Tiara Sport 43 LE | Eastern 248 Islander | Vesper Marine Cortex - 05/23/21
BoatTEST Newsletter May 23, 2021
Most Popular News Items 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
Tiara Sport 43 LE
Day Yacht w/1,350 HP Sleeps 4
The largest boat in the Tiara Sport Series, the 43 LE is a day boat powered by triple Mercury Racing 450R outboards. Her transformational cockpit has fold-out bulwarks, pivoting lounges and a full galley so she can entertain a crowd during a day trip. For a weekend getaway, she also sleeps four. More...
Tuesday #1
Eastern Boats 248 Islander
Inviting Downeast Cruiser
Eastern Boats is a small builder based in New Hampshire that specializes in affordable Downeast-style cruisers and the 248 Island is among the company’s most popular models. She has a straightforward layout above and belowdecks that makes her easy to maintain, operate and spend a few days on the water. More...
Wednesday #1
Vesper Marine Cortex
A Truly Revolutionary New VHF
Vesper started with a clean sheet of paper when it developed its new marine VHF radio: Cortex. It’s more than a traditional VHF because it also has AIS and DSC. Cortex also interfaces with a smartphone and integrates with the NMEA 2000 bus and other boat technology. It also has a touch screen and we’ve just touched the Gorilla Glass surface of this remarkable new product. A "must" read...
Thursday #1
Absolute Navetta 64
Premium Yacht for Entertaining and Cruising
At more than 30’ (9.1 m) long, the flying bridge on the Absolute Navetta 64 is a gathering area that guests are sure to flock to. Just ahead of the cockpit stairs to port, there’s a full bar opposite a dining table for six. Overhead the hardtop has an opening center section. The helm is centrally positioned and lounges on each side extend forward. For more entertaining options, check out the foredeck. More...
Friday #1
Galeon 425 HTS
An "Entry-Level" Luxury Cruiser
For the 425 HTS, Galeon took the sport-oriented styling of the 485 HTS and scaled it down for a buyer entering the luxury yacht sector. She’s an express cruiser with a single-level main deck and the ability to open the aft bulkhead to blend the inside with the outdoors. From a handling perspective, she’s easy to drive and would be a good choice for an owner stepping up from a smaller boat. The joystick, as always, works its magic. More...
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