New Formula 310 Bowrider | Monterey 335 SY | Cheoy Lee Bravo 72 - 11/12/19
BoatTEST Newsletter November 12, 2019
New Test Video
Formula 310 Bowrider:
59.0 MPH WOT w/2x 430-hp Ilmor 6.2L GDI-S
Check out this first look at a pair of the all-new Generation 5 Ilmor 6.2 GDI-S engines in a Formula 310 Bowrider. The new engine has all service points moved up front for ease of access and it includes an oil filter drip pan. It’s glycol-cooled just like the engine in your vehicle, so saltwater corrosion is a non-issue. The direct-injected engine puts out 10 percent more torque than its predecessor, and the torque band is broader, with lots of juice from 3200 rpm to WOT. Both acceleration and cruising efficiency have improved, and the engine gets a 5-Star CARB rating, making it among the most eco-friendly available. A new electrical system eliminates fuses and breakers -- just push a reset button on a touch screen if something overloads. See the full test here...
Test Video
Donzi 41 GT:
Upscale Luxury Dayboat w/81.0 MPH WOT
With three Mercury 400R supercharged outboards hanging on the transom, it’s clear that one of the primary missions of the Donzi 41 GT is to give the fortunate owner the ability to blow past almost anything on the water. But she’s also all about comfort for those enjoying that sporty ride, and maybe enjoying an overnight at a remote port before speeding back to home base the next morning. Heavily-padded, double-stitched upholstery covered in all-weather embroidered vinyl provides an easy ride both at the consoles and in the aft-facing chaise seating. Below, there’s V-seating for six to eight, a sink with a vanity and a hideaway head. More...
Captain's Report
Monterey 335 SY:
Sport Yacht w/Abundant Options
The cockpit of the Monterey 335 SY invites conversation, with a large wrap-around couch extending from just behind the helm seat all the way around the transom to the entry gate on the port side. The back of this seat flips forward to form a chaise that faces the swim platform, or flat to form a sun pad. This entire assembly lifts at the touch of a button to provide access to the twin 250-hp MerCruisers or other power options up to twin 350s. The optional SeaDek faux teak looks good and provides safe footing. The integrated entertainment center to port can be optioned with a grill and refrigerator or an icemaker. Below, she sleeps four. More...
Test Video
Cheoy Lee Bravo 72:
Equipped for Owner Operation
The Cheoy Lee Bravo 72 is at the upper end of what most of us consider as candidates for owner operation, but she’s equipped to make the captaining chores easy for the seasoned yachtsman. There are standard joystick controls for the twin Volvo Penta IPS 1050s on the flying bridge and at the main deck helm. There's a third on the port side of the aft deck, which is a plus for backing into a tight spot. A water-tight pantographic door to starboard of the main helm allows the skipper to assist with tie-ups when help is scarce. The standard C-Zone control system allows keeping tabs on all of the yacht’s systems, not only from the monitors but also from an iPad anywhere aboard. The engine room is well-lighted, has plenty of headroom, and provides easy access through a transom door or from the side deck via stairs for the daily checks. More...
Test Video
MAKO 334 CC:
Offshore CC w/Tournament-Winning Speeds
The Mako 334 CC is designed to take on long runs to distant fishing locations in pretty much any fishable weather, and she can do it at high speed. Equipped with triple Mercury Verado 350s for our test, she topped out at 64.4 mph. She is designed to handle rough water, with lots of flair and 4' (1.2 m) of freeboard up front plus a sharp forefoot to split waves. She’ll come down easy, too, thanks to the 24-degree deadrise at the transom. At 1000 rpm and 6.1 mph trolling speed, she got 1.6 mpg. standard fuel tankage is 306-gallon (1,158 L). More...
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Wild storms make for wild seas. For hundreds of years, sailors have returned to harbor with tales of encountering huge waves in the ocean. These extreme waves have often been considered to be folklore, the product of imaginative sailors’ minds, just like some of the tales of sea monsters. More...
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