Video Buyer’s Guide to Express Cruisers - 10/16/20

BoatTEST Newsletter October 16, 2020 

Video Buyer’s Guide to

Express Cruisers – Part II

Express cruisers are among the most complex and expensive investments that most people will ever make. Our video buyer’s guide is designed to help buyers of express cruisers focus on the important aspects to get the buy right the very first time. More...

 

New Captain's Report

Chaparral 30 Surf:

New Sterndrive Wakesports Towboat

Chaparral’s 30 Surf combines the comfort and amenities of a large high-end bowrider with a Volvo Penta forward-facing sterndrive, ballast system and wake-shaping devices to offer a wakesurfing boat that will appeal to a large family or even two families who like to surf together.

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Test Video

Summit 54:

Premium Coastal Cruising Yacht

With the introduction of Summit Yachts, Kadey-Krogen combined the design of Michael Peters with the construction of Kadey-Krogen Yachts to build the Summit 54. In our tests, we recorded a top speed of 23.5 knots. Her large swim platform, aft deck with wet bar and open flying bridge makes her an able entertainment platform.

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Charter/Lease a Premium CC

this Winter in Riviera, Florida

Our 2020 EdgeWater 370 is ready to grill yellow snapper fresh from the ocean.

The EdgeWater 370CC is designed to provide the best of both worlds – a bluewater fishing machine with all fishing amenities – and a comfortable, family-friendly day boat. She’s equipped with a Seakeeper 3 gyro, bow thruster, joystick, a huge livewell, 2 refrigerated fish boxes, rod holders galore and some of the most sophisticated fishing-finding equipment on the market. She has a cabin for two with air conditioning, a cabin with shower, an electric flush toilet, and much more. The boat is located in Riviera, Florida – handy to both Palm Beach and Jupiter. BoattestLEASING is now making this boat available from November to April. For boaters wanting a charter or lease package as short as 10 days, or as long as 160 days, prices start for 10 non-consecutive days at $8,385 down and $935 per month for 6 months. For more information, contact leasing General Manager Greg Sweeney at (727) 200-3474 | gsweeney@BoattestLEASING.com.

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Test Video

Yamaha EXR:

Exhilaration at a Great Price

The top-of-the-line model in the EX series, the Yamaha EXR is powered by the 4-stroke TR-1 high-output engine. Yamaha took things a step further, adding a high-performance intake and extended nozzle on the jet pump improve handling. The craft is also built with Yamaha’s NanoXcel 2 technology that reduced the weight by 60 lbs. (27 kg).

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Propulsion Systems

Volvo Penta Forward Drive:

A Modern, Efficient Drive System for

Wake Sports Boats

Because it can be trimmed, Volvo Penta's Forward Drive provides more versatile operation than an inboard.

Because Volvo Penta’s stainless-steel Forward Drive Duoprop propellers are forward-facing, and with no shaft and strut in front of them, they operate in undisturbed water for greater efficiency. Dual props keep the boat headed straight at low speeds, instead of side-walking. Unlike inboard props which face down in a fixed position, they can be pointed horizontally for greater forward thrust. Volvo Penta’s Silent Shift technology engages the drive seamlessly for silky smooth operation – which means the “clunk” is gone. To find out more about the Forward Drive and to receive the Forward Drive Buyer’s Guide, click here...

 

Test Video

Aquila 44:

An Ideal Charter Boat w/4 Cabins

The Aquila 44 catamaran can serve charter clients with as many as 4 cabins, as well as three separate cabins with en suite heads.

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Fall Virtual Boat Show:

57 Dual Consoles

On Display

Virtually all of the finest names in dual console boat building are represented on the Dual Console docks of the Virtual Boat Show. Designed to be a fair compromise between family cruising and avid sportfishing, dual consoles have more utility than almost any small boat on the water. And, the larger ones have electric flush heads that will be welcomed by mom and the kids. The high windshields, hardtops, and optional cruising canvas make them comfortable 3-season boats.

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Photo of the Day

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