Every week, BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats and products. Readers have asked which ones are the most popular each day, so below you can find the answer.
Monday #1
Cruisers Yachts 338 South Beach Edition
Big Bowrider Sleeps 2
Cruisers Yachts was one of the first builders to unveil a crossover bowrider in this size range. The bow and cockpit seating areas on the 338 South Beach Edition are extra deep, something not found on some new boats coming from Europe. More...
Recently, BoatTEST tested a 57’ (17.37 m) catamaran powered by a pair of 300-hp OXE diesel outboard engines. We evaluated her with custom Sharrow props and conventional 5-blade wheels made by one of America’s best outboard prop manufacturers. The video is important for anyone needing high-torque diesel power, as well as improving the performance of nearly any boat. More...
Grand Banks CEO Mark Richards said that when he designed the new 85 motoryacht, he focused on what makes a superior long-distance cruiser while underway for long legs. “This means understanding the rhythm that occurs while on passage and creating various spaces where you can separate from others off-watch,” he said. She has a balance of inviting entertaining areas and private spaces. But that is the beginning of this long-awaited vessel’s story. More...
Riviera’s 57 Enclosed Flybridge has benefits over the 57 SUV. Her skylounge is enclosed, positioning the helm on this level and freeing up more space on the main deck level. But that’s just the beginning.
In the drawing above we see a heavy boat with a light rode and a light boat with a heavy chain rode. Which is best?
Boaters who spend extensive time on the hook, especially overnight, know the value of having a ground tackle setup that works and holds the vessel in place. Two considerations are how much chain to use or should a cruiser switch to lighter chain versus a heavier one? More...
A SureShade engulfs the bow of this bay boat, providing valuable protection.
SureShade is known for its electrically powered retractable awnings for larger boats. Now the company has two new manually operated models that a DIYer can install to protect a boat’s cockpit or bow. More...
The only way to tell if this battery is healthy is to have it tested.
Batteries are among the most important pieces of equipment on a boat. If a battery is no good, engines don’t start, accessories don’t run and a boat doesn’t get far. We conducted a real-world test to see if a battery that sat for more than a year could be revived. More...
The Cora Cat 48 is one of the new breed of power catamarans being built overseas.
More solar-powered and solar-assisted power catamarans are popping up on the international market. New companies from Thailand, Germany and Austria join known builders in coming out with new multi-hulled cruising boats. More...
Italian startup iSpace20 has started fabrication on the hull for the Deepseaker DS1 submersible hydrofoil.
Startup iSpace20 is building a first-of-its-kind submersible hydrofoil. It can run up to 26 mph on the surface and dive as deep as 164' (50 m), according to the company. It also says she’s a fully electric hydrofoil made of composite materials. More...
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