New Summit Motoryachts 54 | Great Tax Deduction for Lease/Charter Boats - 08/31/20
BoatTEST Newsletter August 31, 2020
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Summit Motoryachts 54:
LRC Meets a Semi-Planing Hull
Summit’s vice president of yacht sales Tucker West (left) and designer Michael Peters (right).
When the team at Kadey-Krogen Yachts decided to build their first semi-planing hull ever — the Summit 54 — it turned to Michael Peters Yacht Design. For over 30 years, Peters has been the pre-eminent American master of planing and semi-planing hulls in cruisers in the 30’ to 60’ range built all over the world. Peters said the key to the design of the new model is that her bottom is “balanced at both ends of the boat.” He and his team arrived at a design compromise that provides efficiency and cuts through head seas but isn’t so flat at the stern that it picks up in a following sea. The Summit 54’s hard-chine bottom is 15 degrees of deadrise at the transom and she has a relatively sharp entry at the bow. The vessel’s public debut will be at the “Invitation-Only” Steelpointe Yacht & Charter Show in Bridgeport, CT on Sept. 24 to 27. More...
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Lease/Charter Your New Boat –
You May be Able to Deduct 100% of the Cost
Pursuit DC266 Dual Console for lease in St. Petersburg. Fl.
Owners putting their new-or-late model boat into the charter/lease trade this year may be able to deduct up to 100% of the boat’s cost. BoattestLEASING has set up the marketing, management and maintenance program to allow its members to take advantage of this IRS tax benefit – check with your CPA to get all of the details and how you might be able to take advantage of this business incentive. By leasing or chartering your late-model boat for only the days you plan not to use it – you can earn income to help defray operating expenses and depreciation – plus, be eligible for a robust tax deduction. BoattestLEASING handles all of the boat management details. For more information, contact General Manager Greg Sweeney at (727) 200-3474 | gsweeney@BoattestLEASING.com
Editor's Report
Fairline F//Line 33:
Sporty Yacht w/Helm to Match
The F//Line 33’s helm is simple, yet stylishly appropriate.
The Fairline F//Line 33 dayboat is the smallest boat in this British motoryacht builder’s line. The result is a fit-and-finish often not found in boats this size, plus luxurious amenities. Its helm is positioned slightly off center to starboard with a three-spoked steering wheel that has control buttons on each side, similar to a luxury automobile. Above the wheel is a multifunction display for full engine monitoring, including tachometers, oil pressure, temperature, alarms and a rudder position indicator. The Volvo Penta joystick is to the right above the digital shift/throttle controls. The doublewide helm seat has fold-up bolsters. More...
Captain's Report
Alumacraft Trophy 205:
Fishing Focused w/Family Features
Alumacraft builds the Trophy 205 to be a multispecies aluminum fishing boat, but she has some elements that enhance her versatility. She can carry up to 2,350 lbs. (1,066 kgs) or 9 passengers and her 47” (1.2 m) interior depth makes her feel safer when younger kids are aboard. When the time comes to put away the fishing gear and have some fun on a board or tube, the flip-up aft jump seats make it easier to add passenger weight in the stern to increase the wake size. A Bimini top and full enclosure are also available options, so an overnight camping trip can be on the itinerary as well. More...
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Mako 414 CC:
60.3 MPH WOT w/4x Merc 350s
The Mako 414 CC Family Edition
Mako’s 414 CC is the manufacturer’s flagship and she comes fully rigged for fishing and with quad 350-hp Mercury outboards, and we recorded a top speed of 60.3 mph. She’s available in three distinctly different models for a range of applications. The Family Edition that includes full upholstery in the bow, with a filler cushion, removable backrests for the side lounges and a table. There’s also a two-person chaise-style lounge on the front of the console with fold-up armrests, integrated cupholders and a tall backrest. The package also includes a cooktop, a refrigerator, air conditioning and a 5’ (1.52 m) auto-retracting sunshade. The boat is also available as the 414 CC and the 414 CC Sportfish Edition. More...
New Product
Kisae Power Inverter-Chargers
Kisae offers two inverter-chargers.
Kisae Technology has introduced a new series of inverter-chargers for smaller boats that are seeing increased demand for electrical power to run accessories like air conditioners, but don’t have a generator. Buyers can choose between a 2,000-watt and a 3,000-watt inverter charger. Click here to get all the details.
Boating News of the Week: Episode #20
This week’s video boating news webcast hosted by Capt. Steve includes —
- Part Two of our Interview with Leon Slikkers
- New Yamaha Jet Boats and Malibu 24 MXZ
- Highlights of the Endurance 720
- New MerCruiser Bravo Four S Drive
- How to Tie a Sheet Bend
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