New Viking 54C | Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 | Triton 21 TrX - 10/01/20
BoatTEST Newsletter October 1, 2020
New Boat Video
Viking Yachts 54C:
Bigger Cockpit, Improved Layout
Pat Healey, president and CEO of Viking Yachts describes the new Viking 54C, ready to be launched.
Viking Yachts builds more convertibles than any other builder on the planet. Last week, it announced the launching of its new 54C, which is right in the sweet spot of convertibles used for offshore big game fishing. Several of these have already been sold, so to find out more about this new yacht and availability, contact Viking’s VP of Sales Mark Waldron at (609) 296-6000 | [email protected].
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Hampton Yachts Technical:
Making the Complex Simple
Capt. Steve on the helm of the Hampton Endurance 720.
Hampton Yachts builds long-range cruisers intended for owner-operators and the company tries to keep things as straightforward as possible. For example, the helm of the Endurance 720 has three 21” (53.34 cm) Garmin multifunction displays. The captain can choose among engine monitoring, navigation and on-board cameras on any of the screens and they’re intuitive to operate. They’re a great example of the three pillars we look for in a coastal cruiser — ease of use, simplistic systems and quality of build. More...
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Boston Whaler 210 Montauk:
Equipped for Adventure
Boston Whaler packs many features into the 210 Montauk to make the boat appealing to folks who enjoy myriad activities on the water. Forward, there’s a draining fishbox, while the stern has a fiberglass swim platform with a four-step boarding ladder. The captain enjoys smooth operation thanks to hydraulic steering. Aft quarter seats have removable bottom cushions and the helm seat is reversible, has storage underneath and has a pair of rod holders. More...
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Captain's Report
BENETEAU Oceanis 38.1:
Modern Design Offers Myriad Options
BENETEAU’s intentions for the Oceanis 38.1 are straightforward — to offer a variety of accommodations choices belowdecks to suit almost any buyer. The biggest change over the Oceanis 38 is that the galley was re-designed with an L-shape that should be more cook-friendly, especially when underway. The 38.1’s modern lines produce good performance under sail, twin rudders and helms maintain precise control and her wide beam is carried well aft. This provides speed off the wind and creates a large comfortable cockpit. More...
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Triton 21 TrX:
Fast, Premium Bass Boat
There’s no question as to what the Triton 21 TrX is designed and built to do, and that’s run fast and catch bass. She’s well equipped for the task with a second console to port, so the companion doesn’t get blown out of the boat, twin livewells with a Stay Full overflow system, rod racks for a dozen rigs and a trolling motor. With a 250-hp Mercury Pro XS four-stroke outboard, the fast part is covered with a top speed of 73.7 mph and a holeshot of zero to 20 mph in 4.8 seconds. More...
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Boating News
Riviera Surpasses Milestone w/6000 Sport Yacht
Riviera Yachts has eclipsed a sales benchmark, launching its 100th 6000 Sport Yacht, which happens to be its Platinum Edition. The latest model was delivered by R Marine in Sydney, Australia, to a new owner who has a long association with Riviera. The new 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition is the buyer’s seventh Riviera. More...
Boating News of the Week: Episode #24
The largest single type of fiberglass boat built these days is the center console – over 35,000 were sold last year. While they might seem simple and look all the same at a boat show, the fact is that they are all quite different. They are not cheap, and that is why buyers of them would be wise to watch our video “Buyer’s Guide to Center Consoles” narrated by Capt. Steve.
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