New MasterCraft X24 | Cruisers Yachts 35 Express | Ranger VS1782 WT - 04/09/20
BoatTEST Newsletter April 9, 2020
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New Captain's Report
MasterCraft X24:
World-Class Wake Surfing Boat
MasterCraft’s X24 represents the evolution of the company’s wakesurfing-focused X series. The manufacturer has refined the bottom to improve wave symmetry. The ballast system has a switchback tank that lets water shift from side to side for maximum wake efficiency. For efficient use of time, the available FastFill system adds 4,300 pounds (1,950.45 kg) to the boat in less than 4 minutes. For amenities, there are aft-facing jump seats and a large cockpit with numerous lounging options. Forward, the picklefork design creates a more inviting bow seating area. More...
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Test Video
Cruisers Yachts 35 Express:
Dayboat and Capable Cruiser
The Cruisers Yachts 35 Express marries spirited performance and luxurious appointments in a vessel that can serve as a dayboat or overnight cruiser. With a pair of 320-hp MerCruiser 377 Mag stern drives, the 17,546-pound (7,917.91 Kg) express cruiser planes in 6.3 seconds and runs out to a maximum speed of 41.9 mph at 4700 rpm. Back off to 3500 rpm and she cruises at 27.3 mph with a range of 246.8 miles. When it comes to handling, she’s downright nimble and fun to drive. The helm feels like the dash of a fine sportscar with leather accent treatments and long windows in the hullsides enhance the boat’s low-profile. More...
Test Video
Ranger VS1782 WT:
Affordable Multi-Species Boat
For $30,895, Ranger Boats packages the aluminum VS1782 WT with virtually everything an angler needs to head straight to the ramp including a 115-hp Mercury ProXS outboard and a custom-made trailer. The boat has a large forward casting deck, fore and aft livewells and a Minn Kota trolling motor. Outboards from Mercury, Yamaha and Evinrude are available. With the 115-hp Mercury Pro XS, the VS1782 WT planed in 3 seconds and hit a top speed of 47.8 mph at 5800 rpm. Best cruise came at 2500 rpm where she ran 19.7 mph and had a range of 148 miles. More...
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Florida Boat Ramps Remain Open
Boat ramps – and most marinas — around Florida remain open while the state’s stay-at-home order remains in place. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is requiring that operators maintain a 50-foot (15.24 Meter) distance from other boats and that there be no more than 10 people on board. We would recommend far fewer – and all from one family, or friends known-to-be self-quarantined for 14 days or more. More...
Grady-White Canyon 306 for Lease in Florida?
The 30’6” (9.30 m) Grady-White Canyon 306 center console has a beam of 10’7” (3.23 m).
BoattestLEASING is looking for an owner of a new Grady-White Canyon 306 in Florida, who would like to lease this boat to like-minded boaters for part of the year. Since the average boat in the U.S. is used just 35 days (more in Florida, of course) most owners have boats that sit at the dock unused for most of the year. Why not turn that asset into found income? For more information...
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