Sunreef 80 | Boston Whaler 405 Conquest | Sea Ray 400 SLX OB - 01/17/21

BoatTEST Newsletter January 17, 2021 

Most Popular Boats of the Week

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

Sunreef 80:

Transatlantic Cat for Cruising

A 78’6” (23.93 m) catamaran with a beam of 39’4” (11.99 m), the Sunreef 80 has a length to beam ratio of nearly 2:1. That gives her interior volume of approximately 3,875 sq. ft. (360 sq. m), which is unimaginable in a monohull yacht of a similar length. Last year, she went to the Miami Boat Show from Europe, in the dead of winter, on her own bottom. None other than Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa, a friend of the builder, was there to greet her.

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Tuesday #1

Boston Whaler 405 Conquest:

More Features means More Uses

Owners told Boston Whaler that they wanted a boat like the 405 Conquest to play many roles, and that means more features. Among the most requested were a hullside door, a private cabin in the bow and a separate shower stall. Not only did Boston Whaler deliver, they added an extra spacious cockpit with convertible seating and solid ride. And we’re just getting warmed up.

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Wednesday #1

Fairline Targa 65 GT:

Entertaining Express Yacht

The Fairline Targa 65 GT has the same sleek profile as the Targa 65 GTO. But in the newer Targa 65 GT, designer Alberto Mancini focused on larger gathering areas, especially in the salon. He used extra-large windows and chose loose furniture pieces for flexibility. For those who like the sun, check out that bow. Belowdecks, she can sleep up to 10.

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Thursday #1

Sea Ray SLX 400 OB:

Flagship Loaded with Features

Sea Ray’s SLX 400 OB is the manufacturer’s premium-level entertainment platform – and she leaves little to be desired. Comfort features include an available Seakeeper gyro stabilizer and the Fathom e-Power package to keep all the 110-V accessories running without a generator... all day! She has a drop swim terrace, convertible aft seating and a stand-up transom shower. It’s all befitting for the flagship of the series, and there’s much more covered in our full Captain’s Report.

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Friday #1

Outer Reef 610 Motoryacht:

Comfort for Extended Cruises

Outer Reef 610 Motoryacht

The Outer Reef 610 Motoryacht was designed for distance cruising with excellent range at displacement speed and a comfort level that welcomes extended periods on board. It’s an easy, short transition from the galley to her many social venues. Her full-beam master cabin has a centerline king and two more cabins allow sleeping for 6. We also think her size is right at the sweet spot for an owner/operator. More...

 

Boating News of the Week: Episode #35

In this episode, we feature a crewless boat attempting a transatlantic crossing using artificial intelligence. We also take a look at a new launch from Fleming Yachts and the first fully electric charter fleet in the world created in a partnership with Greenline Yachts, Canal Boats Telemark, W Yachts and Torqeedo, plus much more. See it Now...

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