Motoryacht Buyer’s Guide | New Sailfish 272 CC - 10/30/20

BoatTEST Newsletter October 30, 2020 

New Captain's Report

Sailfish 272 CC:

Offshore Rated and Inshore Ready

The Sailfish 272 CC is a sub-30’ (9.14 m) center console with one of the highest freeboards in class at 37” (93.98 cm) deep forward and 32” (81.28 cm) aft, which provides a dryer, safer boat offshore in sloppy conditions. The hullside door and boarding ladder come standard, along with 2 livewells, among other things.

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Motoryacht Buyer’s Guide //

Group Beneteau Selects Merc OBs

There’s no type of boat more complicated or expensive than a large motoryacht. Making a buying mistake here can literally cost you a million dollars or more. Our detailed Buyer’s Guide tells you why some boats are more expensive than others, and how to match your needs with the boats available. Also in this episode is a glimpse at the newly launched Tiara 43 LE, a new 3D boat mold-making machine, and seamanship tips – don’t miss it. See it NOW...

 

Test Video

Galeon 405 HTS:

Express Yacht w/Panache

The smallest boat in the Galeon fleet, the 405 HTS was designed with a focus on creating open gathering areas. There’s a large sunroof over helm deck and the side windows above and below decks that bathe passenger areas in light.

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Video

America’s Boating Club:

Online Marine Radio Course

A VHF marine radio provides a boater the best and most reliable form of communication on the water. America’s Boating Club offers an online class on choosing the correct radio and how to use it. To learn more, turn up the volume and click here.

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Fall Virtual Boat Show:

42 Convertibles

On Display

BoatTEST has 42 convertibles on display at the Fall Virtual Boat Show from 37' (11.28 m) to 82' (25 m) from a variety of manufacturers. Browse the selection below.

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Convertible Docks

 

Features Video

Monte Carlo Yachts 70:

Customized Modular Construction

Monte Carlo Yachts’ modular construction lets the manufacturer build its yachts in a custom fashion with three distinct modules, the deck, the hull and interior. Each module is completed to a customer’s specifications before the three primary pieces are all put together.

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Test Video

Triton 206 Allure:

Family-Friendly Multi-Species Boat

Triton’s 206 Allure is a fiberglass fish-and-ski model that has an inclination towards fishing with angling gear like a livewell and baitwell, plus a trolling motor. There’s space for four behind the windshield in bucket seats plus the two folding aft jumpers in her 6’8” (2.03 m)-long cockpit.

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Equipment Instruction

What to Look for in an Offshore Livewell

In an offshore fishing boat, the livewell is one of the most important features. In a big-money tournament, having the right livewell can mean the difference between winning and losing. To learn what experienced anglers look for in a livewell, click here.

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Shared Access Opportunities

In 2 Florida Locations this Winter

St. Pete, FL – Pursuit DC266

Riviera Beach, FL – EdgeWater 370 CC

Snowbirds as well as Florida residents have an ideal opportunity to get out on the water to fish, explore, cruise, entertain – or just to get out of the house/condo – on two prestigious boats with excellent equipment. The two boats above are available for full-day use in economical packages from 10 days or more spread across the season. Both are equipped with joysticks, electrical flush heads, and the EdgeWater 370 even has a Seakeeper gyro and cabin for two. Both boats are maintained by BoatTEST staff and are cleaned and sanitized after every use. Don’t miss this exciting charter/lease/club shared access opportunity. Contact GM Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 | [email protected].

St. Pete, FL/Pursuit DC266 Riviera Beach, FL/EdgeWater 370

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Photo of the Day

A great place to self isolate!

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