New Axopar Brabus Shadow 900 ST | Back Cove 32 | 10 Ways to Boat Safer - 05/03/21

Brabus Shadow 900 Sun Top

Extravagant Performance in 38'

Aficionados of Axopar know the name Brabus means a car or a boat has taken performance and luxury to the next level. Words like “hedonistic” are used to describe the new 38’5” (11.73 m) Shadow 900 Sun Top. She features carbon-fiber highlights, fine leather, a glass dash and a custom steering wheel. She’s powered by twin 450-hp outboards from Mercury Racing. We have tested her and have our usual lively report on her speed and handling. More...

Sovereign Boat Club's Fleet

Expands to 4 Florida Locations

The Sovereign Boat Club fleet is expanding this summer with some exciting new boats. A Robalo R317 is available for immediate membership in Bradenton, FL. A Regal 33 SAV is available in St. Petersburg and is taking members now for a June 1 commissioning, joining the Pursuit DC266, which is completing her first season. Later this summer, a Grady-White Freedom 375 will make its club debut in Ft. Lauderdale and a Contender 35 will be located in West Palm Beach. It will be joined by an Edgewater 370 that will be spending its second winter in Florida. Club memberships in these large premium-brand boats are available and are limited to 8 memberships each, for virtually unlimited availability.

For more information, contact SBC general manager Greg Sweeney at [email protected] or 727-200-3474.

Honda Engines on Road, Track and Water

If you’ve ever heard an Indy car flying down the front straightaway at the Indianapolis 500, you’ll never forget the high-pitched scream that makes it seem as if it’s turning 10,000 RPM.

Honda’s 75, 90 and 100-hp engines are marinized 1.5 L blocks used for years in Honda’s Fit automobile. As such, millions of collective hours have been put on this engine, proving its durability. Honda’s racing engine is a six-cylinder 3.6 engine block, which is also used in many of its automobiles. While Honda’s 200/225/250 platform is not the same block, its 3.6 L outboard engines share many of the same parts. Together, Honda Marine’s engines share more in common with racing and automobile engines than any other outboard on the market. More...

Neptunus 650 Express

High-Quality Build, Custom Interior

Neptunus builds the 650 Express to meet the certification standards for CE Category A, the highest rating for offshore use. To enhance strength, the hull is laminated with Kevlar reinforcement across its entirety and the stringers for the engine mounts are made from Corecell A500 foam. Instead of leaving a void in the mold for windows, Neptunus builds the hull with aluminum frames extending from the center of the glass out to 3’ (.91 m) around the opening port, making the frame stronger than the hull. Because she’s a semi-custom build, a buyer can choose an interior customized to his/her needs. Her interior joiner work is first class. Keep an eye out for a test of the new model this spring. More...

60 Dual Consoles

On display at BoatTEST's Spring Virtual Boat Show are 60 dual console boats from 20 different manufacturers. Browse the selection by clicking below.

Back Cove 32

 Straightforward Yet Downeast Cool

When Back Cove was founded in 2003, one of the tenets of the company was that all the boats would have a single diesel inboard and a bow thruster. The Back Cove 32 is an efficient coastal cruiser and dayboat. Her straightforward systems, solid construction and single-level deck design all point to a boat that’s easy to own and maintain. The forward cabin has a separate shower, which is rare in class. More...

Nitro Z17

Affordable, Well-Equipped Bass Boat

Boating Safety

 10 Ways to Boat Safer

During the pandemic, more people have turned to recreational boating as a way to spend time together as a family. That means more new boaters taking to the water. In our list of 10 ways to boat safer, Number One remains taking a boater education course, followed closely by learning and following the navigation rules. Click below to learn the next eight. 

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