New Formula 380 SSC OB | Belize 66 Daybridge | Grady-White Fisherman 180 - 11/18/20

BoatTEST Newsletter November 18, 2020 

New Captain's Report

Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover OB:

New Luxury Crossover Day Boat

The new 380 Super Sport Crossover is a big step up from Formula’s 330/350 Crossover Bowriders and becomes the smallest of the Super Sport Crossovers, which were made famous by the ground-breaking 430 SSC. The 380 SSC is a smaller version of that remarkable boat and is available with outboard or sterndrive power and continues Formula’s open-bow, full-cabin concept. Note the stern platform which is ready for all watersports.

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Features Video

Riviera Belize 66 Daybridge:

Premium Flying Bridge Motoryacht

The Belize 66 Daybridge is an exquisitely finished flying bridge motoryacht designed and outfitted to entertain as well as to do serious cruising. In the image above, we are looking forward from the aft galley to the salon and lower helm. Her large flying bridge is accessed by the easy-to-climb flying stairs seen at left. The detail work on this vessel must be seen to be fully appreciated.

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Fall Virtual Boat Show:

42 Catamarans

On Display

On display at the Fall Virtual Boat Show are 42 catamarans ranging from 18' (5.48 m) to 53' (16.15 m). Check out the variety of vessels by clicking below.

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Captain's Report

Grady-White Fisherman 180:

Entry-Level Classic Center Console

The Grady-White Fisherman 180 is designed to be a versatile entry-level boat for protected water and near coastal fishing, with an optional ski pylon for towing sports. A 150-hp engine should get her into the mid 40s, depending on the load. She has an 11-gallon (43 L) livewell and storage for up to 12 rods.

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Pre-Owned Yachts

85’ Pacific Mariner,

Seas The Moment

Seas The Moment is hull number 22 out of 24 85’ (25.91 m) Pacific Mariners built by Westport. Her accommodations layout features the master stateroom positioned amidships with three cabins forward and all of them have en suite heads. There are crew quarters for two aft. She’s powered by twin MTU 10V2000 diesels and underwent full maintenance in May 2020.

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Test Video

Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300:

Stable PWC at Rest and Underway

When it designed the latest version of the GTX Limited 300, Sea-Doo made sure the 11’4” (3.45 m) long watercraft was stable at rest as well as when underway. The hull is an inch (2.54 cm) wider than the previous design and the saddle sits up to 3” (7.62 cm) lower with wider footwells.

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Products Review

Evaluating Two Auto Routing Systems

The man who navigated Sir Richard Branson’s record-setting Trans-Atlantic crossing in 1986 puts auto-routing systems from Garmin Marine and Navionics through their paces for us, making simulated trips along popular routes in Florida and in the Pacific Northwest.

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Boating News of the Week: Episode #30

This episode is packed with new boat launches from Regal, Valhalla and Powerplay, new products, more news about Seven Marine, and a complete Buyer’s Guide to Flying Bridge Cruisers. More...

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Capt. Cook on the Cooper 2020.

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