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
Palm Beach 55:
Easy-Riding Downeast Design
Conventional boating wisdom is that only deep-V boats can provide a smooth ride on plane in rough water, but the Palm Beach 55, a handsome Downeast design with only 8-degrees of deadrise, delivered an impressive ride in some very rough seas during our test runs. And, less V aft means more fuel-efficient performance, as well as less tendency to rock and roll in beam seas. Note the sharp forefoot, which cuts through seas easily.
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Tuesday #1
Scarab 255 Open ID:
Jet Center Console with Tailgate
The Scarab 255 Open ID is an innovative jet boat with twin 300-hp Rotax power, delivering a 53.5 mph WOT and seating for up to 13. The flip-down transom becomes a swim platform, and backrests on the aft seats are adjustable or removable to add another dimension to seating versatility. The jet propulsion means she has a draft of just 15 inches, and also has no exposed props.
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Wednesday #1
Renaissance Prowler 42:
For Long-Range Fishing Missions
With quad 300-hp Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboards, the Renaissance Prowler 42 is a fast way to get offshore, with top speed reportedly approaching 70 mph. A boat with this speed capability and the twin hull design opens new vistas for anglers, allowing a run to the reefs and ledges of the Bahamas and back to Miami in a single day, among many other options. The Evinrude E-TEC G2 300s have no dealer scheduled maintenance for five years or 500 hours, whichever comes first.
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Thursday #1
Yamaha VXR:
High Performance PWC w/Seats for 3
The Yamaha VXR gets its excellent performance from the Yamaha 1812CC Super Vortex High Output marine engine that delivers more power and torque than any other Yamaha WaveRunner engine. The hull is molded out of NanoXcel 2 material, making it significantly lighter (767 lbs.) than previous models and adding to the performance. The three-person Cruiser Seat provides security and comfort for multiple riders.
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Friday #1
Ocean Alexander 90R Motoryacht:
Form Follows Function and Adds Utility
The Ocean Alexander 90R—for Revolution—is appropriately named. It’s a collaborative design between the offices of Evan K. Marshall and Arrabito Naval Architects, both world-renowned for yacht design and naval engineering. The exterior line of the yacht is a real avant-garde head-turner, and the exceptionally high bow should also make her a good open sea boat. She’s available with an open bridge design, as well as with the fully-enclosed sky lounge as shown here, making all-weather command from topside a lot more comfortable.
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