The Truth About AIS | Do You Have the Right Anodes? | Yamaha GP1800R SVHO - 09/01/21

Boating Video

What Almost Happened

Two weeks ago, the 4-year-old grandson of BoatTEST’s founder seen above eyeing the throttle while on his father’s 20’ (6.1 m) tender slammed the throttle forward when no one was watching him, bringing the 90-hp outboard leaping to life. Young kids have an innate curiosity about levers and switches and what happens if they’re moved. The year before he was experimenting with flushing toys down the toilet. Sometimes a split-second decision, or mistake, can have results that last a lifetime. This video shows how quickly a situation can deteriorate and the consequences of not taking two basic safety precautions. More...

Test Video

Yamaha GP1800R SVHO

Exciting Waverunning Action

The ‘R’ in GP1800R SVHO stands for “racing.” It’s powered by a supercharged 4-cylinder, 4-stroke high-output Yamaha engine that delivers exhilarating performance. Add factory-installed, integrated stereo speakers for a clean, sleek look. More...

Boating Tip

The USCG's FAQs About AIS

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) transmits a vessel’s position so other boats can see its position. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other management organizations require ships, including commercial fishing vessels and freighters, to broadcast their position to help avoid collisions. It’s now available for pleasure yachts as well and is required on boats longer than 65’ (19.81 m). But AIS tells a lot more than a vessel’s position, so find out from the ultimate authority – the USCG. More...

Features Video

CL Yachts CLB88

A Motoryacht Reimagined

CL Yachts from Cheoy Lee has been engineered and designed with a focus on long-range cruising and reliability. Because the Cheoy Lee yard builds commercial vessels for arduous work where failure and downtime are not options, its engineering know-how is built into the CLB88 at no extra cost. As with all in the model lineup, the CLB88 allows for a high strength-to-weight ratio with resin-infused construction where the result is speed and fuel efficiency. More...

Test Video

Formula 430 Super Sport Crossover

Performance Plus

The 430 Super Sport Crossover was a major departure for Formula Boats and her popularity has only increased over time. Her concept has spawned the 380 SSC, 400 SSC and the 500 SSC, which was new this past January. She is a remarkably versatile day boat that can be weekended most anywhere in style. She is powered by quad Mercury Verado outboards from 350- to 450-hp, all with joystick piloting. More...

Boating News

Nautical Ventures' "007" Honored

For Fast Growth

The company seemed to pop up from nowhere and in just a few years Nautical Ventures now has six locations in South Florida and is on a roll, increasing business 84% in three years to $65 million annually. Recently, the South Florida Business Journal honored the man behind it all who is known to all his friends as simply ”007” – aka Roger Moore. More...

Pre-Owned Yacht

2010 80' Norseman

Aqua Villa

A one-owner, freshwater-kept yacht Aqua Villa is a tri-deck cruiser with the kind of amenities found on larger vessels including a 10-person jacuzzi aft on the skylounge and a Portuguese bridge. Mechanicals include twin 1,652-hp Caterpillar C32 engines and three Cummins Onan gensets; 27.5kw, 32kw and a 9kw for night and emergency use. Cruising speed is 12 knots with a top speed of 22.7 knots. More...

Maintenance

How To Stop Galvanic Corrosion

Galvanic corrosion can quietly eat away at the metal parts of your boat below the waterline and damage your props, shafts and lower units and at worst sink your boat. Since all of this goes on underwater, boat owners often don’t detect it until a haul out. And it’s not just a saltwater problem as it can occur in freshwater, too. You think your sacrificial anodes will protect you – but are they the right metal for your application? The right solution may not be zinc. Our hands-on capt. will set you right. More...

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