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New Dufour 470 | Cruising the Abacos | 80-MPH Fountain 43 - 04/05/21

BoatTEST Newsletter April 5, 2021

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Dufour Yachts 470

Modern Sailboat w/Choice of Layouts

Dufour makes the new 470 available with three deck plans. The Easy version focuses on simplicity and comfort while the Ocean layout has a more traditional deck. The Performance version is for sailors who want to push the edge and compete in regattas. More...

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Monte Carlo Yachts 105

A Fast Build for Owners in a Hurry

The Monte Carlo Yachts 105 has a 23’4” (7.12 m) beam, one of the widest in class. She’s built with 8,800 lbs. (3,991.61 kg) of Kevlar and carbon fiber as well as 1,760 lbs. (800 kg) of aluminum beams. Monte Carlo says these materials, plus vacuum infusion and proprietary coring make the 105 15% lighter than competitive yachts. That can turn into a huge fuel savings at cruising speeds. Like all MCY yachts she can be built faster than most motoryachts her size because of MCY’s aerospace building techniques. More...

 

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Fountain 43 NX

Tops 80 MPH w/Quad 450s

When we tested Fountain’s 43 NX, the largest engines offered were quad 400-hp Mercury Racing outboards. We hit 73.4 mph. Fountain now offers her with quad Mercury Racing 450Rs that the company says bump the top end to 82 mph or give her a range of more than 380 miles at 40 mph. More...

 

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Triton 21 TrX

Bass Boat Equipped for Speed

The Triton 21 TrX is a 73.7-mph premium bass boat. To give a driver better control, she comes standard with a Hot Foot gas-pedal style throttle and helm-mounted turn-signal-type trim lever. That means two hands are on the wheel at all times, as they should be at those speeds. More...

 

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Boating Destinations

 

Cruising the Sea of Abaco

Just 200 miles from the Southeast coast of Florida, the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas is a playground for boaters. They can stroll along white sand beaches, eat fresh conch and catch up with friendly locals. The area is slowly re-opening and is definitely worth checking out, and the locals will be glad to see you. More...

 

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Enjoy the Boating Lifestyle

For the Price of a First-Class Slip

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Imagine yourself, your family and friends in a new premium boat located in Bradenton or St. Petersburg, FL – virtually whenever you want. Club dues are a fraction of what it costs to operate one of these boats – much less to buy. Sovereign Boat Club makes boating more fun because it’s so inexpensive and hassle-free. Only a limited number of memberships are available. Get complete details at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.

 

 

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