Grand Banks 54 | Chaparral 30 Surf | Draco 22 - 01/19/21
BoatTEST Newsletter January 19, 2021
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Grand Banks 54:
Easier to Own and Operate
Grand Banks designed the new 54 to be an easy-to-operate/easy-to-own yacht for the typical owner/operator. She has redundancy throughout her systems and nothing is so complicated that it can’t be grasped by the average cruising couple. Take for example, the lazarette opening. It’s large and the hatch has a grab rail on the underside. All the equipment is easily accessed and protected by stainless-steel rails. Those rails and the ladder are removable thanks to clevis pins to make it easier to service the gear. Wait until we show you the engine room. More...
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Chaparral 30 Surf:
Purpose-Built Luxury Bowrider
Chaparral’s new 30 Surf is a luxury bowrider designed and equipped for wakesurfing. At the helm, she has two displays. The Medallion II screen to the right controls the wakes including the size and shape, making it easy for the driver to set the right conditions for a variety of surfers. The Simrad unit on the left can be configured for navigational or engine data. Now add the power fold-down tower and the Surf Gate system and it’s time to hit the water. More...
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Draco 22:
Scandinavian-Inspired Dayboat
The Draco D22 is a dayboat designed by the team at Windy Boats, Norway’s largest builder of powerboats. Her cockpit is deep and has convertible aft seating and the bow is one of the largest in class. Power is a single outboard up to 250 hp. Her lines give her a different look that will turn heads wherever she ties up. More...
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Yamaha SX210:
Twin Jets and Seats 10
Powered by twin 1049 cc TR-1 HO engines with jet drives, the Yamaha SX210 is a do-anything boat for an active family. The bow area can be set up with three different configurations. The stern has a popular two-level swim patio with padded backrests on the transom. Her helm includes a 4.3” (10.92 cm) Connext touchscreen that controls multiple functions. To top it off, the ride is exhilarating. More...
New Product
Sunstream Launches Freestanding
Hydraulic Boat Lift
Sunstream Boat Lifts of Kent, Wash., has a new freestanding hydraulic boat lift, the SunLift SLX series. The new lift has a heavy-duty frame, adjustable-width bunks, stainless-steel cylinders and hoses and, according to the manufacturer, the highest lifting range of any hydraulic lift on the market. More...
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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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