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New Fleming 78 Features Video | 3 Outboards for Bass Boats | Cruisers 338 OB - 06/04/21

BoatTEST Newsletter June 4, 2021

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New Features Video

Fleming Yachts 78

LRC Equipped for an Owner-Operator

The Fleming Yachts 78 has a primary mission of accommodating an owner-operator and his family members during an extended stay at sea or a larger crowd during a harbor cruise. Features include five stations with engine and thruster controls, a Boning/Fleming First Mate Monitoring system and a closed-circuit camera. More...

Test Video

Cruisers Yachts 338 OB

Elegant Bowrider Tops 53 MPH

The Cruisers Yachts 338 OB was one of the first large bowriders to combine an inviting day boat layout with belowdecks accommodations. More recently she was equipped with a pair of outboards. The 350-hp Mercury Verados pushed her to a top speed of 53.8 mph, which makes her as thrilling as she is attractive. More...

 

BoatTEST Interview: Part III

Bob Denison Explains How

He Handles Buyers and Sellers

Since last October, Denison Yachting has had all of its boats listed on BoatTEST’s special “Pre-Owned Yachts” section that can be found at the top of each page in the Nav bar.

Handling a thousand yacht sales each year, many of which are over 60’ (18.28 m), is no walk in the park and involves hundreds of details that must be addressed. In Part III of BoatTEST’s interview, Bob Denison explains how his firm handles buyers and sellers. More...

 

Test Video

Boston Whaler 405 Conquest

Second Station Makes Life Easy

Boston Whaler’s 405 Conquest is a 41’4” (12.6 m) crossover with a straightforward helm that has two 16” (40.64 cm) multifunction displays, a Mercury VesselView screen and comfortably placed controls. But the helm is to starboard and what if a captain needs to pull up port-side? Our test boat had another display in the port console, plus a joystick. Just slide over, open the window and take charge with the joystick. More...

 

Outboard Buyers' Guide

Three Outboard Models Designed

For Tournament Bass Boats

There are 11 200-hp outboard engines on the market, but three of them are primarily intended to serve the needs of tournament bass anglers. All three are rated at 200-hp, but the similarities end there. Click here to find out what you don't know...

 

Warbird Marine Holdings Acquires

Yellowfin Yachts

The new Yellowfin 54 is the flagship of the company’s sportfishing fleet.

Warbird Marine Holdings, which was formed by EagleTree Capital and is managed by industry veteran John Dorton, has acquired Yellowfin Yachts. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Yellowfin will be a separately managed sister company to Invincible Boat Co. that Warbird purchased in 2019. More...

 

SBC Club Boat with a Walk-in Shower

Some people only want to go First Class. That’s why they join the Sovereign Boat Club, where every boat has an electric flush toilet, joystick and some even have a walk-in shower. 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, or West Palm Beach, Fla. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.

 

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77 Aluminum Fishboats on Display

BoatTEST's Spring Virtual Boat Show has 77 aluminum fishboats on display from several manufacturers. Browse the selection by clicking below.

 

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