New Formula 380 SSC OB | Palm Beach 70 | Sea Ray SPX 230 - 12/01/20

BoatTEST Newsletter December 1, 2020 

New Test Video

Formula 380 SSC Outboard:

1,350-hp Pegs 63.5 MPH

Powered by triple Mercury Racing 450R outboards, the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover hit a top speed of 63.5 mph during our tests. She fills the void between Formula’s 330/350 CBRs and the larger 400/430 SSC and ASC models. For entertaining, Formula’s SmartZone design approach has the cockpit, helm deck and bow all on the same level, and the huge swim platform is ready to launch watersports, including fishing.

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Features Video

Palm Beach 70:

Custom-Designed, Hand-Crafted

Palm Beach builds its 70 flying bridge yacht on a semi-custom basis. For example, our test boat had three cabins plus crew quarters while another version was built with a single stateroom. For entertaining the cockpit has 115 sq. ft. (10.68 sq. m) of space with a choice of lounging options and the area is protected by a canvas-and-steel awning. The bow has a cozy open-air lounge and there’s plenty of space to relax on the flying bridge as well.

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Virtual Boat Show Spotlight

Sea Ray SPX 230:

Family Runabout Seats 13

The Sea Ray SPX 230 is designed to provide maximum passenger space in a family bowrider, especially on her convertible aft lounge and full-beam swim platform. She’s a day boat that has a rated capacity of 13 passengers. Owners can choose outboard or sterndrive power. One attractive aspect of this model is that she has the same hull as the SLX but is much more affordable.

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Test Video

Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 XP3:

Clever Design for Added Storage

The Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 XP3 pontoon boat is rated for 11 passengers and that means people bringing along lots of carry-on gear. To improve storage capacity, the manufacturer developed its Stow More system that provides space beneath the lounge headrests in addition to the seat bases. It nearly doubles the boat’s storage and that keeps the deck space free of tripping hazards. It also adds value to an already attractively priced boat.

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New Launch Video

New PowerPlay Walker’s Cay 30

Long-known for its offshore go-fast style boats, PowerPlay Powerboats introduced a new model at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Walker’s Cay 30. Powered by a single 400-hp Mercury Racing outboard, she reportedly runs 50 mph. Put a pair of Mercury Racing 450Rs on the transom and the number jumps to 75 mph, we’re told.

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Boating News of the Week: Episode #31

This week's video features Brunswick Corp.'s electrification of a large Sea Ray, good news from MasterCraft, Axopar’s new small boat Spyder, and congratulations to Yamaha for winning the NMMA’s Innovation Award. The new product is a single-engine joystick with lots of functionality, all explained in a Yamaha video. This week’s main feature is Part II to our Buyer’s Guide to Motoryachts, focusing on interior layouts. More...

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