How to Prop for Purpose | New Nitro ZV20 | Sea Ray SLX 310 - 03/19/21
BoatTEST Newsletter March 19, 2021
New Test Video
Nitro ZV20:
Upgrades Improve Fishability
Nitro’s new ZV20 is a multi-species boat that was designed with input from walleye fishing pros Keith Kavajecz and Gary Parsons. She features the latest version of the company’s Nitro Vortex Technology (NVT) bottom design with the Rapid Planing System. Among her most noteworthy features are a new switch panel with one-touch screen controls for filling and illuminating the livewell, turning on the master power and more. She comes standard with a 225-hp Mercury outboard and tandem-axle trailer. More...
Test Video
Monte Carlo Yachts 96:
Opulent Motoryacht w/Huge Flybridge
The team at Nuvolari-Lenard designed the Monte Carlo Yachts 96 with the manufacturer’s signature high bow, sleek profile and flowing lines. Her flying bridge is one of the largest we’ve seen in class, extending forward over the enclosed pilothouse and astern over the aft deck below. It has space for a tender in the aft section and the center section of the hardtop can be opened or closed with the push of a button. This yacht was designed for entertaining large groups, as well as extended cruising. Below, an owner has a choice of cabin configurations. More...
Video Interview Part #4
Holding Prices Down with Laddered Quality
NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer says American boatbuilders should consider taking a page from the RV industry and ladder quality to make entry-level prices lower. His goal is to get more people boating, and he has some fresh ideas about a different approach. More...
Test Video
Sea Ray SLX 310:
Bowrider w/Features Boaters Want
Sea Ray’s SLX 310 is a premium bowrider for owners who want lots of amenities and luxury. The boat comes with many standard features that are usually options on other brands, such as a watersports towing tower that folds down with the push of a button, a head compartment made for adults with a high-quality VacuFlush toilet, possibly the best in the industry. The helm comes with an automotive-style instrument display as well as 12” (30.48 cm) and 7” (17.78 cm) touchscreens plus digital throttle and shift for smoother operation. She’s rated to carry 17 passengers and is available in sterndrive or outboard power. More...
Editor's Report
Catalina 315:
Built and Rigged Like Larger Yachts
Catalina Yachts’ 315 is part of the company’s 5 series that is known for having features that improve her seaworthiness: a watertight StrikeZone collision bulkhead and a DeepDefense rudder delivers more reliable steering. The T-Beam MastStep structure combines the benefits of a deck-stepped mast with a SecureSocket support collar, with the strength of a keel-stepped mast. More...
First-Time Boater Info
Why Buy From a Certified Dealer?
Why Buy From a Certified Dealer?
To become certified, a boat dealer needs to be independently verified in a number of criteria including service, facilities, customer satisfaction, be financially sound, and more. Additionally, a certified dealership agrees to abide by the Marine Industry Consumer Bill of Rights. More than likely, there’s more than one certified dealer in a local area and the best way to choose one is to visit them in person. More...
Prop Shop
How to Choose the Right Prop
The purpose of a boat can determine what type of propeller is needed.
Not every boat comes with the ideal propeller for a given application. Most often, a dealer or manufacturer chooses a prop for all-around use, but if a family is going to spend most of its time wakesurfing or boarding, a different wheel could make the boat better for the application. The same goes if an owner is interested primarily in top speed, or in mid-RPM efficiency for longer range. More...
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