New Grand Banks 54 | Nimbus T9 | How to Tie an Anchor Bridle - 10/26/20

BoatTEST Newsletter October 26, 2020 

New Test Video

Grand Banks 54:

Modern Motoryacht w/Traditional Lines

The second model in the company’s line of planing yachts, the Grand Banks 54 hits a top speed of 29 knots when needed and has a range of more than 1,100 nautical miles at 9.6 knots. Advanced construction with carbon and other composite materials keeps her weight low.

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Nimbus T9:

Swedish Day Boat Sleeps 2

The Nimbus T9 is a 30’6” (9.29 m) dayboat designed for a variety of activities. She has a convertible aft seat and removable table in the cockpit plus seating on the front of the extra-wide helm console that has a cabin for two inside. Power is a single outboard up to 350 hp.

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Shared Access Opportunities

In 2 Florida Locations this Winter

St. Pete, FL – Pursuit DC266

Riviera Beach, FL – EdgeWater 370 CC

Snowbirds as well as Florida residents have an ideal opportunity to get out on the water to fish, explore, cruise, entertain – or just to get out of the house/condo – on two prestigious boats with excellent equipment. The two boats above are available for full-day use in economical packages from 10 days or more spread across the season. Both are equipped with joysticks, electrical flush heads, and the EdgeWater 370 even has a Seakeeper gyro and cabin for two. Both boats are maintained by BoatTEST staff and are cleaned and sanitized after every use. Don’t miss this exciting charter/lease/club shared access opportunity. Contact GM Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 | [email protected].

St. Pete, FL/Pursuit DC266 Riviera Beach, FL/EdgeWater 370

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Fall Virtual Boat Show:

28 Bay/Flats Boats

On Display

There are 28 bay/flats boats on display at the Fall Virtual Boat Show from 15' (4.6 m) to 27' (8.2 m). Browse the selection below.

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Bay/Flats Boats Docks

 

Test Video

Boston Whaler 150 Montauk:

Unsinkable and Ready for Adventure

It could be argued that Boston Whaler’s Montauk series of boats has introduced more kids to the water than almost any other, and the 150 Montauk shows us why. She’s a rugged hose-and-go boat with a straightforward layout that lends itself to fishing, skiing and just plain having fun.

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Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 XP3:

Solid Value in a Family Pontoon Boat

The Sun Tracker Party Barge XP3 is designed to be a performance-pontoon boat at a good price. For the national $38,095 price, she comes with a triple-pontoon configuration, a 150-hp Mercury outboard, a Bimini top and a stereo. She’s rated to carry 11 passengers.

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Video

How to Tie an Anchor Bridle

An anchor bridle will keep a boat from swaying back and forth when it’s on the hook, which will make everyone on board more comfortable. To learn how to tie one correctly, click here.

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Boating News of the Week: Episode 28

If you have ever had a wobbly helm seat – and who hasn’t – you will welcome the aftermarket fix that has just been introduced... plus find out about Raymarine’s new video docking system... and be sure to see the 5 boats covered. More...

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Photo of the Day

Captain's assistant!

We – and our 160,000 newsletter readers – want to see your boating photos and videos! Email us at [email protected] and we may feature your submission in our newsletter.

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Expert Boating

OOOPS!!!

They Should Have Watched Smart Boating!

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