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Trailering Tips

How to Prepare Your Trailer

BoatTEST Newsletter December 19, 2017Click here if you cannot view the newsletter.

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Beneteau Monte Carlo 6:

59'9" Yacht w/ Sea-Kindly Hull

Beneteau Monte Carlo 6

The Beneteau Monte Carlo 6.

The salon doors of the Beneteau Monte Carlo 6 open fully to seamlessly blend inside and outside, with the extension of the flying bridge providing shade and rain protection. Her sharp forefoot slices through big waves without pounding. More...

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Galeon 485 HTS:

Two-Ensuite Express w/ Bold Styling

Galeon 485 HTS

The Galeon 485 HTS.

The Galeon 485 HTS presents a sleek, modern design, but she fits two ensuites below decks as well as a tender garage aft. More...

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Test Video

Chaparral 337 SSX:

Large Runabout w/ Cabin, Sleeps 2

Chaparral 337 SSX

The Chaparral 337 SSX.

Part bowrider, part overnight cruiser, the 337 SSX from Chaparral has a deep-V hull, fiberglass hardtop, and a full-beam cabin. More...

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Ranger Boats VS1782 WT:

Light, Durable, Economical Dual Console

Ranger V1782 WT

The Ranger Boats VS1782 WT.

With a weight of just 2,240 lbs. (1,016 kg), the welded-aluminum Ranger VS1782 WT delivers good performance on a 150-hp outboard, topping out at 47.8 mph in our tests. More...

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Test Video

Dusky 252 Open Fisherman:

No Frills CC w/ 300-hp Evinrude E-TEC G2

Dusky 252 Open Fisherman

The Dusky 252 Open Fisherman.

The Dusky 252 Open Fisherman, powered by the 300-hp Evinrude E-TEC G2, is priced at about $52,000, and is easily trailerable with a full-sized truck. More...

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How to Prepare Your Trailer

How to Prepare Your Trailer

There is only one way to rig up a trailer for safe trailering, and Capt. Steve explains how to do it. More...

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