Riviera 43’s Remarkable Bridge | Regal 33 SAV | 12-Passenger Sailfish 245 DC - 06/21/21

Captain's Report

Riviera 43 Open Flybridge

Flying Bridge w/High Utility

Riviera’s 43 Open Flybridge has been carefully designed with an entertaining-sightseeing-lounge forward of the flybridge helm. This will be the most popular place on the boat and is an ideal place for a cocktail party at anchor or at the dock. The helm has been placed aft so that in “fishing mode,” the skipper can see the cockpit action and maneuver the boat; in the standing position, the bow is visible. There is a companion seat by the helm, which is important, and a wet bar with icemaker to port. All of this is unusual in a boat of this size. More...

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Regal 33 SAV

Crossover Boat SBC Members Find Compelling

BoatTEST’s Sovereign Boat Club has a Regal 33 SAV in its St. Pete location, so we can report with authority that members are enthralled with this boat. Once a prospective club member gets aboard this vessel, he/she unanimously loves it and loses interest in conventional dual and center consoles. She sleeps four in two cabins and has a head with a separate shower, something rare in this size boat of any type. She has entertaining cockpits fore and aft and cozy, 3-across seating on the bridge deck that is protected from the elements by a hardtop and wraparound windshield.  She comes standard with 2 Yamaha 300-hp outboards that get her to 30 mph in 10 seconds.  The builder is back-ordered, so our recommendation for anyone that wants the 33 SAV for next summer – order now. More...

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Sailfish 245 DC

Dual Console Rated for 12 Passengers

For fishing, the Sailfish 245 DC’s cockpit deck measures 80” (2.03 m) across by 36” (.91 m) fore to aft with all the seats folded away. There are coaming pads on the gunwales and across the stern so a couple of anglers can fish in comfort. When it’s time to relax with the family, fold the standard seats inboard from the transom and port gunwale. In the bow, the seats are 41” (1.04 m) long and Sailfish’s reputation for deep freeboard is evidenced by the 17” (43 cm) tall backrests.

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Outboard Buyers' Guide

Honda 90

Proven Reliable 7 Million Times Over

The Honda 90 is the only outboard of the 207 in our Outboard Engine Buyers’ Guide with a powerhead that is a marinized car engine – the 1.5 L Honda Fit motor, first introduced in 2001. Since then, it has sold more than 7 million units. That’s more engines than all of the outboard engines in all horsepower sold worldwide in the last 20 years. Now that’s some serious real-world testing, so when it comes to reliability, no outboard on the market can compare with this one. To learn more, click here...

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Ranger 2300 LS

Design Elements Improve Performance

On the 2300 LS pontoon boat, Ranger designs in key elements to improve performance. RapidRise strakes are sized and placed on all three pontoons to create quick lift. Additionally, the PowerPod outboard extension positions the engine farther aft. This provides better tracking and improves acceleration. Because it positions the Mercury 250 Verado farther back, the noise levels in the cockpit are minimal even at wide open. More...

Boating Safety

Top 5 Lessons Learned by a Kayak Survivor

After being struck by a boat while he was fishing from a kayak, the survivor partnered with the Watersports Foundation and the U.S. Coast Guard to provide 5 Tips for kayakers to avoid such an incident. Number 1 is to dress to be easily seen and for an emergency in which the kayaker winds up in the water. Click here for the rest...

Go Where the Big Ones Are

There are loads of delicious-eating fish on banks 50 to 100 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. SBC has boats to take you there and back comfortably, fast and safely.  Annual memberships in five premium boats ranging from 27’ to 35’ (8.2 m to 10.6 m) are now available in St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Fla. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.

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