New Prestige 520 | New Nimbus T9 | Yamaha EXR - 07/06/20
BoatTEST Newsletter July 6, 2020
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Nimbus T9:
Scandinavian Day Boat w/Cabin
The 30’8” T9 is the first of Nimbus Yachts’ “Tender” series, but don’t take that name too literally, as she is a versatile day boat for entertaining, watersports, weekend cruising, or even as a tender for a superyacht. She’s one of three models offered on the same 30’8” (9.35 m) twin-stepped hull from the Swedish brand, and all exude her Scandinavian origins. Her aft settee, that can seat four for cocktails or lunch, folds down into a sun pad, and her dual swim platforms wrap around a single high-horsepower engine and extend behind it. She comes standard with a fiberglass hardtop, and our test boat was fitted with a towing pylon for watersports. Importantly, she has a bow thruster that should make docking a snap, but if it isn’t – an ultra-wide and proud rub rail will protect the boat all around. Below, she has a two-sleeper cabin with 4’11” (1.49 m) headroom and enclosed head. She has seating for eight. More...
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Alumacraft Edge 185 Sport:
Multi-Species Boat Ready for a Family
Alumacraft designed the 18’9” (5.72 m) Edge 185 as a multi-species freshwater fishing boat that should also expect to see some family play time. Add a towing pylon to this versatile aluminum boat, and she is ready for watersports. She comes standard on a trailer ready to head to the ramp, and the price is right. More...
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Prestige 520:
Evolving a Successful Concept
The Prestige 520 came on the heels of the highly successful 500 and the manufacturer didn’t rest on its laurels with the newer, larger model. The 500 was constructed with a hand-laid method, but the 520 was fabricated with resin-infusion, a process that ensures an optimum 60/40 glass to resin ratio which reduces weight and allows the longer boat to weight about the same as the shorter one she replaces. The empty weight remains about the same at 31,085 lbs. (14,100 kg), but the overall length increases from 49’10” (15.19 m) for the 50 to 52’9” (16.10 m) on the 520. One similarity the models do have is that they’re both available in an express or flying bridge models. More...
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Long-Range Cruising
Economical Boat for the Great Loop:
Greenline Yachts 33 Hybrid
Completing the Great Loop is on the bucket list of many recreational boaters.
For many long-distance cruisers, the Great Loop is one of their first challenges, kind of like dipping their toes in the water. In this video, Capt. Steve gives his opinion on a boat that could be tailor made to complete the task because of potentially low operating costs. See the video...
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Yamaha EXR:
Serious Bang for the Performance Buck
The EXR is the highest-performing watercraft in Yamaha’s EX series. The company’s NanoXcel construction technology reduces the weight by 60 lbs. (27 kg). Combine this with Yamaha’s TR-1 high-output engine, high-performance intake and ride plate and extended jet nozzle and the on-water experience is exhilarating. Retail price is $9,399 and the company is offering zero down and no payments for 90 days to entice customers. More...
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Formula 37 Performance Cruiser:
Performance Meets Paradise
Formula 37 Performance Cruiser
The Formula 37 PC comes with steps on the centerline in the cockpit adjacent to the helm, leading to the walkthrough windshield. On the foredeck, there are two sun pads with adjustable backrests and hatch leading to the cabin for easy access or simply ventilation. Like all of the lounges in the cockpit, the vinyl upholstery is finished in a Pre-Fixx coating and has a DriFast foam core. Formula only uses premium materials and equipment in its build, which is why it has such a sterling reputation. More...
New Model
Bavaria Introduces First Outboard Model
Bavaria hopes to have the first new model on the water in September.
Bavaria Yachts has presented for the first time an outboard-powered dayboat measuring 32.81’ (10 m). The name of the new model is the Bavaria Vida 33 and early last week, dealers worldwide learned about the new boat in five remote conferences. The Vida 33 comes in open and hardtop versions with a pair of designs for the bow and power is a pair of Mercury outboards. More...
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