New Absolute Navetta 64 | Buyers' Guide to 150-HP Outboards | Cabo 41 - 05/20/21
BoatTEST Newsletter May 20, 2021
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Absolute Navetta 64
Premium Yacht for Entertaining and Cruising
At more than 30’ (9.1 m) long, the flying bridge on the Absolute Navetta 64 is a gathering area that guests are sure to flock to. Just ahead of the cockpit stairs to port, there’s a full bar opposite a dining table for six. Overhead the hardtop has an opening center section. The helm is centrally positioned and lounges on each side extend forward. For more entertaining options, check out the foredeck. More...
Outboard Buyers' Guide
4 High-Gear-Ratio, Inline 4 Cyl. 150s
For Faster Time to Plane
The 150-hp inline 4-cylinder engines are the most popular among American consumers, selling more than 47,000 units last year. At retail, they averaged slightly higher than $15,000 each, $3,000 less than the average price for 200-hp engines. All four of the outboard manufacturers have high-gear-ratio versions to maximize thrust and to get on plane faster. Find out more here...
Only Premium Boats – Only 8 Members
SBC has only premium boats and happy members. Happy because they can use the club’s expensive new boats almost any time they want – including full days on weekends. They can go 50 miles or more offshore for fishing or cruise up the coast on overnight adventures. Affordable annual memberships in five premium boats ranging from 27’ to 35’ (8.2 m to 10.6 m) are now available in St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, FL. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.
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Cabo 41
Modern, Sophisticated Express Fish
The Cabo 41 was introduced in 2020, but she has a throwback feel to the heyday of inboard-powered express fish models and convertibles. She’s definitely intended for serious offshore fishing with a large cockpit, Palm Beach-style controls on the tower and large fish boxes. She also has a luxurious belowdecks area with a full galley, salon and private owner’s stateroom forward. More...
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Draco 27
Put Away the Phones and Enjoy the Ride
For traditionalists or parents who want time on the boat to be about family and being outdoors, the accessories that are missing on the Draco 27 might be among the most appealing attributes of the boat. There’s one USB plug on the boat and it’s in the gunwale outboard of the helm seat. This Euro-style bowrider has a practical, straightforward layout that will appeal to people who want to enjoy being on the water. More...
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Sea-Doo Spark Trixx
Built to Play Rough
Given its starting price of $7,699, the Sea-Doo Spark Trixx is going to attract younger riders who will be aggressive when it comes to pushing the limits of rider and machine to pull off tricks. That’s inevitably going to mean bumps with the dock, the bottom or other machines. Sea-Doo builds the Spark Trixx with a “Polytec” material that Sea-Doo says resists scratches better than fiberglass. The Spark Trixx is also built with an open-architecture Exoskeleton made up of small pieces. Smack the dock and replace one piece instead of the whole hull. More...
29 High Performance Boats on Display
BoatTEST's Spring Virtual Boat Show has 29 high-performance boats on display from several manufacturers. Browse the selection by clicking below.
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Obituary
Ritchie Navigation Owner
Paul Sherman Has Died
Sherman was respected throughout the industry and beloved by
his employees.
Paul Frederick Sherman, owner of Ritchie Navigation, passed away peacefully on March 20 at the age of 81, followed by his wife of 55 years, Joan, on April 4. Sherman led the Pembroke, Massachusetts-based company from 1966 through 2020. His son and current company president, Jon Sherman, shared the sad announcement. More...
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