How to Ready Your Trailer | Boston Whaler 330 Outrage | Regal LS4 Surf - 04/22/21
BoatTEST Newsletter April 22, 2021
NW Explorations
Live Large – Cruise Alaska in a 50’ Trawler
One of the largest boats in the Mother Goose Flotilla is actually less expensive than going on a cruise.
One of the most important lessons we’ve learned over the years is this: Cruise in the largest boat possible, so long as it isn’t a cruise ship. NW Explorations’ annual Mother Goose Flotilla cruise around the Alaskan panhandle has availability in a couple of large boats, and we highly recommend them. One is pictured above. Ironically, you have your own private yacht for a 10- to 14-day cruise for less than it would cost for your 4-person family on a premium cruise – and you won’t have to wait in line, wear a mask or listen to the guy in the next cabin.
A second advantage is that you will get some valuable sea-time experience in a large yacht and find out the little secret no professional captain will tell you: Namely, that they are actually easier to handle than small sterndrives.
Time is drawing short to sign up for a leg of NW Explorations’ annual Mother Goose Flotilla cruising in Alaska this Spring and Summer. The first leg of the cruise starts in Ketchikan, AK on May 18, 2021, and the last one starts on August 13. This is absolutely the best time to cruise through the passages and around the islands in the Alaskan panhandle, most of which is in protected water. More...
Sovereign Boat Club Webinars w/Capt. Steve
Last Call for Saturday's Webinar!
Tampa/St. Pete, Bradenton, Gasparilla, Ft. Myers
This Saturday, April 24, at 11:00 am EST, Capt. Steve and the Crew at the Sovereign Boat Club will be holding a free webinar for people on the West Coast of Florida thinking about boating in a new premium vessel at a fraction of the cost. Find out how the club works, how it saves you thousands of dollars and dozens of hours of time. Learn about the three new boats in SBC’s growing six-boat Florida fleet. A second webinar will be held a week from today. A few spots are still open for each of these webinars – so sign up today. It could be your happiest day in boating.
Hatteras M90
Luxury Yacht w/Contemporary Design
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Hatteras chose the name “Panacera” for its 90’ (27.43 m) motoryacht to reflect her open plan and panoramic views. She’s available with an open or enclosed flying bridge and has four en suite staterooms including a full-beam master. She was the first Hatteras with flip-down bulwarks and is among the most technically advanced yachts to come out of the North Carolina facility. More...
Regal LS4 Surf
Pioneering Wakesurfing Bowrider
Regal Marine’s LS4 Surf was one of the first bowriders to be equipped with Volvo Penta’s Forward Drive. It’s a sterndrive with the propellers on the front of the drive so they’re farther away from a rider in the water. She offers the passenger capacity and amenities expected from Regal, but she can also carry 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) of water ballast. More...
World Cat 280CC-X
Cat w/Wide-Ranging Advantages
With twin hulls, a 9’2” (2.79 m) beam and exceptional freeboard forward, the World Cat 280CC-X is ready for long offshore runs. Her sheerline and tumblehome give the boat a sleeker look than most offshore cats and the broad bow provides more deck and seating space than a monohull. She’s also plenty capable with twin 200-hp outboards that keep purchase and operating costs to a minimum. More...
Boston Whaler 330 Outrage
Family-Focused Center Console
With the 330 Outrage, Boston Whaler sought to create a boat that was comfortable, easy to operate and exhibited strong performance. After spending a day on the boat, we felt that she handled nimbly and had a raised level of comfort compared to others in this size and class. More...
How to Maintain Your Trailer
Trailer-boat owners often store their boats for long periods and then expect to be able to back up the truck and haul them down the road without a thought toward maintenance. Even people who are diligent about maintaining their boats often ignore their trailers. Following are some tips for routine maintenance for the oft-ignored trailer. More...
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