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
Beneteau Antares 9:
Right-Sized for Weekending
The 29’6” (9 m) Beneteau Antares 9 is an affordable small cabin cruiser that’s a good way for boaters moving up to get a taste of the yachting lifestyle. More...
There’s nothing like a main deck master for the “ahh! factor” in yachts, such as this one on the Ocean Alexander 28E. Guests will love the hot tub, the large entertainment deck above, open-air galley and “marina deck” to launch the dinghy. There are 4 guest SRs. More...
More space, more range, more speed at cruise, a WOT over 50 mph and better rough water performance than a similar-sized monohull —what’s not to like in the World Cat 400CC-X? More...
Paolo Vitelli built over the last 53 years the biggest recreational boat building company -- building big yachts -- the world has ever seen. At right with his daughter, Giovanna, who is now the CEO of Azimut/Benetti.
In 1969 Paolo Vitelli started a sailboat charter company. In the 1970s he started Azimut, a brand that at the time was built by third-parties. In 1985 he bought Benetti for pennies on the dollar. The next year C.N. Ray sold Sea Ray for $350 million and Orin Edson sold Bayliner for $425 million, both to Brunswick. In 2022, Azimut/Benetti’s order book exceeded $1 billion Euros. No wonder the Saudi Public Fund wanted to get part of this action. More...
The notorious, infamous and flat out dangerous Haulover Inlet north of Miami sees incredible boat traffic. Find out why it’s so rough and how to run it safely. More...
This is a question that haunts tens of thousands of buyers every year – much less putting Suzuki and Honda into the mix, as well. Happily, our friends at Len’s Cove sell both brands, so they can give you the inside scoop on both Yamaha and Mercury. More...
For newbies who have never anchored out overnight: you’re in for a treat! Nothing could be more restful - after you get used to the boat's creaks. Then, there's the joy of a breaking dawn on the water. More...
Know these basic danger/distress calls and you can be ready to deal with many of the possible challenging situations you might meet when on the water. More...
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