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10-Year Coverage on All
Evinrude E-TEC Engines
Recently, Evinrude announced the most remarkable outboard engine coverage we have ever seen: 10 years on all Evinrude E-TEC engines from the 15 H.O. to the 300. There is nothing more important on any boat than the engine. Should any problems arise with the engine, not having to worry about the financial consequences takes a tremendous burden off of any boat owner. It also speaks to Evinrude’s faith in the reliability of its engines. The company has quite literally put its money where its mouth is. Talk is cheap, extended coverage is not, and as the company points out in its ads for this promotion, if purchased, extending coverage an additional 7 years on top of the standard 3 year warranty would have a retail cost of up to $7,500, depending on the size of the engine. This is a special “boat show season” promotion and will end on March 31, 2017.
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New Features Video
Ocean Alexander 70 Evolution:
Entertainment Venues Inside & Out
The flying bridge of the Ocean Alexander 70 Evolution includes a day galley with Cambria stone solid surface top, an Electra-Chef stainless steel grill, refrigerator, and ice box along with a 50" LCD retracting TV in the overhead above. The bar surface is also Cambria stone. The bow provides another exterior entertainment venue including a sun pad and lounge plus a settee and table, with an optional sun shade. She sleeps six guests and two crew, and also includes a laundry facility for extended cruising.
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Comparison
Jet Sportboats 21'-25':
We Compare 6 Jet Boats For Boarders
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Scarab 215 Impulse
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Yamaha 212X
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Chaparral 223 Vortex VRX
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Yamaha 242X E-Series
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Chaparral 243 Vortex VRX
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Scarab 255 Impulse
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Some people would rather get wet on a wakeboard or surfboard than ride, dry and secure, in the cockpit. For them, boating is all about activity, and that's what this week's sextet of boats is about, too. Each can be rigged for serious watersports, with multiple ballast tanks to control the wake, a tower to elevate the towline (required for wakeboard acrobatics), twin waterjets that provide plenty of power, and no propeller to pose a risk to swimmers. Add cool sound systems and lots of plush seating for apres-boarding, and the result is a sportboat for folks who enjoy life both wet and dry.
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New Test Video
Sea Ray SLX 350 OB:
Stylish Triple Outboard w/ 10'6" Beam
The Sea Ray SLX 350 OB includes a hardtop with optional sliding sunroof and joystick steering as standard features. She's built to handle triple outboards up to 1050 horsepower total, assuring exciting performance. A small cabin is tucked under the starboard console, while a head with VacuFlush toilet is hidden in the port console. A mini galley encourages entertainment in the aft cockpit.
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Test Video
NITRO Z17:
Fast, Fishy and Fuel-Efficient
The NITRO® Z17 comes well equipped for bass fishing, with a custom-matched trailer, fishfinder, bow-mount trolling motor, deep cycle batteries, aerated livewell, locking rod box and lots more, all at a package price of $24,595. She comes standard with a fuel-efficient 115 Mercury Pro XS FourStroke, which gets an impressive 4.6 mpg at 51.3 mph WOT. (And she gets 7.5 mpg at 25.8 mph.) She gets on plane in 3.7 seconds. With a length on the trailer of 20'9" (6.33 m), she'll fit in most garages.
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Captain’s Report
Beneteau Oceanis 35.1:
Versatile Cabin Layouts, Twin Rudders
A new L-shaped galley in the Beneteau Oceanis 35.1 will make cooking easier while underway. Buyers can opt for blond oak joinery or darker mahogany, and either "Essential" or "Exclusive" trim levels. The twin rudders aid control in a yacht with a 12'2" (3.72 m) beam, and hard chines add stability when heeled. Two and three cabin layouts are available.
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New Captain's Report
Galeon 660 Fly:
World-Class Fit-and-Finish
A striking level of fit-and-finish distinguishes the interior of the Galeon 660 Fly. The salon table has a wood surface with inlaid compass rose design, while all upholstery is Ultraleather and has a diamond-patterned double stitched design. The overheads are upholstered in Alcantara suede much like the bulkheads and have LED lighting above. Solid wood doors close into rubber gaskets ensuring rattle-free performance. A bow thruster and joystick control are standard, and the helm seats adjust electrically like the seats in a luxury car.
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Test Video
Regal 22 FasDeck ESX:
Sportboat Style, Deckboat Space
The Regal 22 FasDeck ESX combines the company's FasTrac hull design with a deckboat cockpit layout, providing increased seating and dining space at the bow while still delivering classic deep-V runabout performance. She has more freeboard than many in class, helping to keep her dry in upwind runs, and the sharp forward entry combined with a 20-degree deadrise at the transom eases the ride in a chop.
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Captain’s Report
Wellcraft 220 Sportsman:
DC for Fishermen and Family
Though her basic mission is to be a seaworthy twin console fishing boat, the Wellcraft 220 Sportsman also sports family-friendly details including plenty of comfortable two-tone seating, console head, optional fold-down seating to port and a ski tow pylon. For anglers, she has under-gunwale rod storage, an aerated baitwell, insulated fishboxes with overboard drains, and trolling rod holders. She draws just 17” (.43 m), making her fit for a bit of backbay exploration.
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Test Video
Beneteau Swift Trawler 50:
Practical and Fuel Friendly
The Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 offers speeds over 20 knots at full throttle and a range of 311 NM, but at more sedate speeds of 5.7 knots, she's a long ranger with a reach over 2000 NM. High bulwarks, broad walkways and railings make access to the bow lounging area easy and safe. Two staterooms are standard, but a third with a Pullman is an option.
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Captain’s Report
Mercury Verado 250 HP:
Supercharged Powerhouse
The inline-6 Mercury Verado 250-hp engine is a supercharged outboard, which gives it robust low-end torque for snappy acceleration plus the ability to keep a boat on plane at a lower speed. Its unique overhead cam design means that the valve train does not need maintenance for life. The optional 5.44" gearcase offers increased durability in high-speed boats operated offshore.
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Test Video
Sea-Doo RXT-X 300:
Advanced Engineering in a High-Performance PWC
The innovative S3 hull of the Sea Doo RXT-X 300 has a deep-V center section to knife cleanly through chop, and has stepped sections on the wide outer surfaces to reduce friction and provide more nimble handling. It produces strong performance as well as riding comfort, according to our test rider. The Ergo-Lock seating system, which allows the rider to hold his position with leg strength in sharp high-speed maneuvers, is designed to make for an easier, more comfortable ride with less effort.
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Features Video
Beneteau Gran Turismo 46:
3 Sleeping Cabins/2 Heads
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 46 is versatile enough for comfortable intermediate-term cruising, weekend excursions or day trips for a family of four or two couples. A Pullman-type optional stateroom increases her sleeping capacity to six. Reclining seats at the aft end of the cockpit create a sunning area, and an optional grill accessed from the swim platform adds functionality.
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Test Video
Hatteras 45 Express:
Long-Range Fishing Cruiser
The Hatteras 45 Express is a high-speed offshore fishing machine that can comfortably function as a premium-grade family cruiser. She's built to the historic Hatteras' standards of classic style and long-term durability, and she's available in either single or two-stateroom layout. Most buyers opt for two cabins. With a top speed of 39.1 knots when equipped with the optional twin 1136-hp CAT C-18 Acerts she's got the speed to get offshore fast, while an 800-gallon (3,028 L) fuel capacity gives her plenty of range.
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Test Video
Glastron GTS 187:
Supercharged Jet Power in a Stylish Runabout
The Glastron GTS 187 is the company's first -- and only -- entry into jet systems, with Rotax power to 250-hp. Our test runs showed it to be a good combination, with time-to-plane times, comparable to many PWCs, and a top speed of 46.2 mph. The system also combines the advantages of increased safety for swimmers as well as safe shallow-water operation inherent in jet drive boats.
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Test Video
Tidewater 252 LXF:
We Test Her w/ 2 x Evinrude E-TEC G2 150 H.O.s
Standard wrap-around bow seating distinguishes the Tidewater 252 LXF from many fishing consoles, as does the quality of the upholstery and the piping on the seams. The standard hardtop is integrated into the design of the console, improving appearance as well as creating a very solid, durable unit. With a 9'3" beam, she has plenty of space to move fore and aft around the helm station. Performance was strong with the twin 150 Evinrude E-TEC G2 H.O.'s, topping out at 51.0 mph.
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Updated Test Video
Formula 34 Performance Cruiser:
Weekender w/ Sportboat Performance
The Formula 34 Performance Cruiser comes loaded with standard equipment, including an electric windlass, remote control search light, radar arch, Bennett tabs, fire suppression system and an 18,000 BTU cool/heating system. She sleeps six people in her accommodations. Powered with twin 380 MerCruiser 8.2 MAGs, our test boat reached 48.3 mph and planed in just over 4 seconds.
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