New Review Video
Hatteras HattCON:
Touchscreen Control of All Systems
The Hatteras HattCON system allows digital touchscreen monitoring and control of all the yacht's system from the helm, and by downloading an app, the skipper can transfer that monitoring and control to a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The screens allow an impressive level of control, right down to changing the temperature in each stateroom, transferring fuel from tank to tank, setting door alarms, and much more, along with all the usual nav and engine monitoring functions. The system even allows for remote diagnosis of issues by Hatteras techs.
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Formula 310 Bowrider:
Built to Entertain a Crowd
The Formula 310 Bowrider is built to entertain a crowd, with large lounging areas both at the bow and in the cockpit taking full advantage of her 9'6" (2.90 m) beam. She's also designed to deliver a very brisk ride; with twin 400-hp Mercury Racing Verados, she ran 54.5 mph in our tests. Livorsi gauges and chromed shifts/throttles with in-handle trim switch add to the sizzle.
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Sailfish 242 CC:
Fast Offshore Fisherman w/Dayboat Options
The Sailfish 242 CC is equipped for offshore fishing, but add the optional table and backrests for the bow and she becomes a very family-friendly dayboat. Like all the company's offshore boats, she rides on the VDS Variable Deadrise Stepped hull that promises quick planing, stability in beam seas, and an easy ride when running in a chop.
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SiriusXM Weather App:
Global Reach, Precise Forecasting
Captain Steve reviews the SiriusXM Weather App, a feature he says is a must for serious offshore skippers even in the age of smartphone weather apps. Because SiriusXM is a satellite system, it has unlimited reach. It can be called up at a touch on big-screen displays, and it can be localized to show weather in the precise area of operation, without distractions of too-broad forecasting by Mechanical Mike on the VHF. It also includes skipper-friendly data like wave-heights and ocean surface temperatures, important to anglers, all at a moderate monthly fee.
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Back Cove 32:
Fuel-Efficient Single-Diesel Downeaster
The Back Cove 32 operates on a fuel-efficient single 425-hp Cummins QSB 6.7 L, which produced a top speed of 26.0 knots in our tests, while at 10.8 knots she burned just 7.4 GPH for a range of about 242.6 NM. The electrically operated hatch provides easy access for daily engine checks.
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