Most Popular Boats of the Week
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Every week BoatTEST publishes news items on about 25 boats. Readers have asked which ones are the more popular each day, so below you can find the answer – by day. |
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Monday #1
Chaparral 297 SSX:
Power-Slide Multi-Use Seat
The “PowerSlide” aft seat of the Chaparral 297 SSX is likely to be the center of the swim party when the boat is at anchor in a quiet cove; at the touch of a button it converts from a forward-facing seat to an aft-facing chaise, or drop it a bit more and it’s a large sun lounge overlooking the swim platform. Stereo remote controls are mounted here for a quick change of mood, and note the pull-up cleats on the aft corners of the platform—no stubbed toes here.
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Tuesday #1
Regal 26 XO:
Trailerable Pocket Cruiser Sleeps 4
The interiors of many so-called “pocket cruisers” are low, dark, and unappealing. That’s far from the case with the Regal 26 XO – check out the bright and airy look of the forward cabin, thanks to light upholstery tones as well as hullside windows and an overhead hatch. The area converts to sleep two, and two more can overnight in the mid-cabin berth. With an 8’6” (2.59 m) beam and a dry weight of just over 6,100 lbs. (2,767 kg), she’s trailerable with a full-size tow vehicle.
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Wednesday #1
Sirena Yachts 64:
A Main Deck Resort & Spa
The Sirena Yachts 64 main deck layout includes fore and aft social areas, sunning pads, a hydraulic teak beach, outdoor dining with wet bar, relaxing interior sofas, formal dining area, handy galley, and a lower helm. The build is Turkish, the design is by Argentinian Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering, and the interior décor is Italian Design Studio Spadolini.
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Thursday #1
Glastron GTD 180:
Entry-Level Boat w/Good Ride
Some entry-level boats in this size range will jar your teeth out – even in light chop – usually because they either have a flat deadrise or a cathedral hull. They are made for very small lakes and canals, and they have the advantage of being stable. While they are affordable, and granny will like them, there are other options on the market we think should be considered. One is the Glaston GTD 180 that has a 20-degree deadrise at the transom and will provide a ride as good as anything in class. She also has a low bow rise on acceleration. Her helm seat will accommodate captains of varying heights, and a flip-up bolster allows the skipper to elevate enough to see over passengers forward while underway.
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Friday #1
Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62:
A Substantial Yacht for All Seas
Let’s face it, large sailing yachts are just more comfortable and safer in all seas than a small one. Nothing could drive that point home better than this picture of the new Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62. Note her wide cockpit that has twin helms and is far aft. Not only is it an excellent layout for entertaining, but it also provides security when conditions get nasty. Behind the dual helm stations, the bench seat covers the top of a hydraulically-lifted console that has a grill and sink. The hydraulic transom lowers to launch a 10’ (3.1 m) Williams jet tender that comes as optional equipment. She has a CE A rating.
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 Ask Capt. Steve…
“Will a Boat Cover Help
on I-95?”
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Boat covers can be works of art that protect your investment, or ratty canvases that will leave your boat looking
pretty much the same.
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In our mailbag this week we received this question: “Would you please ask Capt. Steve to discuss the use of canvas covers in trailering boats. Will covers improve air dynamics going down the highway at speed or is it better to go without? If so, how do you keep stuff like seat cushions and other things that you must have from blowing out? Any other boat canvas advice would be gratefully received.”
Find Capt. Steve’s detailed answer here...
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