New Ranger Z521L | Greenline 45 Fly | Cabo 41 - 02/16/21
BoatTEST Newsletter February 16, 2021
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Ranger Z521L:
Easy-to-Drive Premium Bass Boat
The Ranger Z521L is equipped and powered to help a serious angler win money on the tour straight out of the showroom, but one of the Z521L’s best attributes is her handling. While many bass boats seem designed just to go fast in a straight line, the Z521L carves turns like a sportboat and compared to other bass models we’ve driven, the Z521L has a shorter learning curve. She’s more forgiving than other elite-level boats and cuts through chop with assuredness. More...
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Sovereign Boat Club – New Robalo R317
Bradenton, FL
New Robalo R317 – Bradenton, FL
Join Sovereign Boat Club today and enjoy our new Robalo R317 located in Bradenton, FL. Be one of 8 lucky people that can get year-around use of this premium dual console. Cruise the coast and fish out to 50 miles offshore. All-day usage on weekends. Fully equipped with twin engines, joystick and electric flush head. Membership includes hands-on training with one of our family-friendly USCG-licensed captains. Annual dues and monthly maintenance fees are lower than you may think. To find out more, email [email protected] or contact our general manager Greg Sweeney at 727.200.3474.
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Features Video
Greenline 45 Fly:
Luxury Yacht w/ Inviting Flying Bridge
Because Greenline yachts are so well-known for their innovative hybrid propulsion systems, it’s easy to overlook the luxury and amenities that come with a boat like the 45 Fly. For example, her flying bridge is a popular gathering area with its aft L-shaped lounge that wraps around a solid-wood table and a forward sunpad that measures 8’ (2.44 m) by 5’5” (1.65 m). There’s also a summer kitchen to starboard with a stove, sink and refrigerator. A Bimini top can be erected to provide shade. More...
Editor's Report
Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon:
Elite Wakesports Boat
Nautique Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon
The Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon is a wakesports boat designed to produce monster waves for surfing as well as proper wakes for boarding. The manufacturer developed the Nautique Configurable Running Surface (NCRS) that deploys and stows automatically based on user settings. The NCRS works with the Nautique Surf System (NSS) with Waveplate technology to create large, long waves with lots of push. NSS comes with an optional remote that lets the surfer switch sides instantly without needing to shift ballast or people in the boat. More...
Test Video
Cabo 41:
Classic Inboard Sportfisherman
The Cabo 41 is designed, engineered and built to be an offshore sportfishing platform that blends bluewater capabilities with luxurious accoutrements. Cabos are targeted at owner/operators who do their own maintenance and her engine compartment has 6’3” (1.91 m) of headroom and just under 3’ (.89 m) of space between her 715-hp Cummins engines. Belowdecks, she sleeps four in air-conditioned comfort and the galley is equipped for preparing a real meal. More...
Boat Buying Tips
How Many Handholds Do Boats
Need — And Where?
How Many Handholds Do Boats Need — And Where?
Handholds and grabrails help keep boat operators and passengers safer in their seats or when standing on deck in rougher conditions, but how many handholds are enough? Where should they be located? Believe it or not, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has standards that spell out the size, strength and position for each type. For a boat to receive National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) certification, she must meet the ABYC standard. More...
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