Hinckley 40x | Grady-White Freedom 335 | Regal 33 SAV - 08/02/20
BoatTEST Newsletter August 2, 2020
Most Popular Boats and Products of the Week
Every week, BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats and products. Readers have asked which ones are the most popular each day, so below you can find the answer.
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- Capt. Steve interviews Sean Hickey, Regional Manager of Everglades Boats
- MasterCraft X24, Princeton Tec Review
- Questions from the Captain's Exam
- Seamanship Tips
- Boating News
Monday #1
Hinckley Sport Boat 40x:
New Hunt Design w/Outboards
Hinckley Yachts has gotten on the outboard-power bandwagon with its 41’ (12.6 m) hull designed by Hunt. She has classic looks with a trunk cabin, simple house design, reverse transom and three modern outboard engines in an attractive day boat. Most important is the coveted signature cove stripe with Hinckley badge. The hull is laminated with infused epoxy resin and high-tech materials such as carbon fiber and Kevlar. Hinckley says the hull is 30% lighter than those built with conventional methods. More...
Tuesday #1
ULTRA Anchor:
Works in Any Bottom
The Ultra anchor looks at home on any high-end yacht.
Ultra anchors are designed to work through the stem, integrated into a pulpit or as part of a roller system. They are made from hand-polished stainless steel and the weight and serial model are stamped into the shank. Models range from 11 to 800 lbs. (5 kg to 360 kg). The anchor is designed with most of the weight in the spade tip, a swivel, and side plates that conventional plow anchors don’t have. When it’s deployed, the anchor almost always falls into the correct attack position. We’re seeing more Ultra anchors on boats because they work and even though they cost more, if an owner can count on a piece of equipment, he’s likely to spend more for the peace of mind. More...
Wednesday #1
Grady-White Freedom 335:
Club Freedom for the Family
It’s rare that a boat’s name can so accurately define a boat’s mission, but with the Freedom 335, Grady-White nails it. She’s an on-water platform that allows virtually every member of the family to enjoy all of the fun things done on and in the water. Because the 335 is so robust, her owner need not worry about pop-up weather that sends other boats scurrying for shelter. As can be seen above, on sunny days, children love jumping in their infinity pool, and the handy side door makes it easy for even the smallest swimmer to get back aboard. When tuckered out, the kids can escape the rays under the bow shade or in the port console with cushioned berth and TV. More...
Thursday #1
Everglades 335CC:
RamCap Sets Her Apart
Because all users seem to be asking more of their boats, manufacturers often design and equip them for primary and secondary missions. The Everglades 335CC is designed first and foremost to provide the equipment and ride that serious anglers want in a boat that can safely handle real offshore conditions. She’s also expected to provide a comfortable environment for family and friends for a picnic, and so has a table forward and comfortable seating. But, to our mind, the most important feature of all for both anglers and families is Everglades’ patented RamCap construction system. It means that even if swamped, she will float level, something that is reassuring when taking the family across the Gulf Stream. More...
Friday #1
Regal 33 SAV:
Day Boat/Weekender Sleeps 4
SAV stands for Sports Activity Vessel and after a long day of activities, the Regal 33 SAV provides accommodations for recovering. An amidships queen berth measures 94” by 66” (2.39 m by 1.68 m). Forward is a convertible lounge that has a settee backrest that folds down with the push of a button to create an 88” by 40” (2.23 m by 1.01 m) berth. The shower is in its own walk-in stall. More...
BoattestLEASING
Edgewater 370 CC for Charter in Jupiter, FL
BoattestLEASING is now making available a new Edgewater 370 center console in Jupiter, FL this fall, winter, and early spring of 2021. She is fully equipped with a 70 gal. livewell, full Garmin electronics, including an open array radar, downview/sideview CHIRP transducer, autopilot, joystick and more. She has an electric head and berth below. This boat has an MSRP in excess of $600k, but she can be chartered bare-boat for 10-days or longer (for consecutive or non-consecutive days) at a small fraction of her cost and operating expense. This is a premium boat ready to fish, cruise and entertain. Only a limited number of days are available, so plan now and reserve your days. BoattestLEASING is now taking reservations. For more information contact BoattestLEASING General Manager, Greg Sweeney at (727) 200-3474 | gsweeney@BoattestLEASING.com
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