Sunseeker 55' Dayboat | Neptunus 650F | Cruisers 42 GLS - 10/21/21

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Sunseeker Superhawk 55

Adrenalized Day Yacht

British yacht manufacturer Sunseeker has created a new open-top day boat with styling that should appeal to the young at heart as well as the young in body — the Superhawk 55. She’s powered by twin Volvo Penta D11-IPS 950 pod propulsion systems that Sunseeker says pushes her past 43 mph. Her helm stays true to her heritage with a Union Jack-inspired lighting system. The Superhawk 55 has a large gathering area in the bow, including a sunlounge and a powered table. The cockpit has a central bar with plenty of seating for guests. An owner can choose among many furniture configurations and the garage has space for a Williams 325 jet tender and Seabobs. More...

Test Video

Neptunus 650F

"A Joy to Handle"

After Capt. Steve got done testing the Neptunus 650F he remarked that she was “a joy to handle.” The test of her handling was getting her out of and back in a particularly tight slip with current abeam. “I docked her like playing cards,” said our modest Director of Testing. Canada’s Neptunus Yachts designs and builds the 650F to be owner-operated. She’s built to CE Category “A” standards by a crew of veteran craftsmen and her fit-and-finish is world-class. The Neptunus 650F is every bit the cruising yacht she was intended to be. She is a joy to handle and she’s got a comfort level that equals her ocean-going strength. More...

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Boston Whaler 170 Montauk

Sport Utility Vessel

The Boston Whaler 170 Montauk has the classic profile that instantly identifies her as a ’Whaler. She was redesigned a few years back to add more utility to what we like to call a “hose-and-go” boat that will be used for fishing, watersports and exploring sandbars. The simplicity of the helm and adjustable seating features add to the well-thought-out interior. She comes with a good list of fishing gear and is, of course, unsinkable. More...

Features Video

Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS

Most Popular of All Cruisers Yachts

When we took a poll of our readers recently that asked them which Cruisers Yachts model was their favorite, the relatively new 42 GLS rang the bell. The builder calls the 42 GLS a day boat, which might lead some to think that her cabin would have a minimalist feel. Guess again. She can sleep two in the bow when the U-shaped dinette is converted to a berth. The aft cabin has a berth positioned across the boat’s beam and the full wet head includes a shower, sink and opening port. There’s even a microwave/convection oven and a TV is an available option. The grill in the cockpit takes care of the rest of the cooking. More...

Improved Boat Handling

Fishermen: Should You Get a Joystick?

Sportfishing is a hit-or-miss proposition—drop a bait over a specific spot and either hook up or move along after determining that no fish are biting. Because wind and current conspire to move an angler off a spot in literally seconds, doing it right means dropping the anchor and that takes time. More...

Navigation Software

2021 NMEA Awards

Marine PC Software: Nobeltec TimeZero Pro

Nobeltec’s TimeZero Pro software has been designed to answer the navigation needs and requirements of professional seafarers. TimeZero software has two main objectives: Supreme control and performance. That’s why it took home the 2021 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Award in the Marine PC Software category. More...

Outboard Engine Buyers' Guide

Big on Power and Features

There are more than 200 engines in the BoatTEST Outboard Engine Buyers’ Guide, but there’s only one that has a two-speed transmission and is designed so that only the lower unit moves when the steering wheel is turned. It’s also one of two outboards with contra-rotating props, which deliver the torque generated by high-horsepower engines much better than single props can ever hope to. Do you know which two engines we are talking about? Click to find out...

Memberships & Charter Available for Fishing

Fishing in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Florida is one of the best places in the world to catch both game fish and meat fish day in and day out. That’s why the marinas along the east coast of Florida are awash in sportfishermen. Now, and for the next six months, the Sovereign Boat Club has an Edgewater 370 CC fishing machine ready for action, exclusively for members. Great availability and no crew tipping makes SBC's 370 CC the most economical way to get fish throughout the season. Starting November 1, 2021, in the West Palm Beach area.

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