How to Choose Bottom Paint | Formula 400 SSC | Sirena 64 - 06/22/21
BoatTEST Newsletter June 22, 2021
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Sirena Yachts 64
Clever Accessories Enhance Utility
The Sirena Yachts 64 is representative of the new breed of long-range cruising yachts with an expanded flying bridge. The aft boat deck is uncovered and left open so guests can arrange the chaise lounges how they want. Forward, beneath the hardtop, there’s a grill to starboard and a bar to port. To expand the counter space food, a clever convertible top swings out to serve folks seated on the lounge to starboard. More...
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Formula 400 SSC
Ergonomically Adjustable Helm Seating x3
Not everyone is the same size and the folks at Formula made sure individuals will be comfortable by providing three separate seats at the 400 Super Sport Crossover’s helm. Each bottom adjusts for options to sit, stand or rest on the raised bolster and there are two-position footrests. The helm is fully digital with Mercury fly-by-wire controls, SmartCraft VesselView screens and joystick piloting. More...
Captain's Report
Draco 22
Optimize Performance w/Engine Selection
The Draco 22 is a sporty bowrider with Scandinavian design origins. She’s rated for a max of 250 hp and an owner can go with his/her choice of outboard companies. A quick look at the BoatTEST.com outboard engine comparison matrix shows that the lightest 250-hp engine with the required 25” (63.5 cm) shaft length is the Mercury 250 ProXS at 505 lbs. (229 kg). That would give the boat her best power-to-weight ratio and unleash her performance potential. More...
Editor's Report
Caribiana Artisan Sea Skiffs
Artistic Yet Practical
Caribiana Artisan Sea Skiffs are based on a 23’ (7.01 m) long work or fishing boat with a 6’5” (1.95 m) beam and a draft of only 8” (20.32 cm). They are hand-crafted and their planked-look hulls give the boats a classic appeal. Carbiana offers two versions, the Nassau, which has simpler teak accents while the Aruba has more extensive woodwork including a teak caprail, a rubrail with rope inlay and console and seat accents. More...
Outboard Buyers' Guide
Suzuki DF350A
Twice the Advanced Technology
Suzuki’s DF350A outboard is the only one in class with two propellers that contra-rotate, two gear reductions and two injectors per cylinder. The result is the most technologically advanced 350 on the market. To find out what else separates it from the competition and makes it a good choice for potential repower applications, click here...
Boating Tips
Choosing the Right Bottom Paint
It's time to paint the bottom of the family boat. Do you need hard epoxy or soft ablative paint or a hybrid? Do you know what a biocide is? More...
Some Things Kids Never Forget
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