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BoatTEST Newsletter July 14, 2021
Submit Your Pre-Owned Boat For Sale
At No Cost – A New Member Service
Two weeks ago, our Friday Edition newsletter featuring pre-owned boats was so successful, we’ll be running it again this Friday – all boats will be from BoatTEST Members! Because new- and good-used boats are so scarce, and many of our Members are still in the market, BoatTEST is happy to be able to put buyers and sellers together at no cost to either party. All you have to do is fill out a simple form and submit your boat by 5:00 EST TODAY. All boats published will have asking prices. More...
New Product
SiriusXM Weather
Providing Vital Up-To-Date Information Offshore
SiriusXM Marine’s weather service helps boaters in two ways - by offering features that help a captain navigate around current storms and see the upcoming conditions as far offshore as 150 nautical miles. Features include satellite weather radar, storm cell data, lightning strikes, marine-zone forecasts, wind and wave information, and more. Graphical features are shown directly on a boat’s multifunction display. The service is available on Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno, Simrad, Lowrance and B&G displays with compatible receivers. Subscriptions range from $14.99/month to $59.99/month and the service can be suspended for up to 6 months for the offseason.
Captain's Report
Fleming Yachts 85
World-Ranging Trawler w/Skylounge
Fleming Yachts’ 85 is the flagship of the company’s line of long-range cruising yachts. She’s available in a three- or four-cabin plan with a choice of crew-quarter layouts. In either configuration, the master stateroom spans the yacht’s beam with the berth on the centerline and a small settee outboard to port. The en suite head has a separate shower stall. The VIP is in the bow with its own head and a port-side guest cabin has two single berths. If an owner opts for the fourth cabin, it is to starboard with bunk-style berths. As we always say with Fleming – plan ahead and order now. The yard’s capacity is limited and there are many Fleming owners who would like to move up. More...
Test Video
Axopar 37 XC Revolution
Modular Design Offers Stern Options
The 37’9” (11.51 m) Axopar 37 XC first appeared in 2016 and the Revolution came out in 2020 with an improved running surface and updated interior. She’s available in the open Spyder, the hardtop ST and full-cabin XC. The company builds the boat with a modular stern. The standard is left open and an owner can upgrade to a wetbar with a top-load refrigerator and a grill. The next module is an aft cabin accessed from the pilothouse that leads to a cabin that sleeps two. This boat is one of the hottest sellers on the market. Unfortunately, like most boats people want, Axopars are sold out at retail until next spring. We highly recommend that anyone interested in an Axopar contact a dealer now and get their name on a production slot at the factory. More...
Test Video
Fountain 39 NX
Evolved Helm Provides More Control
For decades, Fountain Powerboats had the throttle and shift controls on the left side of the helm on its performance boats. Company founder Reggie Fountain II had always said it was so a second person — namely him — could throttle the boat and run the trim. On the 39NX center console, digital throttle/shift levers are to the right of the steering wheel with the individual outboard trim buttons just ahead so the driver can adjust them individually with his/her throttling hand. This means his/her left hand can always be on the wheel, which is important on a boat that runs 80.1 mph. When it’s time to slow down, the joystick makes docking effortless. More...
Test Video
Sea-Doo RXP-X 300
Designed for Aggressive Rider
On a personal watercraft that has a 300-hp engine like the 10’11” (3.32 m) Sea-Doo RXP-X 300, it helps to have some features designed into the machine that help the rider stay on. There’s a padded flare just above the rider’s knee that lets him/her grip the saddle with his or her legs. Additionally, two improvements were made to the seat. The upholstery has a tacky feel and the seatback is adjustable in any of six positions to accommodate riders ranging from 5’2” (1.57 m) to 6’2” (1.87 m). Low-profile handlebars are adjustable, too. More...
Pre-Owned Yacht
2019 39’ Riviera
Ipanema
This 2019 Riviera 395 SUV, Ipanema, just had a price reduction and the warranties only started in 2020. The owner’s new boat has already arrived so we have a motivated seller. She’s powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS 500s with only 300 hours on them and the Onan 11.5 kW generator has 500 hours on it. She offers single-level living with an open cockpit that transitions seamlessly to the salon. Belowdecks, she sleeps four. More...
Boating Safety
Coast Guard Releases 2020 Accident Statistics
Not all accidents are this serious, but with the number of boats on the water due to COVID-19, there have been more accidents as well.
In the calendar year 2020, the United States Coast Guard recorded 5,265 recreational boating accidents nationwide that involved 767 deaths, 3,191 injuries and resulted in approximately $62.5 million in damage to property. The fatality rate for 2020 was 6.5 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels. This represented a 25% increase from the 2019 fatality rate of 5.2 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels. Compared to 2019, the number of accidents increased by 26.3%, the number of deaths increased by 25.1% and the number of injuries increased by 24.7%. More...
Boating Tips
How To Remove Stainless-Steel Stains
It’s ironic that an item called stainless steel can cause some of the hardest-to-remove stains.
Every day we see plenty of stainless hardware failures, some due to the use of poor quality stainless, others due to poor installation practices or lack of maintenance. But what exactly is marine-grade stainless steel and why does even the “good stuff” (316) occasionally fail? Let’s take a look at why stainless steel stains. More...
Location, Vacation, Relaxation
Imagine you and your family in a brand new, twin-engine 31’ (9.45 m) dual console that is kept handy in a marina, just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. Don’t waste another minute of your summer. Join SBC today and get started boating. You’ve earned it. Annual memberships in premium boats ranging from 27’ to 35’ (8.2 m to 10.6 m) are now available in St. Petersburg and Bradenton, Fla. Don’t miss another summer. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.
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