New Krogen Express 52' | Riviera 43 Open Flybridge | Sea Ray SPX 230 - 11/12/20

BoatTEST Newsletter November 12, 2020

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Krogen Express 52':

Practical Long-Range Motoryacht

The Krogen Express 52' has a home-like atmosphere thanks to bright woodwork, large salon windows that let in abundant natural light and the fit-and-finish for which Krogen is known. There’s 6’9” (2.06 m) of headroom in the salon, plus an overhead handrail.

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Captain's Report

Riviera 43 Open Flybridge:

Bluewater Yacht w/Refinements

Riviera is known for its yachts’ offshore capabilities, but the 43 Open Flybridge is also designed to be an entertainment platform with seamless integration between the cockpit and the salon. The stainless-steel door and large aft window both open, creating a large open space. In the salon, there’s an aft-facing lounge on a raised mezzanine area, which adds to the cockpit’s entertaining possibilities.

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Fall Virtual Boat Show:

298 Express Cruisers

On Display

BoatTEST has 298 express cruisers on display at the Fall Virtual Boat Show from a variety of manufacturers. Browse the selection below.

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Shared Access Offshore CC

Ready for Action

This handsome new 2020 EdgeWater 370CC is ready to tackle the Gulf Stream right now to hunt big game or just to go cruising. Equipped with a Seakeeper gyro stabilizer, she stays on an even keel and guests will love her for it. Fully equipped and located just south of West Palm Beach in a modern marina, you can reserve as many days as you like for the winter and spring season. Don’t miss out on this ground-floor opportunity. Contact BoattestLEASING’s general manager, Greg Sweeney, at 727-200-3474 or [email protected].

 

Test Video

Sea Ray SPX 230:

Affordable Bowrider w/Proven Hull

The Sea Ray SPX 230 is a more affordable version of the manufacturer’s 23’6” (7.16 m) bowrider. It’s built on the same hull as the as the deluxe SLX version, but just doesn’t have the premium features. It does, however, have the important amenities, like the convertible aft sunlounge.

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Sun Tracker Sportfish 22 XP3:

Value-Focused Pontoon Boat

The Sun Tracker Sportfish 22 XP3 is an affordable way to take 11 people out on the water for a day of fishing, cruising and watersports. Standard equipment includes a livewell, a full instrument complement and a heavy-duty boarding ladder. She can be powered with up to a 200-hp outboard.

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Seamanship

Important Daily Inspections

Most of today’s outboard-powered boats have a central hatch in the cockpit that provides access to equipment like bilge pumps, through-hulls, batteries and more. Good seamanship requires an inspection before each trip offshore.

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Boating News of the Week: Episode #29

There’s no type of boat more complicated or expensive than a large motoryacht. Making a buying mistake here can literally cost you a million dollars or more. Our detailed Buyer’s Guide tells you why some boats are more expensive than others, and how to match your needs with the boats available. Also in this episode is a glimpse at the newly launched Tiara 43 LE, a new 3D boat mold-making machine, and seamanship tips – don’t miss it. More...

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Photo of the Day

Boating on Lake Palestine in Texas.

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