New Sea Ray Sundancer 320 | Chaparral 250 SunCoast OB | Entry-Level Cat - 11/07/19
BoatTEST Newsletter November 7, 2019
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Sea Ray Sundancer 320:
Ready for the Party to Start
The Sea Ray Sundancer 320 provides an impressive amount of high-grade seating that appears to be just waiting for the party to get started. There’s a grill and sink under the food prep surface to starboard, with a refrigerator underneath. A shade slides out to provide sun protection for this area when desired, while a sunroof in the hardtop lets in sunshine and air flow to the helm area. Access to the swim platform is to starboard, and this area can be optioned with a 17" (43 cm) power extension that adds considerably to the utility as well as the usable space here. More...
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Triton 20 TrX:
Premium Bass Boat w/73.0 MPH WOT
The Triton 20 TrX is a tournament-grade bass boat in the “sweet spot” with her 20’5” (6.22 m) LOA. She is big enough to fit all the premium fishing features a competition angler demands and she can handle long rough water runs at speed. She's also small enough to be easily trailerable behind most mid-size and larger tow vehicles. With the standard 250-hp Mercury Pro XS FourStroke turning a 24” (61 cm) Fury prop, she topped out at 73.0 mph in our tests and planed in 3.4 seconds. The brand is known for being durable and fast, thanks in part to build features like the “Zero Flex Stringer System” that encases the fuel tank. More...
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Hampton Yachts 650:
Forward Galley/Dinette Keeps the
Captain Company
Check out the Makore cherry woodworking carried throughout the galley and forward dinette aboard the Hampton Yachts 650. The designers make extensive use of inset LED lighting to keep all interior areas bright and welcoming. The galley location adjacent the main deck helm will be appreciated by owner/operators who like to be included in the breakfast conversations. An interior stairway, also finished in cherry, provides easy access to the flying bridge for bringing food and drinks up to the large entertainment area topside. Hunter Douglas blinds give privacy here when the yacht is in port. More...
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Chaparral 250 SunCoast OB:
Versatile Day Boat w/Towing Arch
The Chaparral 250 SunCoast OB has a premium look throughout the interior, including at the clean, automotive-style dash. The controls are ergonomically positioned for intuitive control and well-shaded by the overhanging padded brow. The extra-wide helm seat cushioned with multi-density foam slides fore and aft and has a flip-up bolster and a vented back. The Garmin GPSMap 722XS is an option we’d include, as is the Beach Weave snap-in floor covering. The standard premium stereo system includes four speakers, Bluetooth and a Sirius satellite tuner and antenna. More...
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World Cat 230CC:
Entry-Level Cat w/9” Draft
The World Cat 230CC is the smallest boat in the World Cat line, and as such she could be considered “entry-level” for people who want try out a cat and see if they’re as stable and seaworthy as we say they are. Our test captain repeatedly pushed the twin-hulls at speeds approaching 45 mph through a ferry wake between 3' and 4' (0.9 m and 1.2 m) tall, and she came down easy every time and put very little spray aboard. The company includes a 10-year hull warranty. Also surprising is her draft of just 9" (22.86 cm), comparable to flats boats. More...
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How to Round a Headland
Navigating headlands is an important part of any voyage around a coastline.
Headlands tend to be a significant part of any voyage along the coast because this is where you will almost certainly be altering course. It’s also where you can meet some of the more challenging sea conditions. Then there are different types of headlands, each with their own challenges and changes in sea and wind conditions. Here is our advice for handling them… More...
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