New Sailfish 276DC | Cruisers 42 Cantius | Sea Ray SDX 250 OB - 11/24/20

BoatTEST Newsletter November 24, 2020

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Sailfish 276DC:

Dual Console Built for Serious Work

The Sailfish 276DC has one of the highest freeboards in class, which means she is better able to take sloppy conditions offshore. This is her forte. Her cockpit depth (a function of freeboard) is 38” (96.52 cm) deep forward and 30” (76.2 cm) aft, 2” to 4” (5 to 10 cm) more than most boats in class. High-end items like the windlass with ground tackle and hardtop come standard, as do other items such as 2 showers, cockpit wet bar, deluxe power helm seat, 30-gallon (113.56 L) livewell, trim tabs, and an electric marine toilet with sitting headroom in the compartment. Carbon fiber is used in her deck for stiffness, and Kevlar is used in critical areas of the hull for strength and to prevent flex. Both Yamaha and Mercury engines are available.

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Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius:

Sporty Express w/ Full Features

The Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius will play many roles including cruiser, entertainment platform and weekender. The design team had this diversity in mind when it put the cockpit, galley, salon and helm all on the same level. Out of sight are her electrical and plumbing systems and her rugged construction.

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Boston Whaler 320 Vantage

In Bradenton, Florida

A BoatTEST Member is ready to put a new 2020 Boston Whaler 320 Vantage dual console into the Sovereign Boat Club in Bradenton, Florida. The boat is loaded with equipment and is powered by twin Mercury 300s with joystick. The hardtop boat has a VacuFlush toilet, electric hi-lo helm seat and a cabin for a cat nap. This boat has a 10’3” beam, a 21-degree deadrise at the transom and is ready to go to Key West or the Bahamas. Only 8 memberships are available so those who reserve first will get the ground-floor benefits, including waving the $5,595 club initiating fee. To find out more about this boat and the club in Bradenton, contact Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 or [email protected]. Other boats available are –

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Riviera Beach, FL Pursuit DC266

St. Pete, FL

 

Video

Monte Carlo Yachts 70 Skylounge:

1st Yacht w/Raymarine’s Assisted Docking

Monte Carlo Yachts has installed Raymarine’s DockSense Alert system on its 76 Skylounge. The system provides the yacht with object recognition and motion-sensing docking assistance. Riviera says the technology “empowers captains to maneuver tight quarters with confidence.”

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Virtual Boat Show Spotlight

Sea Ray SDX 250 OB:

Deckboat Seats 14

On the SDX 250 OB, Sea Ray carries the beam forward because this is a deckboat, not a bowrider. The port-side passage to the bow creates a wide lounge up front and there is convertible seating throughout the cockpit. To offer an owner flexibility, she’s available with a single outboard in 200, 250 and 3500-hp ratings.

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Education

America’s Boating Club:

Online Marine Radio Course

A VHF marine radio provides a boater the best and most reliable form of communication on the water. America’s Boating Club offers an online class on choosing the correct radio and how to use it. To learn more, turn up the volume and click here.

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Seamanship

Gasoline Fuel-Lines are Critical

The hoses used for fuel delivery on gasoline-powered boats are the most critical system on any gas-powered boat. Loose or rotten hoses, or hose clamps, are the number one safety issue in old boats, and must be inspected regularly. New boats must meet the high standards of the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) for hoses and fuel system installation. Find out what those standards are...

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Boating News of the Week: Episode #31

This week's video features Brunswick Corp.'s electrification of a large Sea Ray, good news from MasterCraft, Axopar’s new small boat Spyder, and congratulations to Yamaha for winning the NMMA’s Innovation Award. The new product is a single-engine joystick with lots of functionality, all explained in a Yamaha video. This week’s main feature is Part II to our Buyer’s Guide to Motoryachts, focusing on interior layouts. More...

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