Ranger Tugs R-25 | Grady-White Canyon 326 | Cruisers 54 Fly - 09/23/20
BoatTEST Newsletter September 23, 2020
Leasing/Charter
Put this EdgeWater 370 in Your
Winter Florida Boating Plans
EdgeWater 370 CC MSRP: $750,000
This new EdgeWater 370 CC will be available for charter or lease on the East Coast of Florida from November 2020 to April 2021, through BoattestLEASING. She can be seen – and booked – at the Steelpointe Yacht & Charter Show debut, Sept. 24 – 27. Limited bookings are available, and days have already been reserved. First come, first served.
This boat is loaded with the latest technology for finding fish offshore with the Garmin ClearVU/SideVU with the Panoptix LiveScope which shows fish at a 30-degree angle within 200’ of the boat. A Seakeeper 3 gyro keeps everything on an even keel while trolling and drifting, and the cabin and helm are air conditioned. The deluxe hardtop over plush helm 3-across seating keeps the crew snug. The magnificent vessel can be chartered or leased from 10 to 25 non-consecutive days this winter in Florida for a fraction of the $750,000 cost of ownership. Get all of the fun of ownership without the expense and depreciation.
See the boat at the Steelpointe show or write our General Manager Greg Sweeney at [email protected].
Editor’s Report
Ranger Tugs R-25:
Outboard-Powered w/Functional Platforms
One of the new features on the Ranger Tugs R-25 is the 20 sq. ft. (1.86 sq. m) Clear-Path swim platforms, port and starboard of the engine. These are among the biggest we’ve seen, and they have loads of utility to the boat for swimming, diving, utilizing a dinghy, and engine checks. The walkway in front of the engine is free of rigging and other obstructions. It has heavy-duty handrails and lets users safely board a dinghy, net a fish or help pull aboard the family dog after a swim. There’s a folding ladder and a shower, too. All of this is, plus much more room inside where the inboard engine used to be. More...
Up, Up and Away at the
Steelpointe Yacht & Charter Show
With live bands playing everything from pop to rock or jazz and singers holding forth with everything from opera to mellow yellow, it’s hard not to be carried away at the Steelpointe Show. More than 60 boats will be on hand from builders such as Cruisers Yachts, Hatteras, Summit, Monte Carlo, Maritimo, Axopar, Sunseeker, Viking, EdgeWater, Fairline, Everglades, Fountain, BENETEAU, Jeanneau, Zeelander, Eastern, Prestige, Absolute, HCB, Princess, Valhalla and others.
It is an “Invitation-Only” show – and, as a Member of BoatTEST, you’re invited! The dates are this Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Bridgeport Harbor Marina in Bridgeport, CT – right off of I-95.
Exotic cars, rental helicopters and seaplanes will also be on display. BoattestLEASING will be at the show with an EdgeWater 370 for lease or charter, so be sure to see it.
All state and local Covid protocols will be followed, and registration is required to receive a VIP pass for entrance into the show. Please write [email protected] and provide your name and the names and email addresses of those in your party (so they can get their QR smartphone pass), as well as the day you plan to attend.
See you at the show!!!
Test Video
Grady-White Canyon 326:
Advantages of Twins vs. Triples
The Grady-White Canyon 326 is the largest twin-engine model in the Canyon fleet. While the larger Canyon 336 lets owners step up to triple outboards, the Canyon 326 maxes out at twin 300-hp Yamaha outboards, making her a more affordable option to purchase and operate. She has everything an owner would want for fishing, but also shows the manufacturer’s focus on comfort with plush seating throughout and foldaway backrests in the bow, and a large standard head and shower in the console. More...
Features Video
Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly:
Flying Bridge Adds Entertainment Options
The Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly takes the inviting salon and cockpit from the company’s express-style 54 Cantius and adds more entertainment and lounging options by adding the flying bridge. The view from the upper helm is virtually unobstructed and the aft lounge wraps around a table. There’s also a wetbar with a sink, refrigerator and grill on the flying bridge. Cruisers borrows some styling cues from European builders by designing the 54 Fly with a low top-hamper for a sleeker appearance. We like flybridge boats because of their big leap in utility, for a relatively small price increase. More...
Test Video
Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW:
A Solid Bass-Boat Value
The Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW is made for one thing – to catch bass and the boat is designed and equipped for that purpose. For her 17’7” (5.4 m) LOA, her forward casting deck is one of the biggest in class at 32 sq. ft. (9.75 sq. m). The deck is also recessed a couple of inches below the gunwales. The aft deck has 14.7 sq. ft. (4.5 sq. m) of space to work so three anglers could comfortably fish this boat. She’s also a heckuva value at $18,995 with a 60-hp Mercury outboard, single-axle trailer, 21-gallon (79.49-L) livewell, Minn Kota Edge 45-lb. thrust trolling motor and Lowrance fishfinder. More...
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Killer whales have been ramming boats off the coast of Northern Spain and this behavior has puzzled researchers. Over the last couple of months, orcas have damaged boats and injured sailors, according to The Guardian. More...
Boating News of the Week: Episode #23
This week, BoatTEST Reports looks at some of the most successful women in the industry in Part II of its mini documentary on “Women in Boating.” Find out who is behind some of the boats you take offshore, the engines that power the boats, and the dealers that sell them. It’s an eye-opener to how the world is changing.
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