New Yamaha EX Limited | Fleming 55 | Grady-White Gulfstream 232 - 11/25/20

BoatTEST Newsletter November 25, 2020

New Test Video

Yamaha EX Limited:

Value-Packed PWC

The flagship of Yamaha’s WaveRunner EX series, the EX Limited comes well equipped with two fenders, pull-up cleats, an upgraded towrope-attachment point, a matching tube and cover, a 12-volt air pump, portable stereo speakers and more.

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Features Video

Fleming 55:

The Ship That Launched a Million Dreams

The Fleming 55 was Tony Fleming’s first build when he founded Fleming Yachts 30 years ago. To say that she caught the imagination of a whole generation of cruising folks would be an understatement. Her classic lines still draw admiring looks when she passes by. The 55 is still going strong, with each new one a little different, and each as functional and desirable as the day the first one was launched. We should add that there is a waiting list for them – both new and used.

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Features Video

Absolute 62 Fly:

Designed for Cruising/Entertaining

The Absolute 62 Fly is a flying bridge motoryacht that has three staterooms with en suite heads including a full-beam master. Her flying bridge is one of the largest in class, and here we see a large salon that is forward. Note the companion seat at the helm.

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Test Video

Grady-White Gulfstream 232:

Walkaround w/ a Big-Boat Feel

The Grady-White Gulfstream 232 is a wide-bodied walkaround with a cabin that has an enlarged footprint with a hide-away head and overhead hatch. Across the stern is a large insulated fishbox with a livewell to port. Her full walkaround design provides terrific protection behind the windshield when waves kick up. She is one of the few true walkarounds left on the market.

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Seamanship

Standards for Fuel-System Hose Clamps

Hose clamps are critical pieces of equipment and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has stringent standards that must be followed in the name of safety. Do yours cut the mustard?

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Virtual Boat Show Spotlight

Formula 310 Hardtop:

Luxury Bowrider w/Added Features

Formula updated its 310 Bowrider with a fiberglass hardtop that has an integrated sunroof and outboard power, both of which enhance her utility and versatility. She’s a big bowrider that can spend a day on the water supporting a range of activities. Formula’s Flex program gives an owner almost limitless ways to customize the boat.

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Pre-Owned Yachts

2007 101’ Arno Leopard:

Friday

Motoryacht Friday is a 101’ (30.78 m) Arno Leopard performance yacht powered by triple 1,800-hp MTU diesels connected to water jets. She draws less than 4’ (1.22 m) and tops 40 knots. She has a tender garage in the stern and super-sized sunpads on the aft deck and bow. Her salon has a contemporary, open concept and she sleeps 9 in four staterooms that have an average headroom of 7’5” (2.26 m).

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Boating News of the Week: Episode #31

This week's video features Brunswick Corp.'s electrification of a large Sea Ray, good news from MasterCraft, Axopar’s new small boat Spyder, and congratulations to Yamaha for winning the NMMA’s Innovation Award. The new product is a single-engine joystick with lots of functionality, all explained in a Yamaha video. This week’s main feature is Part II to our Buyer’s Guide to Motoryachts, focusing on interior layouts. More...

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Enjoying a getaway on the family's Sea Ray in Hong Kong!

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