Ferretti 550 | Formula 270 BR | Cruisers 46 Cantius - 10/15/20
BoatTEST Newsletter October 15, 2020
Editor's Report
Ferretti 550:
Motoryacht w/Customization Options
Test Video
Formula 270 Bowrider:
Sportboat w/Utility and Performance
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Test Video
Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius:
All-Purpose Express Yacht
Test Video
Tracker Targa V-19 WT:
Solid Value in a Multi-Species Fishing Boat
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Fall Virtual Boat Show:
298 Express Cruisers
On Display
No show on earth – either actual or virtual – has 298 express cruisers on display. In many ways, these are the most exciting boats built today, and it is here that innovations are at their highest pitch. They range from 26’ (7.9 m) trailerable pocket cruisers to 60’ (18.28 m) and larger. Become an expert on what is available.
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Boating Business
August Boat Sales Up 43% YOY
Sales of new recreational boats longer than 15’ (4.57 m) continued to set a blistering pace for the quarter ending August 2020. According to Info-Link’s InSight Report, excluding personal watercraft, just under 100,000 new traditional powerboats were sold. This is an increase of 43% compared to August 2019. Info-Link said that demand has “significantly outstripped supply and manufacturers are working hard to fill the void.” Growth has been distributed across most segments, so the industry sees the surge as a benefit.
Boating News of the Week: Episode #26
Boat fires are a hazard that affects mostly older boats. Wire insulation chafes or denigrates with time and use. Today we have a remarkable video of what happens when a boat fire gets out of control and destroys new boats. If you’ve ever thought about having a Seakeeper on your boat, Capt. Steve will give you some pointers, and we also explain the remarkable new Siren Marine-CZone lash-up that permits remote monitoring of virtually every electrical system on your boat... plus lots more.
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