Riviera 4800 | Grady-White Freedom 325 | Yamaha VX LTD - 06/10/20
BoatTEST Newsletter June 10, 2020
New Captain's Report
Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition:
Premium Express Yacht w/a Helm to Match
The Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition’s helm rivals those found on its 72-footer.
If a boat manufacturer is going to create a platinum edition of an express yacht, it would stand to reason that the boat would have a premium level helm. On the Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht Platinum edition, the builder embraces new technology, using a glass-style dash with twin 12” (30.48 cm) multi-function displays in good sightlines for the captain. Note that the dash is low, maximizing forward visibility. Down low are a dedicated engine display and the panel for the standard C-Zone digital switching. The captain and a companion travel in premium high-backed seats finished in leather and Alcantara suede. More...
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The Steelpointe Yacht and Charter Show is being held in Bridgeport, CT
from June 19 – 21, 2020.
Being a Member of BoatTEST has its privileges. One of them is a free, VIP invitation to the Steelpointe Yacht and Charter Show, which is being held next weekend (from June 19 – 21, 2020) in Bridgeport, CT. The show will be a fun outing for the whole family. In addition to boats, there will be demonstrations for Fliteboard and Seabob, both fun things to have aboard any boat. Also, see vintage and exotic cars, 5 fire boats, and two luxury helicopters for sale.
Amenities at the show include live music, free cocktails, a gourmet seafood restaurant and all new marina docks and facilities. Talk about your favorite subjects with exhibitors without crowds, waiting, and lines. Meet Capt. Steve and get his take on boats you are thinking about. All CDC safety guidelines are being followed. There will be no crowds because attendance is by invitation only – no general admission.
To receive a free invitation compliments of BoatTEST, just click on the button below. We hope to see you at the Show!
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Fishing News
Red Snapper Season Dates Announced
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the dates for the 2020 South Atlantic Red Snapper fishing season. Anglers can harvest the popular fish from July 10 – 12 and on July 17. It may not seem like much, but four days is actually more than recreational fishermen were expecting. “Today’s announcement of a four-day South Atlantic red snapper season should be seen as a step forward not a step back,” Jeff Angers, president of the Center for Sportfishing Policy, said in a statement. Bon appetit!
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Grady-White Freedom 325:
Dual-Console to Fish or Entertain
Aft facing seats in the Freedom 325’s cockpit extend into lounges, adding cruising versatility.
Grady-White has been at the forefront of advancing the comfort and cruising features in dual-console models. The Freedom 325’s cockpit is a good example, with two seats that convert to chaise-style lounges with the push of a button. Additionally, the patented aft bench that pulls out of the transom is among the easiest to deploy and stow away, according to our test captain. In the bow, adults sit with the stainless-steel grab rail up to their shoulders, which keeps both them and small children safer. More...
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Regency 210 DL3:
Attractive Luxury Pontoon Boat
Competition creates improvement and one of the most heavily contested segments in recreational boating is the pontoon-boat market. To get an edge on other builders in the 21’ to 23’ range, Regency added the 23’4” (7.11 m) 210 to its DL3 series of luxury pontoon boats. She’s decked out in striking red fencing that sits atop triple pontoons finished in Diamond-coat powder-coating. Other high-end features include plush seating, a raised helm console and enhanced storage capacity. More...
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How Many Days Do You Use Your Boat?
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the average number of days a boat is used is just 25 days per year. That is why whenever you go by a marina, it’s always nearly full. If you own a boat and are not using it half the time or more, why not monetize your boat by leasing out the unused days? BoattestLEASING has a turnkey program to market, manage and maintain your boat for found income. Contact general manager Greg Sweeney at (727) 200-3474 | gsweeney@BoattestLEASING.com for more information.
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Yamaha VX Limited:
PWC Packaged for Towing
The VX Limited is ready to tow.
One of the activities that families enjoy most with a personal watercraft is towing the kids on a tube. Yamaha makes it easy to buy a PWC that’s ready to tackle towing with the VX Limited package. It includes a towrope, a single-rider tube with a storage bag and attachment point, a 12-volt inflation pump, a solar charger for the battery, accessory storage bag and a cover for the craft. It’s a turn-key watersports package. More...
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Boating News of the Week: Episode #9
If you missed BoatTEST's video news of the week webcast last Friday morning, you can now see it in "re-runs." Episode #9 included an interview with Greg Sharrow, president and inventor of the Sharrow prop, a continuation of our interview with Elizabeth and Shawn, who are living aboard their Nordhavn 43, and much more. Check out all of our weekly videos...
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