Every week, BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats and products. Readers have asked which ones are the most popular each day, so below you can find the answer.
Monday #1
Formula 500 SSC
Creating a New Genre
Several years ago, Formula introduced the 430 SSC, which became the proof of concept for what the builder called a “Super Sport Crossover.” But this design was not just another model. It was the creation of a new boat type — part express cruiser, part luxury jumbo bowrider, part watersports platform and part Euro dayboat. The result is that she can do most anything an owner wants. More...
Sirena Yachts’ goal when designing the 68 was to offer a yacht with extended range but one that could still achieve planing speeds when necessary. She can accommodate large groups for a day cruise or dockside cocktail party and has accommodations for up to six guests and a crewmember. More...
The Ocean Sport 30 Roamer is a no-nonsense outboard-powered fishing boat built by the folks who manufacture the Nordic Tug brand. She was powered by sterndrives, but Nordic Tug re-designed her stern and beefed up the construction for twin 350-hp outboards that bring many benefits. More...
The new 85 from Grand Banks is at once an LRC/trawler at displacement speeds, a relatively fast motoryacht at planing speeds, and a comfortable cruiser at all speeds. The secret sauce is the V-Warp design of the hull and the weight distribution of the vessel. That, combined with lightweight materials, creates a cruiser that’s efficient at all speeds. More...
Greenline’s OceanClass 68 is the largest production hybrid yacht ever built at the time of her introduction. Her electric motor/generator is located on the drivetrain between her diesel and the transmission. Alternating between electric and ICE power gives her exceedingly long range. More...
After their boat was struck by lightning in the open ocean, Dale Jones and Yanni Nikopoulos rigged a spare sail and sailed back to Virginia.
The two boaters who had been overdue in their return to Virginia were located safely Friday approximately 80 miles east of Chincoteague, VA. The overdue boaters, Yanni Nikopoulos and Dale Jones, contacted watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Virginia command center on June 24th to let them know they were OK and that they were sailing back to Hampton, VA. More...
The Elusive was engulfed in flames within minutes of the crew smelling smoke.
The 72’ (21.95 m) Marlow, Elusive, caught fire on the afternoon of June 25 on the Piscataqua River in southern New Hampshire. The owners of the boat, the mate and two dogs jumped into the water where they were rescued by other boaters. More...
We call driving a powerboat fast at night the “Midnight Killer” because each year so many boaters cash in their chips this way. Often they are intoxicated. On June 11th, 19-year-old Michael Smith cheated death on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire — and he had two passengers with him. More...
The Coast Guard rescued seven people on June 25 about 100 miles (160.93 km) off Clearwater, FL, after their boat was struck by lightning. Find out which vital piece of equipment made the rescue possible. More...
Powered by twin 200-hp Mercury Verado V6s in cold fusion white, this Axopar 28 Cabin has a bow thruster and air conditioning powered by a lithium battery. The cabin has a manual sunroof and sliding doors — it’s like driving a sports car with the top down. With five-person seating capacity and a cabin that offers occasional sleeping possibilities for one or two, there’s a lot to enjoy on this unique boat. Reach out to Greg Sweeney to learn more about the newest addition to the SBC fleet at 727-200-3474 or email here.
Photo Of The Day
"Party On" by Forest Johnson
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