New Sirena 58 Coupé | Launch Ramp Trouble | Catalina 315 - 05/12/21

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Sirena 58 Coupé

3 En-Suite Staterooms

The new Sirena 58 Coupé is the smallest of the Sirena line, but by fitting her with V-drives and giving her the company's signature plumb bow, the builder has been able to offer three en-suite staterooms. With a 17'7" (5.36 m) beam, the boat has symmetrical side decks for comfortable access to the bow for entertaining. The Cinerama-like windshield gives both the skipper and guests a spectacular view forward. The hull was designed by Germán Frers, who is much in demand these days, and her crew reported that she is comfortable offshore. More...

New Product

SiriusXM Marine's Fish Mapping Available on Simrad Displays

SiriusXM’s Fish Mapping service is now available on Simrad evo3 displays using the subscriber service’s WM-4 receiver. In addition to SiriusXM’s weather services including radar, lightning, marine-zone forecasts and more, Fish Mapping provides regularly updated, science-based fishing data to compatible displays. Information provided includes fishing recommendations, plankton data, sea-surface temperatures, 30-meter subsurface temperature and weed-line locations. 

Industry Interview

Suzuki Has a Powerful Repower Story

Florida is a good example of Suzuki’s focus on the outboard repower market, so little wonder that it has been focusing on the largest re-power market of all. The outboard maker has 14 repower centers throughout Florida and recently has relocated its United States headquarters to Tampa to better service its dealers and customers. Boatowners who are replacing 2-stroke engines would be wise to consider Suzuki outboards because they have gear ratios designed for fast holeshots. Suzuki VP Gus Blakely explains other advantages as well. More...

Editor's Report

Catalina 315

Modern Sailboat w/Classic Cabin

Head belowdecks on the Catalina 315 and the extensive use of shimmering teak lends a warm, classic ambience that traditionalists will appreciate. The laminate sole is textured teak and holly and there’s lounge seating around the dinette table. Three fixed ports let in natural light while four opening ports with screens provide cross ventilation. For longer cruises, there’s a navigation station with a chart desk, VHF radio and the electrical distribution panel. More...

Test Video

Sea Ray SDX 250 OB

Designed to Accommodate, Seats 14

For the SDX 250 OB, Sea Ray combined a flared topside that extends the boat’s beam farther forward with higher freeboard than we’ve seen in other deckboats. Having the bow passageway to port permits a larger compartment below that includes a head and cushioned area that’s large enough for a child to nap. Finally, the bow has fore- and aft-facing seating around a table, something that is quite unusual in this size and type of boat. More...

Test Video

Grady-White Fisherman 216

Clever Solution for Stern Access

On the Fisherman 216, Grady-White came up with a clever solution to providing rear seats and still making it easy to access the aft swim platforms. The backrests for the seats swivel inboard and the seat cushions flip over and have nonskid on the underside. There’s also a four-step boarding ladder on the starboard platform for convenient entry into the water. The 216 has the same SeaV²® hull as the largest boats in the line. More...

Pre-Owned Yacht

1984 87’ Feadship

Patriot

The 1984 87’ (26.52 m) aluminum-hulled Feadship, Patriot, had extensive refits at Derecktor’s that have her looking like the day she made her debut. She has three staterooms with three heads and can accommodate up to seven guests. Power is twin MTU 12V 2000CR diesel inboards with 2,660 hours and she has a top speed of 26 knots with a cruise of 20. She carries a new Williams 505 diesel jet tender in chocks on the foredeck. More...

41 PWCs On Display

On display at BoatTEST's Spring Virtual Boat Show are 41 personal watercraft from a variety of manufacturers. Browse the selection by clicking below.

Boating Tips

 When a Boat Launch Goes Bad

Capt. Tony Murray runs a charter fishing and eco-tour business in the St. Marks Wildlife reserve in the Florida panhandle. He was on the scene to capture the events when an attempted boat launch went terribly wrong. More...

Sovereign Boat Club in Bradenton

Free Demo Ride on a Robalo R317

The Sovereign Boat Club vessel in Bradenton, FL is a brand new Robalo R317 that has one of the largest and most versatile cockpits in class. She’s designed for a family and has joystick twin engines, an electric flush toilet and lots of room. Membership in this boat is limited to 8 people so all can have access almost as many days as they want. Dues and monthly payments are a fraction of the cost of ownership. If you are interested in buying a new R317, SBC would be glad to give you a demo ride for free. 

For more information or to sign up for a demo ride, contact: [email protected] or call 727-200-3474.

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