New Yamaha 252SD | Neptunus 650 Express | Grady-White Canyon 306 - 10/28/20

BoatTEST Newsletter October 28, 2020 

New Test Video

Yamaha 252SD:

Jet Bowrider w/Innovative Features

On the stern of the new Yamaha 252SD, aft-facing lounges have been upgraded with backrests above the swim platform and brackets below can accommodate underwater seats or above-the-surface tables.

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Test Video

Neptunus 650 Express:

New Layout Debuts

For 2021, Neptunus Yachts is introducing a new layout for the 650 Express. It features a galley-aft design with a center walk-around island that blends the outside and inside visually and functionally. The electric sunshade aft, an electric opening sunroof, and compound sliding doors all add to the ambience of this casual, elegant open space.

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Fall Virtual Boat Show:

35 Sailboats

On Display

BoatTEST has 35 sailboats on display at the Fall Virtual Boat Show from 21' (6.4 m) to 80' (24.38 m) from a variety of manufacturers. Browse the selection below.

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Sailboat Docks

 

Test Video

Grady-White Canyon 306:

Beamy, Deep Center Console

The Grady-White Canyon 306 is ready to head offshore on her SeaV²® hull and she’s designed to do so comfortably and securely with deep, cushioned seating and foldaway backrests in the bow. Her 10’7” (3.23 m) beam is among the widest in class, providing ample space for fishing and other activities.

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Editor's Report

MB Sports Tomcat F24:

Wakesports Boat Seats 16

The MB Sports F24 Tomcat is a wakesports boat designed with flexible seating. The rear seat in front of the stern walk-through slides forward with the backrest flipped to create an aft-facing observer’s perch. Up front, the picklefork design carries the beam forward and there’s a filler cushion.

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Buying Tips

10 Common Boat Buying Mistakes

One of the biggest reasons why people get out of boating is a poor buying decision when they enter the sport. The 16’ (4.88 m) boat shown above is a good example. It’s a small boat that the owner will likely want to trade up from in one season. This is just one of 10 mistakes our research revealed. To learn the other 9, click here.

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Pre-Owned Yachts

88' Ferretti 2006

88' Ferretti for Sale.

 

This Yacht Used Yachts 81' - 100' All Denison Yachts

 

Shared Access Opportunities

In 2 Florida Locations this Winter

St. Pete, FL – Pursuit DC266

Riviera Beach, FL – EdgeWater 370 CC

Snowbirds as well as Florida residents have an ideal opportunity to get out on the water to fish, explore, cruise, entertain – or just to get out of the house/condo – on two prestigious boats with excellent equipment. The two boats above are available for full-day use in economical packages from 10 days or more spread across the season. Both are equipped with joysticks, electrical flush heads, and the EdgeWater 370 even has a Seakeeper gyro and cabin for two. Both boats are maintained by BoatTEST staff and are cleaned and sanitized after every use. Don’t miss this exciting charter/lease/club shared access opportunity. Contact GM Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 | [email protected].

St. Pete, FL/Pursuit DC266 Riviera Beach, FL/EdgeWater 370

See Video of Capt. Steve on the Pursuit

 

Boating News of the Week: Episode #28

If you have ever had a wobbly helm seat – and who hasn’t – you will welcome the aftermarket fix that has just been introduced... plus find out about Raymarine’s new video docking system... and be sure to see the 5 boats covered. More...

Episode #28 All BTR Episodes

 

Photo of the Day

"Our first day out with our new Boston Whaler SS 160!"

We – and our 160,000 newsletter readers – want to see your boating photos and videos! Email us at [email protected] and we may feature your submission in our newsletter.

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Expert Boating

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They Should Have Watched Smart Boating!

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