New Absolute Navetta 68 | Beneteau Antares 23 | Formula 350 Crossover BR - 05/22/20
BoatTEST Newsletter May 22, 2020
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Weekly Webcast Episode #7:
USCG Accident Report/Sirius Fish Mapping
A screen shot from the new Sirius XM Fish Mapping service.
This week, Capt. Steve covers a number of subjects from a runaway boat to the 2019 USCG Accident Report to the new Sharrow mass-produced SS loop prop which brings the price down 80% and much more. More...
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Absolute Navetta 68:
Voluminous Flying Bridge Yacht
Absolute designs its Navetta 68 to be a family-friendly luxury flying bridge motoryacht with abundant space for entertaining and cruising. Take her cabin deck, for example: the manufacturer calls the amidships and forward staterooms “master” quarters and based on our impressions of them, both names are accurate. The feeling throughout the boat is one of openness and comfort thanks to the large flying bridge deck, maxed living volume inside, aft cockpit, hydraulic swim platform and forward seating area. More...
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BENETEAU Antares 23:
Outboard-Powered Cuddy
The Antares 23 is the mid-size entry within the Antares range from BENETEAU. The boat was designed to appeal to boaters who want a single outboard and plan to seek wider cruising horizons. She has a forward cabin and a dinette in the salon that converts to a berth so the Antares 23 could sleep 4. Additionally, adding a few options could make a big difference in the boat’s overnighting capabilities. More...
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Evinrude E-TEC G2 140:
High-Tech Midsized Outboard
When Evinrude introduced its E-TEC G2 140 and other models based on a lightweight three-cylinder block, the mission was to provide all the high-tech features found on higher-powered outboards to smaller, more affordable models. The 140-hp engine has fly-by-wire digital controls, integrated hydraulic steering, automatic engine trim and one-touch winterization. And that’s just the beginning. More...
Trawlers and Long-Range Cruisers are about going the distance in comfort and efficiently. They’re meant for spending weeks at a time away from the docks and land. While most are powered by inboards, some manufacturers like Greenline are using electric and hybrid propulsion systems. There are nearly 50 Trawlers/LRCs at VirtualBOATSHOW.com. To visit the boat show – admittance is free – click here...
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Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider:
Dayboat Waiting to be Customized
Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider
Formula designs the 350 Crossover Bowrider to meet the needs of buyers looking for a large luxurious bowrider that also has comfortable overnighting capabilities. The company’s SmartZone seating creates three distinct gathering areas in the cockpit, bow and on the swim platform. This is one area where Formula has outdone the competition, creating a platform that has space for entertaining, launching watersports or carrying paddleboards. She’s available with twin sterndrives or triple outboards and the Formula Flex program lets owners customize the boat to a level that no other manufacturer can offer. More...
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Riviera 445 SUV:
Express Yacht w/Utility
The transition from the 445 SUV’s cockpit to the salon is seamless.
One of the most noteworthy features of the 102-sq.-ft. (9.47-sq.-m.) cockpit on the Riviera 445 SUV is the stainless-steel-framed aft glass bulkhead. When the sliding door is opened and locked to port, a window to starboard also swings up on stout gas-assist cylinders to create a more open galley/salon. She can be used for almost anything afloat, thus the SUV designation. More...
New Technology
Taiga Electric PWC Wins Design Award
The Taiga Orca is a fully electric personal watercraft.
Canadian manufacturer of electric vehicles Taiga Motors won a Red Dot Design Award for its Orca personal watercraft. The Montreal-based company introduced the Orca last summer. She has a top speed of about 64 mph and range can be anywhere between 2 and 5 hours depending on use. Taiga plans to build a total of 500 Orcas and the first 100 are badged as Foundation Edition models. More...
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Mako 284 CC
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