ezstandalone.cmd.push(function() { ezstandalone.showAds(102); }); [Newsletter Archive](/articles/newsletter-archive)# Shot Dead on a Stolen Boat | 2,019-NM Range | Tornado on the Loop - 8/31/2026 Aug 31, 2026 [ Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet/?text=Shot%20Dead%20on%20a%20Stolen%20Boat%20%7C%202%2C019-NM%20Range%20%7C%20Tornado%20on%20the%20Loop%20-%208%2F31%2F2026&url=https%3A%2F%2Fboattest.com%2Farticle%2Fshot-dead-stolen-boat-2019-nm-range-tornado-loop-8312026.md&hashtags=boattest&via=&related=&in-reply-to=)[ WhatsApp ](whatsapp://send?text=Check%20out%20this%20page%20-%20%20https%3A%2F%2Fboattest.com%2Farticle%2Fshot-dead-stolen-boat-2019-nm-range-tornado-loop-8312026.md)[ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/feed?app_id=966242223397117&name=Shot%20Dead%20on%20a%20Stolen%20Boat%20%7C%202%2C019-NM%20Range%20%7C%20Tornado%20on%20the%20Loop%20-%208%2F31%2F2026&link=https%3A%2F%2Fboattest.com%2Farticle%2Fshot-dead-stolen-boat-2019-nm-range-tornado-loop-8312026.md&caption=&description=&picture=&source=&ref=&display=popup)[ Email ](mailto:?subject=Share%20this%20article&body=Check%20out%20this%20page%20%22Shot%20Dead%20on%20a%20Stolen%20Boat%20%7C%202%2C019-NM%20Range%20%7C%20Tornado%20on%20the%20Loop%20-%208%2F31%2F2026%22%20-%20https%3A%2F%2Fboattest.com%2Farticle%2Fshot-dead-stolen-boat-2019-nm-range-tornado-loop-8312026%0D%0A) A stolen 1968 Bermuda 40 resurfaces in Newport with a deadly ending. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ | \| Can't See Our Images? [Click Here](https://info.boattest.com/mon.8.31.2026) \| \|---\| \| [![BoatTEST - On The Water Newsletter](https://6396959.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6396959/hubfs/NEWLOGO-HEADER-NLv3%20(1).png?width=1200&upscale=true&name=NEWLOGO-HEADER-NLv3%20(1).png)](https://boattest.com/) \| \|---\| \| ### Hello Boater \| \|---\| \| ## Yamaha 252 SD ### Jetboat Maneuvering Made Easier \| \|---\| \| [![Yamaha 252SD](https://6396959.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6396959/hubfs/Yamaha%20252SD.gif?width=1120&upscale=true&name=Yamaha%20252SD.gif)](https://boattest.com/boats/yamaha/252sd-2024) \| \|---\| \| **NO PROPS ASTERN** The Yamaha 252SD runs on twin 1.9L jet drives, so nothing hangs under the swim platform, and her draft is just 19 inches. Combined output is 400 horsepower, good for 42.5 knots at 7,700 rpm in testing. DRiVE X handles slow-speed docking from the wheel. 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The only helm is upstairs, leaving more space in the salon, while the cockpit and raised mezzanine can handle anything from entertaining to light fishing. She also has three staterooms below. \| \|---\| \| \\| [**TOUR THE 46 SMY** ](https://boattest.com/boats/riviera/46-sports-motor-yacht-2023) \\| \\|---\\| \| \|---\| \| \\| [**MORE INFO** ](https://info.boattest.com/interest-riviera-46-smy) \\| \\|---\\| \| \|---\| \| [![Riviera-Banner](https://6396959.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6396959/hubfs/Riviera-Banner.png?width=1200&upscale=true&name=Riviera-Banner.png)](https://boattest.com/boats/riviera-yachts) \| \|---\| \| ## North Pacific Yachts 590 ### Space for Extended Trips \| \|---\| \| [![North Pacific Yachts 590](https://6396959.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6396959/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/North%20Pacific%20Yachts%20590.png?width=1120&upscale=true&name=North%20Pacific%20Yachts%20590.png)](https://boattest.com/boats/north-pacific-yachts/590-2024) \| \|---\| \| **2,019 NM RANGE** This semi-custom trawler comes standard with three staterooms and three heads, plus a full-beam master with its own starboard head. 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Seven lines, eight fenders, and a marina garage code for shelter make up their plan if sirens start. They make it through the night, then it's back to breakfast. \| \|---\| \| \\| [**WATCH THEM RIDE IT OUT** ](https://boattest.com/article/boomershines-face-deadly-tornados-americas-great-loop) \\| \\|---\\| \| \|---\| \| ![Life is Better on a Boat Banner](https://6396959.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6396959/hubfs/Life%20is%20Better%20on%20a%20Boat%20Banner.jpeg?width=1200&upscale=true&name=Life%20is%20Better%20on%20a%20Boat%20Banner.jpeg) \| \|---\| \| ## Boat Theft ### Prank, Publicity Stunt, or Malicious Theft? \| \|---\| \| [![Pathfinder stolen boat flyer](https://6396959.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/6396959/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Pathfinder-stolen-boat-flyer.png?width=1120&upscale=true&name=Pathfinder-stolen-boat-flyer.png)](https://boattest.com/article/stolen-bermuda-40-ends-fatal-newport-shooting) \| \|---\| \| **It began with the strange theft of a 58-year-old Bermuda 40. Within days, the story had taken a deadly turn.** Last week, a 1968 Hinckley Bermuda 40 was stolen from her slip in Jersey City and surfaced a few days later in Newport, RI. Police encountered 27-year-old Brendan Norris aboard the vessel. He reportedly opened fire, wounding an officer, and was killed in the exchange. 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