Riviera 43 Open Flybridge | Formula 40 PC | Whaler 210 Montauk - 01/21/21
BoatTEST Newsletter January 21, 2021
Captain’s Report
Riviera 43 Open Flybridge:
This Cockpit is for Entertaining
The Riviera 43 Open Flybridge uses the galley to connect the cockpit and salon. The manufacturer moved the food-prep area from the traditional forward location to the aft end of the salon. A sliding door and opening window create a more spacious gathering area for entertaining. Just as important, as can be seen in the above image, Riviera is encouraging the use of a free-standing table and foldable chairs to increase the utility of the large cockpit. More...
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for a Fraction of the Cost!
Join Sovereign Boat Club today and enjoy this Pursuit DC266 located in St. Petersburg, Fla., kept at state-of-the-art Maximo Marina just north of the Skyway bridge off Pinellas Bayway. You can join Sovereign Boat Club and have virtually unlimited use of this $240,000 boat for only $3,555 annual dues plus a monthly maintenance fee. Membership includes hands-on training with one of our licensed captains. Our online reservation system is easy to use and ensures you’ll have the boat when you want it! To maintain excellent availability, we only have a few memberships left on this boat. To reserve your spot, visit our website, email [email protected] or contact our general manager, Greg Sweeney at 727.200.3474.
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Features Video
Formula 40 Performance Cruiser:
Inviting and Accommodating
Formula 40 Performance Cruiser
Formula’s 40 PC has proven herself to be the right mix of size, livability and comfort. In the cockpit and on the helm deck, she has the amenities and luxury appointments for which the family-owned company is known. Below, she can sleep 6 in a mid-cabin, a salon that can convert to a berth and a private owner’s cabin. More...
Test Video
Boston Whaler 210 Montauk:
Updated Bottom w/Improved Handling
When Boston Whaler redesigned the 210 Montauk, she received a new bottom that starts as a sharp entry at the bow and warps aft to 16 degrees at the transom. The goal was to produce a softer ride than on her predecessor and, in our opinion, that goal was accomplished. Our test boat had a 150-hp Mercury outboard that pushed her to a top speed of 40.1 mph at 5750 rpm and put her on plane in 3.6 seconds. More...
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Test Video
Alumacraft Competitor 205:
Affordable Multi-Species Boat
The tiller-equipped outboard on the Alumacraft Competitor 205 should not lead anyone to thinking this is a bare-bones boat. Our test model had dual aerated livewells with timers, a Bluetooth stereo and dash area that included a fishfinder, analog gauges and storage. Portable bucket seats can be moved to the bow for fishing from an elevated position. More...
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Boating Product
Yamaha SeaWing II
At 7.9 lbs. (3.5 kg), Yamaha’s SeaWing II is one of the lightest seascooters available. It has a 4 hp motor and can dive to 100’ (30.48 m). It also features a 2-speed interchangeable gear with hi-lo settings for the dual thruster motor. You might be surprised at how long that electric motor runs on a single charge. More...
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