea Ray and a handful of aluminum boat manufacturers, appeared on the CNBC show, Power Lunch, in mid-December and was bullish on the future for recreational boating.

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Boating News of the Week: Episode #35

In this episode, we feature a crewless boat attempting a transatlantic crossing using artificial intelligence. We also take a look at a new launch from Fleming Yachts and the first fully electric charter fleet in the world created in a partnership with Greenline Yachts, Canal Boats Telemark, W Yachts and Torqeedo, plus much more. See it Now...

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