Manitou 25 Encore VP | Hampton Endurance 658 LRC | Axopar 37 XC Revolution - 08/24/20
BoatTEST Newsletter August 24, 2020
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Manitou 25 Encore VP:
A Premium Brand and Model
The Manitou 25 Encore VP with twin pontoons.
On almost any drive to the summer lake house, the roadside will have a number of dealers with pontoon boats for sale. There are dozens of brands made in anything from a garage to World War II Quonset hut. In most cases, the thought and engineering that has gone into them is often dubious. Pontoon boats aren’t all the same. The Manitou brand is at the top of the toon charts. The Manitou 25 Encore’s mission is to provide a premium build and feel without a high price tag. She is available with two or three pontoons so buyers can choose based on their intended activities. The two-pontoon version is for people who plan to cruise and maybe tow tubes at a mellower speed. Putting on the third pontoon gets the boat on plane, making her more suitable for towing multiple watersports activities. More...
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Hampton Yachts Endurance 658 LRC:
Designed for Long Range Cruising
Hampton Yachts Endurance 658 LRC
Hampton Yachts built the Endurance 658 LRC with three primary tenets, safety, comfort and efficiency. The designer, naval architect and engineer Howard Appollonio developed the Hampton Hybrid Hull, an evolution of a bottom design he’s been working on since 1977. Hampton says the hull is designed to meet or exceed the Weather Criterion stability standards issued by the United States Coast Guard for licensed passenger vessels in exposed water service and the same criteria for the International Maritime Organization. More...
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Axopar 37 XC Revolution:
Simpler Helm w/Better Visibility
The Axopar 37 XC Revolution’s helm has a straightforward feel.
On the 37 XC Revolution, Axopar made subtle refinements at the helm, focusing on ergonomics and improved visibility. The dash panel has a clean look thanks to the integration of twin 12” (30.48 cm) Simrad displays with Mercury VesselView functionality. Below and to the left of the steering wheel are the joysticks for the bow thruster and trim tabs, the remote control for the MFDs and the VHF. Engine controls are to the right in a nearly vertical position. Visibility through the wraparound windshield is excellent and there’s no distortion in the curved sections. More...
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Fountaine-Pajot MY 44:
Next-Level Customization
The Fountaine-Pajot MY 44’s floorplan should be considered a suggestion.
Like all power cats, the Fountaine-Pajot MY 44 feels like an aircraft carrier compared to a monohull of similar length, but the French manufacturer sets itself apart from other cat builders by offering more customization. The MY44 has its owner’s suite in the port hull, while the two guest cabins are to starboard. There’s a fourth cabin on the main deck, but if sleeping space isn’t needed here, it can become a laundry room, pantry, office or . . . The only limit is the owner’s imagination. More...
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United States Power Squadrons:
Move into the Future
Capt. Steve interviews Mary Paige from United States Power Squadrons.
For decades, recreational boaters have turned to the United States Power Squadrons for education and resources like complimentary boat inspections. Recently, the organization made a change to connect with younger boaters. Click here to learn more.
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Boating News of the Week: Episode #19
If you missed the new BoatTEST Reports last Friday morning, you can now see it in "re-runs." Episode #19 included an interview with Leon Slikkers, new launches, seamanship, and much more. Check out all of our weekly videos...
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