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New Product

E-Motion 180E Electric Outboard

Now Taking Orders for the 1st Production Run

Canadian-based Vision Marine Technologies is making a new electric outboard engine, the E-Motion 180E, and is taking reservations for the first production run. “We finally achieved the balance we sought between power, functionality and autonomy,” said Alexandre Mongeon, CEO and co-founder of Vision in a statement. “Our engine has surpassed our expectations in every aspect with 180 hp and 350 Nm of torque, we have the most powerful electric outboard engine available on the market.”

Added Vision Marine Technologies co-founder Patrick Bobby, “The electric revolution that has swept the automotive industry is knocking at our door and major players are now investing in electric solutions.” Vision Marine is now taking refundable $300 deposits on the E-Motion 180. Interested parties can click here to learn more and place a deposit...

New Editor's Report

Nordhavn N51

Premium Quality in a Production Build

Following the success of the Nordhavn N41, Pacific Asian Enterprises has unveiled the N51. With the larger model, the manufacturer will serve a slightly different market with different aspirations and have a place to go for owners of the N41 who want to trade up. The N51 will be built on a production basis with set plans and equipment lists, which will virtually eliminate costly semi-custom builds. This should streamline the build time and keep costs down, but she will still be built to the highest standards for long-range cruising, according to the company. More...

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Formula 34 Performance Cruiser

A Premium Boat Buffed to Perfection

Formula is the first to admit that its boats are not inexpensive, and one reason is that they are well-equipped, with excellent quality finish work both inside and out. The standard equipment list includes a joystick, chartplotter and trim tabs with LED indicators at the helm, for starters. Then, there are the two days the painted hull sides are typically compounded and buffed to give a Formula a gloss like no other boat in class that we’ve tested. In fact, more hours are devoted to compounding and buffing than the painting itself. More...

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Tahoe T16

Entry Level Bowrider w/the Right Stuff

Tahoe’s T16 is an entry-level dayboat that can fit in the average garage for off-season or between-trip storage. For a nationally advertised price of $19,995, she comes with a 60-hp FourStroke Mercury outboard, a trailer with a swing-away tongue and jack, a speedometer with built-in trim and fuel gauges and quite possibly the most used instrument in a dash panel, a depthfinder. More...

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Manitou 21 Aurora LE RF VP

Performance Meets Value

Manitou developed the 21 Aurora LE RF VP to be a reasonably priced way for a family to get the performance benefits of a triple-pontoon design and the most popular amenities like powder-coated rails, rear-facing lounges with extra-thick cushioning and two-tone hand-stitched upholstery.

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Outboard Engine Guide

Compare 4 250-HP Outboards

250-hp is one of the most popular size outboards on the market. These engines accounted for more than $400 million in retail sales last year, yet most consumers really don’t know the details of what they bought – and didn’t buy. That’s the beauty of BoatTEST’s Buyers’ Guide to Outboard Engines. For example, one of the engines above generates 67% more Amps than some of the others. Which one is it? One engine has a gear ratio that is 31% higher than some others. Which one is it?

Find out here...

Boating Tips

Provisioning for a Bareboat Charter

British Navy Pusser’s Rum has been the rum of choice in the British Virgin Islands since the mid-1970s. It’s hard to find in the U.S., so stock up when you find it. We prefer the red label, as the blue label is the exact formula that the British Navy handed out to its tars as grog for 300 years so that they would feel no pain.

To ensure that a bareboat charter trip doesn’t end with the guests planning a mutiny for lack of proper vittles, you need to plan ahead and this article will help you with that. And, to keep the crew in high spirits, consider plenty of spirits. Most charter parties leave hundreds of dollars worth of food on the boat, so follow our directions, save your money and have a contented crew. Click below to learn the rest. 

36 Luxury Crossovers On Display

On display at BoatTEST's Spring Virtual Boat Show are 36 luxury crossover boats from a variety of manufacturers. Browse the selection by clicking below.

Sovereign Boat Club in Bradenton

Free Demo Ride on a Robalo R317

The Sovereign Boat Club vessel in Bradenton, FL is a brand new Robalo R317 that has one of the largest and most versatile cockpits in class. She’s designed for a family and has joystick twin engines, an electric flush toilet and lots of room. Membership in this boat is limited to 8 people so all can have access almost as many days as they want. Dues and monthly payments are a fraction of the cost of ownership. If you are interested in buying a new R317, SBC would be glad to give you a demo ride for free. 

For more information or to sign up for a demo ride, contact: [email protected] or call 727-200-3474.

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