Regulator introduced a brand new model this year, the 34SS and the SS in this case stands for Starboard Seating. Imagine that! Joan and Owen Maxwell bring
this Lou Codega design to the offshore market with the same notable ride, fit and
finish Regulator has been admired for since the introduction of the 26, twenty years
ago. With the Armstrong bracket, there is 33’10” of real room on this “34 foot”
center console. The 34SS has all the fishing features of a center console of the
past.
We checked the 10 top brand names in center consoles from 33’ to 35’ and the Regulator
34 is by far the heaviest boat of them all – typically about 20% heavier. That’s
a lot, and it relates directly to the amount of material that goes into the hull and deck of the 34SS.
Not only does Regulator use more materials than their competition, but they also use
more expensive materials than many builders. Regulator simply doesn’t cut corners
to save weight, nor to save money. And it is that added weight and heft, in
large part, that gives this 34 a better ride than most. Come along as we test the Regulator 34SS.
The Pearl 60 from Pearl Motor Yachts is the flagship of their model line. There
is no doubt the Pearl 60 was made for entertaining. The model has plenty of space
for guests to relax and sunbathe as well as an al fresco dining space complete with
a canvas sunroof for either letting in or keeping out the sun. Learn more about the 60 and its four stateroom cabin here.
Sunseeker Manhattan 70
If you are looking
for one of the sleekest motoryachts in the world, one that looks like it is going
50 knots at the dock, then you need look no further than the Manhattan 70 by Sunseeker.
The Manhattan 70 features four ensuite staterooms and Euro-styling that creates
a vessel ideal for world-class venues. Take a video tour through the beautiful Manhattan 70.
Bertram 700 Convertible
The 700 from Bertram is built to take the inevitable poundings from the relentless
searches a trophy fisherman puts a battlewagon through. It is built to deliver one
of the best rides in its class. For the true blue water trophy sportfisherman, the
new Bertram 700 is ready to do battle, yet when you’re done it will take you
back to the comforts you enjoy at home while still onboard. Come aboard the Bertram 700 Convertible.
A
Closer Look
Cruisers Yachts
520 Sports Coupe:
Interior Features
The 520 Sports Coupe is the queen of Cruisers Yachts’ coupe designs. Her lines flow
nicely up to the coupe top and conceal the height of the interior well. BoatTEST's
Charity Hughes takes us through the interior of this new model and points out details
that many men may overlook.
From stem to stern the V408 is
full of good ideas and it is clear that the folks
in Cadillac, MI have decided to break with tradition in their large cruisers and
go for the gold. The humdrum, me-too designs that permeated the industry for nearly two decades are a thing of the past, at least at Four Winns. Now, it’s okay to be
different -- and to think out of the box. See the first video of the V408 from Four Winns.
Few things have changed more dramatically over the last few decades than computer
memory. It is miraculous to think that the tiny smartphone in your pocket has way
more memory than the computers that were on the Apollo 11 spacecraft when astronauts landed
on the moon. Memory cards can store volumes of data, but with these advances have
come different standards, speeds and all associated headaches. For the latest technology tutorial from Karen and Jeffrey Siegel
of Active Captain, blast off here --
One of the simple items I look at during a survey are the hose clamps at every through-hull
fitting.
What am I looking for, specifically? First, I check to see that all connections
below the waterline are double clamped. I often find that they are not and I’ll
point this out to my client. Hose clamps are not all created equal, and some are
more prone to failure, as you’ll see. If a hose clamp fails and it doesn’t have
a second one as a backup, the vessel is in danger of sinking fast. Learn more here --
A New Year’s cruise on Florida’s St. Johns River turned deadly when a 30’ boat hit
a submerged object causing the boat to flip and capsize. All five adults and one
child on board were ejected, with one elderly woman dying on the scene. What the
boat hit is still unknown. But is that the real problem here? What have you learned, Dorothy???
Bill Noble
Sunset at the
North Pole
Here is a scene you will probably never get to see in person, and we thought it
too beautiful not to share.
This is the sunset at the North Pole with the moon at
its closest point. The sun is also visible below the moon. This is an amazing photo
and not one that is easily duplicated. You too may want to pass it on. The Chinese
have a saying, “When someone shares with you something of value, you have an obligation
to share it with others.” Enjoy!
Capt. Steve's Lesson #18
Requirements for Recreational Boaters
Part 7: Binoculars & Compasses
Capt. Steve feels every “smart boater” needs a good set of 7 x 50 binoculars and
a compass onboard. Even though these are not devices that you are required to have
on your boat it is better to be safe than sorry. He explains why he feels they are
necessities and why not having
them is like not having a
life vest when you are
offshore. Capt. Steve also explains the maintenance needed for compasses. The five
videos presented this week
are part of his USCG-approved boating course called “Smart Boating.”
Watch Captain Steve's video boating lessons every week on BoatTEST.com.
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