At 25’ (7.62 m) long overall with an average deadrise of 36 degrees and the internal structure provided by Everglades’ RAMCAP construction, the 235CC is a boat that blurs the lines between coastal and offshore use. She comes with a patented hydraulically-adjustable windshield integrated into the hardtop, which has an electronics box, rocket launchers and the usual array of lights. The entire helm-seat structure is on a pivoting base so it can be rotated to face aft for watching the baits in comfort or for turning the cockpit into an entertaining venue with the two transom seats folded down. More...
You can now easily and safely "bump" the engines, enabling you to softly dock a boat, regardless of the size or type of boat, power, or number of engines.
With SoftDocking™, a simple tap of the joystick or keypad button, and the Dockmate remote control will initiate a customizable, fraction-of-a-second burst of the propellor.
There’s no more dreaded ‘kicks’ when you put the boat in gear while maneuvering in tight quarters. More...
A number of 12-Meter former America’s Cup yachts will be leading the “Race for Ukraine” fleet in Narragansett Bay on June 4th to raise funds for Ukrainian relief.
The 12-Meter Yacht Club Newport Station will be staging two simultaneous fundraising regattas in Narragansett Bay on June 4th called “Race for Ukraine.” Any and all sailboats are welcome that have a PHRF rating. The race organizers are also looking for large motoryachts to serve as committee boats at the start and finish lines of two courses. This is a terrific opportunity for BoatTEST members — both power and sailboat owners — to show their support for the people of Ukraine. To find out more about the regatta, click here...
Offshore Yachts traces its origins to World War II when steel shortages led the United States Navy to consider alternative hull materials. Company founder Richard O. Hunt used fiberglass to build auxiliary naval boats. After the war, in 1948 he produced some of the earliest fiberglass pleasure boats. His family continued to build the company and the new CE Series ranges from 65’ (19.81 m), 68’ (20.73 m) and 72’ (21.95 m) in models built on a semi-custom basis as coastal cruisers. Each CE model meets the design objectives of shallow draft, a large molded “teak beach” or optional high-low platform at the water’s edge. More...
On the Cruisers Yachts 46’s main deck, a “glass bulkhead” aft opens the salon to the views without letting in the chill of cool summer days up north. On warm days, open the door and let in the breeze. We’re still fans of the grill on the transom to keep the cockpit from being too tight. Cruisers also designed her accommodations to be flexible enough to handle two couples or a small family with two large private cabins with en suite heads. Each stateroom has its own separate shower, making the VIP quarters in the bow just as inviting as the aft master. More...
As of this month, new, simplified rules for recreational fire extinguishers go into effect, as specified in Title 33 CFR Part 175 Subchapter S.
Thanks to America’s Boating Club (ABC) we can bring our members the most comprehensive video available on the new USCG fire extinguisher regs. In addition to the new regs, it also points out several of the most critical areas on boats where fires might start. We recommend that all boat owners view this video and don’t hesitate to share it with friends.
To learn more about America’s Boating Club and its many instructional videos, courses, seminars and local clubs, click one of the buttons below.
When it comes to marine radar, do you know the difference between pulse and solid state or RF output and target discrimination? This report explains some finer points of the latest radar technology.
Marine radar is the best electronic collision avoidance system ever developed for the recreational boater. Radar systems let a user “see” through darkness, fog and stormy weather conditions. Once used only on large vessels, radar units are now compact, draw little electricity and are sized to fit boats as small as 18’ (5.5 m) long. When combined with AIS and a modern electronic plotter with up-to-date digital charts, radar can be a real lifesaver. More...
Gear ratios play an important part in your outboard engine’s performance, but most owners pay no attention to it.
One way that manufacturers of outboard engines manage the power applied to the water is a reduction gear somewhere in the drive train. A gear ratio of 1.50:1 means that it takes 1.5 revolutions of the flywheel to turn the propeller in one complete rotation. The greater the number of rotations of the crankshaft in relation to the revolutions of the prop, the more torque is being applied to the water. The more torque applied at the low end means a stronger holeshot, but WOT speed will be affected. The gear ratio of any outboard engine is a compromise. Make sure your engine’s compromise is the one you want. More...
You only go around once in life and somehow your kids know how to get the most fun out of it. All of the Sovereign Boat Clubs boats are made for entertaining — from our 23’ (7 m) Everglades to our 33’ (10 m) Regal located in Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota. Why let them have all of the fun? Visit SovereignBoatClub.com for more.
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