At the Miami Boat Show, Scout Boats introduced its 400 LXF center console. She’s a premium yacht powered by two 600-hp Mercury V12 Verado outboards. She has many upscale features as standard equipment, including heated helm seats, reverse-cycle air conditioning, a Seakeeper 3 gyroscopic stabilizer plus a microwave and sink in the cabin. The aft port-side bulwark folds out to provide a swim platform – or door to bring a large fish aboard. Scout has also stepped up its upholstery game.
We were there when Dave Wallace, the president of Scout, presented the new 400 LXF to the marine press corps and we made a video of it for our members. See it and find out the price by clicking here...
Cobalt has a well-earned reputation for superior quality and the 30SC is no exception. She’s a yacht-rated day boat powered by outboards and the Neodesha, KS, manufacturer offers the sterndrive version of the same hull as the R30. The 30SC has convertible seating arrangements and a hardtop provides protection from the elements. Cobalt’s signature luxury is felt throughout. She’s available with twin outboards from Yamaha or Mercury starting at twin 250s. More...
The Grady-White Freedom 215 boasts some of the easiest boarding access in its class with swing-away backrests on the aft seats. They pivot out of the way for entry and exit via the swim platform. The spacious cockpit and full-height windshield provide protection from the elements – something you often don’t see on a 21-footer (6.5 m). An optional, easy-to-install bow table provides a touch of luxury and insulated compartments under the bow seats allow for icing down fish or drinks. As with all Gradys, she has the signature SeaV2® hull. More...
The 2019 Azimut S6, Pri Sea, is a 60’ (18.29 m) express yacht powered by triple 550-hp Volvo Penta IPS 700 pod drives that push her to a cruising speed of 30 knots. Joystick controls make her easy to maneuver in tight confines. As with all Azimuts, her exterior was designed by Stefano Righini and her interior is courtesy of Francesco Guida. She carries a Pirelli J-33 tender in her garage and her Raymarine electronics include radar. Belowdecks, she sleeps six plus one crewmember. More...
The X95 is the flagship of Princess Yachts’ new X series. She measures 95.14’ (29 m) long and two of her most noteworthy design elements are that her flying bridge and main deck cover nearly her full length. Princess says the concept provides 10% more outdoor space and 40% more interior volume than traditionally designed motoryachts. Her full-beam master is on the lower deck, where there are accommodations for six additional guests plus crew. To learn the rest of her story, click to go to the Princess website. More...
The Pershing 140 (141’1”/43 m) was the first one made of aluminum, and she has twice the volume of the next largest Pershing. She was built in the Ferretti Group Super Yacht Yard in Ancona, Italy. Powered by four 2,600-hp MTUs, she reportedly has a top speed of 38 knots. More...
When trying to explain how a propeller works, it is usually compared with a screw that enters wood and moves into it as it is turned. But in reality, a boat propeller operates in water, not a solid. The difference between the theoretical distance advanced and the actual distance advanced by the propeller in each 360-degree rotation is called slip. So, a prop with an 18" (45.72 cm) pitch does not actually advance 18" with every revolution – it is less, and in the mid RPM range, it is much less. More...
It’s easy for a new boater to tie up the launch ramp and not even know he/she is doing it. For example, when pulling up to a public launch ramp, the first thing to do is NOT to get in line to launch. Your first tip is to go slow because you’re in a hurry. To learn more tips, click here...
Take your kids fishing and teach them a new hobby. Unplug from technology and enjoy getting to know each other a little better. Sometimes the fish won’t bite but that’s okay too because fishing with your kids is one of those hobbies that can teach patience, problem-solving and perseverance. Toss a line from any of our Sovereign Boat Club boats equipped for fishing. Inquire about available memberships here...
Photo Of The Day
Taken by a BoatTEST member from the bridge of a commercial vessel in high seas.
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