New Ocean Alex 27E | Formula 310 Bowrider | Grady-White Freedom 255 - 05/05/21

Ocean Alexander 27E

New Expedition Yacht for an Owner/Operator

The 88’9” (27.04 m) 27E is the first model in Ocean Alexander’s new Explorer series. She’s powered by twin 1650-hp MAN V12 inboards and with a fuel capacity of 2,186 gallons (8,274 L), she is definitely intended for long-term and distance expeditions. At an estimated test weight of 233,350 lbs. (105,846 kg), she topped out at 22.3 knots and we found best cruise at 1750 rpm and 14 knots where she had a range of 394.4 nautical miles. To cover longer distances, drop down to 1000 rpm and 8.5 knots to increase the range to 1260.6 nautical miles. Large rudders make her remarkably agile and a remote control makes docking much easier. More...

Grady-White Freedom 255

Dual-Console For the Real World

Fans of classic styling and a salty personality who want a family boat would do well to look at the Grady-White Freedom 255. She’s a dual-console built on the same SeaV2® hull as the company’s center consoles and cabin boats. She has an abundance of fishing features including a 165-quart fishbox and 16 rod holders. For cruising, she has a wetbar, a patented foldout seat in the transom, and adult-sized bow lounges. More...

Formula 310 Bowrider OB

Options Enhance Utility

With the 310 Bowrider, Formula continues to evolve the model and the genre. In 2021, the manufacturer decided to offer her with twin outboards while still making sterndrives available. She can also be upgraded with a fiberglass hardtop that provides protection from the elements. It has an opening sunroof and can be equipped with a SureShade retractable awning that protects all the way aft to the swim platform. To extend the season, order the cockpit enclosure.  More...

Sovereign Boat Club's Fleet

Expands to 4 Florida Locations

The Sovereign Boat Club fleet is expanding this summer with some exciting new boats. A Robalo R317 is available for immediate membership in Bradenton, FL. A Regal 33 SAV is available in St. Petersburg and is taking members now for a June 1 commissioning, joining the Pursuit DC266, which is completing her first season. Later this summer, a Grady-White Freedom 375 will make its club debut in Ft. Lauderdale and a Contender 35 will be located in West Palm Beach. It will be joined by an Edgewater 370 that will be spending its second winter in Florida. Club memberships in these large premium-brand boats are available and are limited to 8 memberships each, for virtually unlimited availability.

For more information, contact SBC general manager Greg Sweeney at [email protected] or 727-200-3474.

Honda Making Plans for New,

Tough CARB Standards

Is there an electric outboard in your boat's future?

The world is changing fast and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pushing much of it when it comes to the demise of internal combustion engines. It is on the cusp of requiring all outboard engines under 25 hp to be electric and all outboards over 53 hp to reduce emissions by 70% sometime in the near future. Jim Loftus, Honda’s Director of Power and Marine Equipment, says the latter will require a catalytic converter or some other solution to meet the regs. In case you’ve forgotten, catalytic converters for sterndrive gas engines cost on the order of $5,000. More...

Yamaha SuperJet

It's Back – Standup PWC for Everyone

For riders who want a stand-up personal watercraft, but don’t necessarily want to go racing, Yamaha re-introduced the SuperJet in 2021. It’s powered by a 4-stroke TR-1 engine and has an adjustable handle pole to suit a variety of operators. The machine is also wider and more stable than the original so even beginners will be riding stand-up style in minutes. More...

202 Motoryachts on Display

BoatTEST has 202 motoryachts on display at the Spring Virtual Boat Show from a variety of international manufacturers. Browse the selection by clicking below.

2007 Hargrave 100 Raised Pilothouse

Vitesse

The 2007 100’ (30.48 m) Hargrave 100 Raised Pilothouse, Vitesse, had a plethora of upgrades in 2020 including two watermakers, a dive compressor, five new AC chillers, KVH TV 6 TracVision, a WiFi system and a generator. She’s powered by twin Caterpillar C-32A inboards and has a top speed of 21 knots with a cruise of 14. She carries 3,200 gallons (12,113.32 L) of fuel and has a max draft of only 6’ (1.83 m). More...

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