CHECK THESE OUT! At the 2025 BOOT Düsseldorf our 200-Ton Licensed Captain (but Capt. Charlotte is light as a feather) inspected the Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT, Quarken 35 Sport Tourer, and Invictus GT320. See what your missing!
SHARED ACCESS 2 WAYS The beauty of the Sovereign Fleet Program is that you can own the boat (at special club pricing), or you can have Membership in the boat for 3, 6, or 12 months -- whatever suits your lifestyle and purse. Either way, you will get hands-on operating and boat handling instruction from our Certified Captains.
CAPACIOUS CAT. Derived from larger Leopard powercats, the 40 PC delivers on interior volume. Her beam means ample living space and storage support for extended cruising when compared to her monohull cousins.
GREAT LOOP VETERAN. The Greenline 39 was built with attention to design, technology, and environmental impact. Harbor Lights is extremely fuel efficient, can run on diesel or electric, and has been very well maintained.
PRODUCT REVIEW In our testing, Sharrow props typically boost efficiency on pontoons versus old-school props. Equally important, they make docking much easier because they really grab the water.
DRAGGING NIGHTMARE Anchor dragging isn't just inconvenient—it's dangerous. Explore key factors: choosing the right gear for the seabed, understanding anchor types, proper scope/setting, and bad-weather techniques. Learn how to prepare and react to anchor with confidence.
EXTREME HULLS What goes into ensuring hull integrity against impacts at sea? This piece offers a look inside the rigorous testing of Gurit Corecell™ structural foam. Observe the material's impressive resilience and watertightness compared to traditional materials under extreme force.
Boating blunders ahead! Chuckle (and cringe) as sailors hit bridges and cargo ships cause slow-mo chaos. These face-palm fails show why practice matters (unless you want viral fame!). Watch now & share your own 'oops'!"
Most days, we feature a new Life is Better on a Boat photo and we even sometimes share on social media. Submit yours for the chance to win a coveted BoatTEST hat! Winner announced the last Sunday of the month.
(Bonus points for showing people enjoying life on a boat.)