New Sundeck 580 | Dogs on Boats | Intrepid 345 Nomad - 10/25/19
BoatTEST Newsletter October 25, 2019
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Sundeck 580:
Modern, Euro LRC
The Sundeck 580 galley defines the term "open and airy", with enormous windows and bi-fold sliding doors aft to let the views of the sea and sand in. The cooktop and the sink are hidden under flush wood-grain buffet covers except as needed. There are four large refrigerated drawers in the starboard cabinetry, enough to hold food for an extended voyage. This area also includes a dishwasher. She's fully equipped for extended living aboard. A vent fan is located over the cooktop. This entire area as well as the salon can be given privacy at the touch of a switch with sliding blinds. More...
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Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport:
Update of a Classic Skiff Design
The classic Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport is an update of a reliable, user-friendly, fun and safe skiff that has been a first boat for thousands of Americans since the company was founded in 1958. The latest version has improved (and far more comfortable) seating options than the original bench, including a pair of reversible buckets. She's available in multiple colors, has a built-in fuel tank holding 6.5 gallons (24.6 L), and offers added cushions to create a sun pad up front. The completely redesigned bottom has a 13-degree deadrise at the transom, which promises stability and decent speed with low power. Her sharp forefoot reduces pounding. She weighs just over 1,300 lbs. (590 kg) rigged, so she can be easily towed by a smaller vehicle. She'll make a solid and dependable ship's boat. More...
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Outer Reef 610 Motoryacht:
An Engine Room to Be Proud Of
Not many yacht builders include photos of their engine rooms in their website promotions, but Outer Reef is justifiably proud of the mechanical layout and equipage of their 610 Motoryacht. The arrangement is clearly built with the owner/operator in mind, giving clean, well-designed and easily-accessed work spaces. This is a yacht that's designed for extended cruises without dockside hookups at night, with an 1800-gpd water maker, solar panels topside, two generators, multiple work benches and a lazarette work shop separated from the heat and noise of the engine room by a watertight door. More...
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ULTRA Anchor:
The Art of the Anchor
Can an anchor be an objet d'art? Maybe so, if it's an ULTRA Anchor. Made of highly-polished 316 stainless steel, these premium anchors are not only highly efficient but also very pleasing to the eye. The geometry makes the anchors applicable whether used thru-the-stem, integrated into a pulpit, or as part of a standard roller setup. They run from 5 kg to 360 kg (11 lbs. to 800 lbs.). The weight detail is stamped right into the shank, along with the serial number. The entire shank is hollow, with much of the weight concentrated in the lead-filled tip so it never lands upside down. The tip always falls into attack position -- put a bit of strain on the line and you're anchored. More...
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Intrepid 345 Nomad:
Upscale, Semi-Custom CC w/62.9 MPH WOT
The Intrepid 345 Nomad offers striking styling for a center console, with a graceful tumblehome at the transom and a standard hardtop so well integrated that it looks like a part of the original design. She's a lux-grade offshore fisherman that could also look right at home as the tender behind a 150-footer (45 m), thanks to her premium-grade upholstery and comfort features. The hullside paint is optional, but it looks so good that we'd guess many buyers will check that box first. The bow seating includes power seat backs for the chaise lounges on either side. She runs as good as she looks. Top speed was 62.9 mph with the twin Yamaha 425 XTOs. More...
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BENETEAU Barracuda 27:
Adventure Seeker w/2x Outboard Power
The Barracuda 27 is a pilothouse design with twin outboard power, which is equipped for angling as well as various dayboating activities and overnighting. The fully-enclosed pilothouse might be particularly appealing to those who boat in northern coastal areas in the colder seasons. The compact galley with propane stove, sink and refrigerator is also tucked into the "house", and a hideaway dinette table drops down a support from the overhead when needed. Below she has both a V-berth and a mid-cabin, with a standup head, sink and hose-type shower to starboard. More...
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Dogs on Boats
H2O K9s:
Dogs Love Boating Too
But do they still need to take a boating course and have an operator's license?
We're told that we can't bring dogs on beaches, into stores or restaurants. But no one... and we mean NO ONE, will tell us we can't bring our dogs on our boats. In fact, there's probably one thing we love more than our boats, and that's our dogs. The best part, there's no window to hang their head out of. They've pretty much got the whole side of the boat as their tongue wagging playground. More...
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