New North Pacific 49 Euro | Formula 430 SSC | Man Overboard - 06/11/21
BoatTEST Newsletter June 11, 2021
New Features Video
North Pacific Yachts 49 Euro Pilothouse
LRC w/Modern, Open Plan
North Pacific’s 49 Euro Pilothouse is the first in the company’s new Euro series. The idea behind the new line is to take all the features that make a great long-range trawler and combine them with upscale appliances and materials plus a more open plan to give the yacht a more contemporary feel. Part of the Euro designation is moving the galley to the main deck just inside the salon door. Another indicator is the use of lightly colored Wenge and Ash woods. Photos courtesy of Jim Raycroft. More...
New Product
Vision Marine E-Motion 180E Outboard
Grabbing the Electric Outboard High-Ground
Vision Marine’s E-Motion 180 cutting the rug.
Vision Marine, the first electric boating company to be publicly listed on the Nasdaq, is taking pre-orders for the world’s most powerful electric outboard, the E-Motion 180. That’s a 180-horsepower outboard with zero emissions that can propel boats up to 60 mph, according to the company. Celebrities are among those supporting Vision Marine tech, including the musician Drake, actor Robert De Niro and environmental activist Greta Thunberg. The company, which has been secretive about its technology, just released a video of the E-Motion 180E in action. See the video here...
Test Video
Formula 430 SSC
A Trend-Setter Vessel w/Features Galore
One of the major features is the bow in the Formula 430 Super Sport Crossover. It is entered by a port side walkway that leads to wraparound seating that is multi-functional and is remarkably large for this size boat. Once the windshield is closed on the entryway, the bow becomes a separate – and private – place on the boat to have cocktails, lunch or an uninterrupted tête-à-tête. With the table lowered with a touch of a button the whole area can be converted into a sun pad or lounging area. More...
New Monte Carlo 52
Available at Steelpointe Show
The Castaways Yacht Club in New Rochelle, NY will be exhibiting a 2022 Monte Carlo 52 at the Steelpointe Yacht & Charter Show from June 17-20 in Bridgeport, CT. The boat has a 15’ (4.57 m) beam and 3 guest cabins. She is powered by twin 450-hp Volvo Penta IPS diesels and she has a joystick. Learn more...
Test Video
Sailfish 276DC
A Family Boat That Can Head Offshore
With some of the highest freeboard in class, the Sailfish 276DC is better suited to a comfortable ride home after a day of fishing with the winds kicking up. Her cockpit depth is 38” (96.52 cm) forward and 30” (76.2 cm) aft, which is at least 2” (5.08 cm) more than most boats in class. Her variable deadrise bottom design helps smooth out the ride. She’s built with carbon fiber in the deck and Kevlar is used in critical areas of the hull for strength and rigidity, both of which also contribute to a smoother ride. More...
Test Video
Tracker Pro Guide V-165 WT
New Windshield Offers More Protection
For the 2021 version of the Pro Guide V-165 WT, Tracker stepped up its game with a number of new items on the standard-equipment list. Perhaps the most noteworthy are the port and starboard acrylic consoles topped by the tempered-safety-glass windshield with a center walk-through section. It makes the boat more versatile and capable of keeping passengers safe and protected when the winds and waves kick up. Overall, she also has one of the most extensive standard-equipment lists in class. More...
Boating Safety
A Video Man Overboard Story
Never Give Up Hope
Even the most experienced sailor can get caught by unexpected turns in the weather.
In the annual 333-mile sailboat race from Chicago to Mackinac Island in Michigan, all hands were called on deck as the wind kicked up to 40 knots and the steep, short seas for which Lake Michigan is notorious became a challenge to be reckoned with by the Meridien X and her crew. Mark Wheeler, the tactician and navigator, was making his way aft to the helm station when the boat unexpectedly lurched. He was thrown overboard and quickly disappeared into the black night. More...
Used Boat Buying Advice
How Does Used Boat
Brokerage Really Work?
There are more moving parts to selling a boat than most people realize. That’s why most sellers rely on a broker to handle the job. Putting a listing on a classified ad website is the easy part.
Outboard Buyers' Guide
Tohatsu 200
Amped Up and Affordable
Tohatsu is not a household brand name for most boaters. That’s because it rarely advertises and specializes in keeping its overhead low. But a boater looking to repower on a budget might want to consider the Tohatsu 200. It’s rated at 90 amps, which is the highest in class, and it has a 5-year factory-backed warranty.
America Needs YOUR
Late-Model Used Boat
This year there is a dearth of good, late-model used boats. Brokers and boat dealers from coast to coast are in need of pre-owned boats in excellent condition to offer to their customers for this summer season. Prices of used boats have never been higher, so if you want to part with your current boat, let BoatTEST help. Sign up here...
SBC's Florida Headquarters
The Sovereign Boat Club has two of its club boats – a Regal 33 SAV and a Pursuit DC266 – at the Maximo Marina in St. Pete, handy to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Currently, there are only 3 memberships available, so the time to act is now. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.
86 Flybridge Cruisers on Display
On display at BoatTEST's Spring Virtual Boat Show are 86 flybridge cruisers from a variety of international manufacturers. Browse the selection by clicking below.
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