Features Video
Hampton Yachts Endurance 658 LRC:
Portuguese Bridge/Excellent Foredeck
The Hampton Yachts Endurance 658 LRC is a classic long-range cruising yacht, with some extras like the Portuguese bridge and bulwarks all the way to the bow that make her particularly good for working the foredeck in challenging conditions. A Muir 3500 dual anchor winch with a 1,100 lb. (50 kg) Bruce polished stainless steel anchor and 350’ (107 m) of chain are standard. To both port and starboard the pilothouse is fitted with watertight pantograph doors leading to the sidedecks.
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Test Video
Chaparral 230 SunCoast:
A Stern Designed for Watersports
The Chaparral 230 SunCoast employs an “Extended V-Plane” hull that elongates the running surface well past the mounting point of the outboard, improving planing, reducing bow rise, as well as providing a swim platform that extends aft of the outboard’s leg. There are also two seats, port and starboard, that make it easier for guests to put on boards or skis.
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Test Video
Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht:
Standard Tender Garage w/Electric Winch
The wide hydraulic swim platform on the Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht has a lift capacity of 770 lbs. (350 kg). Just ahead is a tender garage designed to hold an optional tender with a 20-hp outboard attached. The door to the tender garage opens electrically and an electric winch is provided. The underwater LED lights are a cool option and attract fish.
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Test Video
Mercury 300 V-8 4.6L:
65 MPH at WOT on a Bayboat
Mercury’s new 300-hp Verado 4.6L V-8 turning an Enertia Eco 21” prop, hit an impressive 65.4 mph at WOT in a 24’ (7.32 m) Yellowfin bay boat. Just as importantly, the new V-8 is easy on fuel: at 4000 rpm the boat ran 44 mph and got 4.0 mpg. The outboard has 2 liters greater displacement than the inline 6 it replaced, yet it’s 35 lbs. (16 kg) lighter. It may also be quieter as Mercury claims, but we have not been able to do an apples-to-apples test on noise.
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How To Video
World Cat:
Tips for Operating a Catamaran
The widely separated outboards of a catamaran like the World Cat 2740 DC allow for easy maneuvering by simply using alternate throttles, with little need for cranking the wheel in many situations. The narrow twin hulls are also easily pushed through the water, allowing the boat to plane on a single engine, greatly cutting fuel use and extending range when desired. Another plus – there's plenty of space between the engines for a large reboarding ladder, as shown here.
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