Lease a Pursuit DC266 | Princess F62 | Everglades 340DC - 06/03/20
BoatTEST Newsletter June 3, 2020
$2,000 Discount on 30-Day
Pursuit DC266 Lease
Capt. Steve checks out the 2020 Pursuit DC266 for lease in St. Petersburg. See the video...
Only a few leases are left on a fully equipped, twin-engine 27’ (8.2 m) dual console located in St. Petersburg, Fla. In order to clear this boat and make way for another, BoattestLEASING is offering a $2,000 discount on a 30-day annual lease. The boat has a joystick, electric head in private compartment, hardtop, fore and aft sun awnings, full Garmin electronics, livewell and much more. Turnkey lease, all expenses, and concierge service included. Discount ends June 30. Don’t miss the summer! Contact Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 | gsweeney@BoattestLEASING.com.
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Princess Yachts F62:
Premium Flying Bridge Yacht
Princess Yachts knows that not everyone runs at full throttle and has tasked Bernard Olesinski and his team at Olesinski LTD with making sure the new F62 rides at a more level attitude through the power curve. To achieve that flatter ride, Olesinski adds hook to the aft section of the propeller tunnels. This creates a natural trim tab to raise the stern, which forces down the bow, creating a flatter ride at nearly all planing speeds. speeds. But there is more to her story than that. More...
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Everglades 340DC:
Large, Luxurious Dual Console
The 340DC is one of the biggest boats in class and her cockpit looks like a dance floor.
With an 11’1” (3.38 m) beam, the Everglades 340DC is one of the biggest dual consoles in class. She has a 96 sq. ft. (8.9 sq. m) cockpit with available L-shaped seating and a large galley. Standard equipment includes a 24-gallon (9-liter) livewell and a 71-gallon (269-liter) fishbox across the stern. Up front there’s enough depth that adults sit up to their shoulders when riding facing forward. More...
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Fusion Apollo RA770:
A Total Marine Sound System
Fusion’s Apollo RA770 is one of the most popular marine stereos on the market.
Following the boating made easier trend, Fusion’s Apollo RA770 Marine Entertainment System is one of the most intuitive stereos designed for recreational boating. It seamlessly integrates into the boating lifestyle and delivers the sound quality people expect in a premium stereo system. Features include multi-zone usage, a digital signal processor and a party bus network that makes it easy to add receivers. More...
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Nitro Z21:
Upgraded Proven Bass Boat
Nitro’s pro anglers hold 11 Bassmaster Classic titles, not to mention myriad other tournament wins and they have direct input on upgrades for the company’s Z series of boats. New for 2020, the Z21 has a 5” (12.7 cm) touchscreen switch panel. Among the systems it controls are a new First Fish function that fills and recirculates the livewell. Additionally, a key fob controls many of the same functions. More...
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Business News
Ferretti Group Buys in to the
Lauderdale Marine Center
Lauderdale Marine Center will be used for Ferretti maintenance and refits.
The Ferretti Group, which includes CRN, Custom Line, Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva and Wally, has purchased 43,056 sq. ft. (4,000 sq. m) of Lauderdale Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on the New River. The center has 300 authorized contractors who can repair and refit almost anything on a luxury yacht. Ferretti Group will also store spare parts here and has 5 dedicated slips. The Lauderdale Marine Center was the first yachting-specific foreign trade zone in the U.S. The facility will offer full services to Ferretti Group boat owners.
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IGFA Celebrates Fishing Globally
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) announced yesterday the beginning of a two-week celebration for International Angling Day with the launch of the #igfaday2020 Fishing Around the World challenge. The global event is aimed at unifying anglers, highlighting different fishing styles and celebrating game-fish species as well as the sport of fishing. Post your current prize fish picture using the hashtag #igfaday2020.
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If you missed BoatTEST's video news of the week webcast last Friday morning, you can now see it in "re-runs." Episode #8 included an interview with Mikele D'Arcangelo from ACR Artex about their new product, an interview with Elizabeth and Shawn about living aboard their Nordhavn 43, and much more. Check out all of our weekly videos...
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