Ocean Runner 29 CC | Fleming 65 | Regency 220 Toon


BoatTEST Newsletter May 15, 2018
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Ocean Runner 29 CC:
400 SM Range at Best Cruise


Ocean Runner 29 CC
Ocean Runner 29 Center Console

Twin 300-hp Evinrude E-TEC G2s delivered some serious performance on the Ocean Runner 29 Center Console, with a 3.6-second time to plane and a top speed of 57.6 mph -- enough speed to put her at the front of the fleet in many offshore tournaments. The fuel-efficient two-strokes got 2.0 mpg at 27.9 mph, giving a 400 SM range.

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Captain’s Report


Fleming 65:


Ocean-Ready Yacht Equipped for Comfort


Fleming 65
Fleming 65

The Fleming 65 is an offshore-proven yacht designed to make long passages at displacement speeds yet accelerate to planing speed when needed. While a raised pilothouse, Portuguese bridge, and protected side decks look salty, she’s ready to back it up with equipment and passage-making capabilities.

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Cruisers Sport Series 238 Bow Rider:


Practical Watersports Features


Cruisers Sport Series 238 Bow Rider
Cruisers Sport Series 238 Bow Rider

The extended swim platform of the Cruisers Sport Series 238 Bow Rider has many features to help the crew enjoy watersports. And her high sides and deep cockpit make her feel safer than many in this LOA.

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Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht:


Complete Cruiser for Couples


Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht
Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht

Our test captain liked the simple operation of the Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht, with Volvo Penta IPS800s and joystick control set up for a cruising couple. The yacht has spacious gathering areas and a two-stateroom layout, which combine with the builder’s fit and finish to make a complete cruising package.

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REGENCY® 220 LE3 Sport:


Luxury-Grade Tri-Toon w/Seats for 10


REGENCY 220 LE3 Sport
REGENCY® 220 LE3 Sport

The REGENCY® 220 LE3 Sport is a luxury-grade tri-toon loaded with many family-friendly touches, including powder-coated aluminum pontoons and other aluminum components, a power-actuated Bimini top, and even an aft-facing camera so the skipper can keep an eye on things fore and aft simultaneously.

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Do I Really Need a VHF

In the Age of Cell Phones?


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Being able to call for help is a good thing. Being heard and getting a response is even better.

Increasingly people are asking if they really need VHF radios with such wall-to-wall cell coverage. The answer may seem obvious, but to many people it is not.

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