Every week, BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats and products. Readers have asked which ones are the most popular each day, so below you can find the answer.
Monday #1
Scout Boats
3 New Models
Scout Boats had three new models at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The 231 XSB had the most seating we’ve seen in a bay boat, while the 350 LXZ was a family crossover with a high-tech feature behind the scenes. Her lithium-ion battery bank eliminated the need for a generator. Finally, the company flagship, the 530 LXF was the first to be equipped with four of Mercury’s new 600-hp V12 Verado outboards. More...
SeaNet was launched just under 20 years ago as a way to offer shared ownership of yachts ranging from 32’ to 131’ (9.75 m to 40 m). By splitting the cost and management of a yacht into four parts, owners are able to satiate their desire for time on the water without having to pay for the 75% of the time they are not using the boat. More...
Powered by twin 730-hp MAN engines, Beneteau’s Grand Trawler 62 is designed to maximize fuel efficiency and give the yacht the ability to cover 1,044 nautical miles at 9 knots. That’s a run from Chesapeake Bay to Bermuda, a trip up the inside passage in the Pacific Northwest or even Spain to Italy without refueling. Her flying bridge is one of the largest in class, covering more than 2/3 of the boat’s overall length. The standard layout is three cabins with three heads. More...
With the 370 Sundancer Outboard, Sea Ray ushered in the future of the ’Dancer with a bold yacht that has coupe-like styling and outboard power. As can be seen here, she is an exciting watersports platform but her large, open cockpit makes entertaining fun. Below she sleeps 4 on overnight adventures. She’s pre-rigged for a Seakeeper stabilizer and features C-Zone digital switching to control on board systems. More...
The 645 SUV came to be as a response to requests from the company’s dealers and customers for a large motoryacht that focuses on single-level entertaining and living, according to Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst. The 645 SUV can cruise offshore and has luxuriously appointed indoor and outdoor gathering areas all on one level. More...
For those who love shallow-water flats fishing, chasing bass in freshwater or just want to improve the performance of an outboard-powered boat, a hydraulic jackplate is now just short of being standard equipment. More...
Center console models are undoubtedly the sport utility vehicles of the boating world. A basic center console is like a Toyota FJ Cruiser, intended for rugged use in a variety of conditions and will most likely be used more for fishing than anything else. More...
Even an experienced boater might turn sheepish and uncertain when asked which setting his “1-2-All” battery switch should be on. More than likely, his answer will be, “I always leave it on All because it’s what someone told me to do it.” More...
No matter how careful a navigator you are, the propeller will eventually get dinged. The question is: does the prop need to be replaced or is it worth repairing? Check out these pointers to see if you should consult with a prop manufacturer and get a replacement.
My six-year-old Bimini top did not die quietly. One minute, we were motoring down Tampa Bay at 30 miles an hour in my SeaPro, eyes peeled for gulls that might tip us off to a mackerel school, the next there was what seemed like an explosion and the top was gone. More...
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