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[Newsletter Archive](/articles/newsletter-archive)# Hinckley Sport Boat 40x | Draco D22 | New Formula 380 SSC OB - 07/27/20
Jul 27, 2020
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BoatTEST Newsletter July 27, 2020
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## New Captain's Report
Draco Boats D22:
Scandinavian-Style Bowrider for the U.S.
[](https://boattest.com/boat/draco-boats/d22-2020)
[Draco Boats D22](https://boattest.com/boat/draco-boats/d22-2020)
The D22 is a bowrider with strong Scandinavian roots. She’s designed to be a versatile dayboat with a deep cockpit, bow seating and a convertible aft lounge. Powered by a single outboard up to 250 hp, built and equipped with quality materials and accessories, the D22 will turn heads on any lake or harbor in North America. There is dedicated storage for the optional Bimini top and other available upgrades include trim tabs or Zipwake interceptors. [More... ](https://boattest.com/boat/draco-boats/d22-2020)
## Editor's Report
Hinckley Sport Boat 40x:
New Hunt Design w/Outboards
[](https://boattest.com/boat/hinckley-yachts/sport-boat-40x)
[Hinckley Sport Boat 40x](https://boattest.com/boat/hinckley-yachts/sport-boat-40x)
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... ](https://boattest.com/boat/hinckley-yachts/sport-boat-40x)
## Interview
New Formula 380 SSC OB:
Pres. Scott Porter Gives Us 1st Peek
[](https://vimeo.com/417756682)
[Scott Porter is president of Formula Boats, and a former Offshore Racing World Champion. ](https://vimeo.com/417756682)
During our weekly BoatTEST Reports video show, Capt. Steve interviews Scott Porter, the president of Formula Boats, which is one of the longest-standing family-owned boat manufacturers in the U.S. They discuss the builder’s new 380 SSC OB and show the first video footage of this crossover boat. [More... ](https://vimeo.com/417756682)
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## Outboard News
OXE Marine Partners with BMW
[](https://boattest.com/article/oxe-marine-partners-wbmw)
[All 300-hp OXE diesel outboards will carry the BMW logo.](https://boattest.com/article/oxe-marine-partners-wbmw)
OXE Marine, which makes diesel outboards, has partnered with BMW. The two companies have agreed to co-brand the OXE300 outboard to further develop the company’s marketing and sales strategy. OXE has also entered into a preliminary development agreement with the BMW Group to carry out a study of its 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine for marine use, we’re told. [More... ](https://boattest.com/article/oxe-marine-partners-wbmw)
## Features Video
Greenline 40 Hybrid:
Efficient Hull w/Low-Carbon Footprint
[](https://boattest.com/review/greenline/3753_40-hybrid)
[Greenline 40 Hybrid](https://boattest.com/review/greenline/3753_40-hybrid)
The Greenline 40 Hybrid is more than a yacht with hybrid propulsion, according to the builder. Greenline also calls the bottom design a “hybrid hull” that has evolved from the manufacturer’s original displacement hull to one more like Greenline’s low-drag sailboat bottoms, they say. The Greenline 40’s hull is intended to achieve maximum efficiency with low horsepower and to provide a stable ride, and our tests of the boat confirm the vessel’s remarkable efficiency. On the hardtop, solar panels are part of the on-board electrical power management system. [More... ](https://boattest.com/review/greenline/3753_40-hybrid)
## Test Video
Regency 210 DL3:
Pontoon Boat Built Right
[](https://boattest.com/review/regency-pontoons/3799_210-dl3)
[Regency 210 DL3](https://boattest.com/review/regency-pontoons/3799_210-dl3)
Regency builds its 210 DL3 and all of its pontoon boats for a long life on the water. She has triple 26” (66.04 cm) diameter multichambered pontoons with lifting strakes that are welded on with internal bracing for additional strength. The pontoons are powder-coated in a choice of colors along with the fences and rails that have a Diamond-Coat finish. The underside of the deck between the pontoons is covered in aluminum shielding for improved performance and thru-bolted supports secure the 7-ply pressure-treated ¾” (1.91 cm) marine plywood deck to the structure underneath. That deck has a limited lifetime warranty. [More... ](https://boattest.com/review/regency-pontoons/3799_210-dl3)
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## Industry News
COVID-19 Killing Boat Shows
But Steelpointe Show Survives
Narrow, old wooden docks with crowds of tightly packed show goers spell danger of
COVID-19 transmission.
First, it was the Spring boat shows, now Fall shows are being cancelled left and right. In the south, the Tampa show was closed. In New England, first the Newport show closed, and last Thursday, the Norwalk Boat Show announced it was cancelling. In the meantime, boat dealers around the country are recording record sales despite the absence of boat shows.
One notable exception to the Fall show closings is the Steelpointe Yacht & Charter Show, which will be held this September 24 to 27 in Bridgeport, CT. The reason that it is able to carry on, while a show 15 miles down I-95 cannot, is because it is an “Invitation-Only” boat show being held in a brand new marina that was designed with a boat show in mind -- with 16’ wide concreate floating docks. (The builders of the Bridgeport Harbor Marina are the former owners of Bahia Mar, home of the Fort Lauderdale show, and Miami Marina). Unlike other boat shows, Steelpointe is not reliant on hoards of people paying $25 or more for entry tickets, but rather it is limiting its attendance each day to serious boaters actually looking to buy a boat – and, this is a small number, indeed.
BoatTEST is a sponsor of this show and will be inviting all of its Members are a later date.
Boating News of the Week: Episode #15
If you missed the new BoatTEST Reports last Friday morning, you can now see it in "re-runs." Episode #15 included an interview with Greg Hopkins, COO of Eastern Boats, an in-depth look at downeast-style cruisers, seamanship tips, and much more. [Check out all of our weekly videos...](https://boattest.com/article/boattest-reports-weekly-webcast)
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