Grady-White Freedom 285 | Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius | Hatteras GT65 Carolina - 12/02/20

BoatTEST Newsletter December 2, 2020 

Denison Yachting:

Evolution of a Megayacht Dynasty

The Denison family circa early 1950s, from L to R: Ken, Gertrude, Kit, Frank, and Skip.

Denison Yachting is not just another yacht-brokerage firm. Rather, it is one with a rich family history of building large custom motoryachts for six decades. Founded in 1948 by Frank Denison, first building in wood and then in aluminum, it was the largest builder of megayachts in the world by the 1980s. Frank’s three sons also got into the motoryacht business, first working in the yard, then selling the multi-million-dollar yachts.



Today, Bob Denison, grandson of Frank, heads up Denison Yachting, where uncles Ken and Skip are two of the company’s 85 licensed brokers. The firm has 23 brick-and-mortar offices across the country. Since 2018, the firm has been responsible for selling more megayachts from 80’ (24.38 m) to 150’ (45.72 m) than any other brokerage company in the world, according to the company.



Denison Yachting has more than 650 central brokerage listings, about half of them are under 50’ (15.2 m), and all of them can be accessed from BoatTEST’s special “Pre-Owned Yachts” section found on the top of each page. Every Wednesday, we feature one of Denison Yachting’s central listings – be sure to watch for them – and see below for today’s spotlight.



See the video explaining the remarkable story of the Denison family’s Broward Marine here...

 

2 Florida Boats for Snowbirds

Riviera Beach, FL | 2020 EdgeWater 370CC

St. Petersburg, FL | 2020 Pursuit DC266

Snowbirds traveling to Florida who would like to go boating in style now have a low-cost way to have their own boat, which is offshore-capable and user-friendly. Now, you can have a new 2020 premium boat at the ready to take advantage of glorious sunny days for cruising, or to hit the water when the fish are biting. The boats are maintained by the Sovereign Boat Club, a division of BoatTEST, and are located in Riviera Beach, FL, just north of West Palm Beach, and in St. Petersburg, near the Sunshine Skyway. Each boat is limited to only a few members and seasonal memberships are available. Now, you can step aboard a fully equipped boat with all of the amenities, use the boat for a full day or overnight, return it, and step off with Club’s concierge service handling all of the details. It is no-hassle boating in offshore vessels ready when you want them. For more information, contact Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 | [email protected].



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Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius:

Well-Rounded Express Yacht

On the 50 Cantius, Cruisers Yachts has large windows, headroom at the helm, standing headroom below, yet manages sporty lines, which is no easy trick. The central galley is a focal point of this informal vessel, which is intended for relaxed living. Belowdecks, she sleeps up to 6 in 3 cabins.

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Captain's Report

Grady-White Freedom 285:

Refined Dual-Console

In 2020, Grady-White re-engineered its Freedom 285, improving the boat’s overall ergonomics. This is immediately evident upon boarding from any dock, thanks to the port side bulwark door. The cockpit depth is 27” (.69 m) deep, and deadrise at the transom is 19 degrees with Grady’s signature SeaV2 progression. The helm seat is electromechanically adjustable, while the aft lounge seat is electromechanically extendable.

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Tahoe 1950:

Affordable, Outboard-Powered Deckboat

The Tahoe 1950 is designed to be a do-everything boat for a family that enjoys all the activities on the water. She is powered by an outboard, which opens up cockpit space. Standard equipment includes an 11-gallon (41.64-L) livewell in the bow and removable ski tow pylon. She’s rated for 10 passengers.

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Captain's Report

Hatteras GT65 Carolina:

A More Efficient Battlewagon

The GT65 Carolina is the newest convertible from Hatteras Yachts. She has a larger cockpit than her predecessor, the GT63. A new hull and tunnel design are meant to get owners to the fishing grounds at a top speed that exceeds 40 knots. She’s also designed to accommodate twin Seakeeper 9 gyro stabilizers without sacrificing fuel capacity or range.

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New Product

DD26 Fishing Motor Mount Tote

For Mercury 150 Outboards

Accessories manufacturer DD26 Fishing has developed a new outboard engine tote designed specifically for Mercury’s four-stroke 150-hp outboard. It secures in place between the engine and the transom to dampen jolts from bumpy roads when a boat is being towed. DD26 Fishing also has totes and other products for Yamaha and Mercury outboard engines.

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Pre-Owned Yachts

2010 80’ Norseman Tri-Deck:

Aqua Villa

The 2010 80’ (24.38 m) Norseman Tri-Deck Aqua Villa and her Avon tender have spent the entirety of their lives in freshwater on Lake Washington. She sleeps 11 including crew and her main deck master stateroom has 240-degree views. Designer Gary Grant drew the tender garage as a drive-in unit, eliminating the need for davits on deck. Having the tender low in the boat also improves the center of gravity. Twin 1,632-hp CAT C32s push her to a top speed of 23 knots and a cruise of 12 knots at 1500 rpm.

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This Yacht Used Yachts 61' - 80' All Denison Yachts

 

Boating News of the Week: Episode #31

This week's video features Brunswick Corp.'s electrification of a large Sea Ray, good news from MasterCraft, Axopar’s new small boat Spyder, and congratulations to Yamaha for winning the NMMA’s Innovation Award. The new product is a single-engine joystick with lots of functionality, all explained in a Yamaha video. This week’s main feature is Part II to our Buyer’s Guide to Motoryachts, focusing on interior layouts. More...

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Photo of the Day

A gorgeous day for a boat ride.

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