Riviera 6000 SY Platinum Edition | Formula 40 PC | Yamaha 195 FSH Sport - 05/26/20
BoatTEST Newsletter May 26, 2020
New Captain's Report
Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition:
Head-Turning Express Yacht
Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
As if Riviera’s 6000 Sport Yacht wasn’t already a sleek, attractive express yacht, when the Australian manufacturer offered it with the Platinum Edition package, things went next-level. Finishing the hardtop and arch in custom silver and the electronics arrays, air vents and tops in black give the boat an even more stunning yet sporty profile. There are also some up-market additions inside. We find it rather amazing how much perceived added value Riviera has created with this styling change. More...
Captain's Report
HydroHoist:
Economical Way to Protect Boats
For decades, HydroHoist has made lifts that protect boats by storing them above the water. They provide the boat owner with the best of both worlds. 1) The boat is stored out of the water, which prevents growth on the hull bottom and running gear. 2) Yet, it is still at the dock ready to go on a moment’s notice. There are other systems that will do the same thing, but generally cost twice as much. More...
Test Video
Yamaha 195 FSH Sport:
Versatile, Jet-Powered Center Console
Families should have a ball on the 195 FSH Sport.
The Yamaha 195 FSH Sport is a versatile boat for the active family. She has the space and fishing features for angling. Her 1.8-liter SVHO engine and jet pump have the grunt for towing watersports or just playing around. She planed in just 3.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 48.2 mph. Best of all, there’s no propeller. More...
Alternative Ownership
PowerTime Offers Leasing Options
PowerTime’s fleet includes models such as the Antares 23 from Beneteau.
In February, SailTime Group, a fractional sailboat membership group, announced the launch of PowerTime, a subscriber-based program that specializes in sailboats but is now entering the powerboat side as well. The new franchise was introduced at the Miami Boat Show with the opening of a new location in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. More...
Test Video
Formula 40 PC:
Multi-Tasking Luxury Cruiser
In the cabins and cockpit, the 40 PC can easily accommodate a couple for a weekend.
The Formula 40 PC has proven itself time and again because it is in the sweet spot of size, livability and comfort. Below, her salon is contemporary, her mid-cabin can be a lounge and conversation pit, or game room for the kids, and forward is a cozy cabin for the owners. Cap that off with the amenities, luxury appointments and performance the brand is known for and it’s no wonder the 40 PC endures. More...
Express Fishboats are similar to express cruisers except that they are designed primarily for fishing and running in sloppy conditions that cruising boaters might try to avoid. Express fishboats come with inboard or outboard power. In the last couple of years, more comfort-oriented cruising features are making their way onto express fishboats, enhancing their versatility. VirtualBOATSHOW.com has 35 Express Fishboats on display. To visit the boat show – admittance is free – click here...
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Sea Ray SDX 250 OB:
Deckboat w/Room and Freeboard
Placing the walk-through to port created a more versatile bow in the SDX 250 OB.
The Sea Ray SDX 250 OB has all the social zones a family would want in an outboard-powered deckboat with comfortably padded seating throughout. The forward seating area is offset to starboard, which adds versatility and leg room. Generally, the low-priced, so-so quality deckboats have low freeboard – but not with the SDX 250, which can handle larger bodies of water. More...
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Boat Show and Party
Because you are a Member of BoatTEST, you are invited to the first boat show after the COVID-19 Lockdown. We call it a coming-out party for the yachting community. Powerboats, sailboats, crewed charter boats, exotic and antique cars, and even helicopters will be on display. There will be live music and free cocktails throughout the show. The location of the show is handy to I-95, the train station, within an hour or so of 4 international airports, and 2 miles from Sikorsky Airport for general aviation. A helicopter pad is on site. This exclusive, luxury show is free and only available for invited guests – and, you and your family are invited!
Strict safety precautions will be taken. Read all about them and more about the show here...
Show Days: June 19 - 21, 2020 *** Bridgeport, CT *** Show Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM
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Boating News of the Week: Episode #7
If you missed BoatTEST's video news of the week webcast last Friday morning, you can now see it in "re-runs." Episode #7 included an interview with Geoff Leech, senior director of marine services at Sirius Marine, the 2019 USCG Accident Report, highlights of the new Sharrow mass-produced SS loop prop, the Riviera 505 SUV and Jeanneau NC 37, and much more. Check out all of our weekly videos...
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