{"id":5364,"date":"2025-02-26T10:02:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=5364"},"modified":"2025-02-26T10:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:02:28","slug":"boat-test-2025-navan-s30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=5364","title":{"rendered":"Boat Test: 2025 Navan S30"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Boat Test: 2025 Navan S30<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/wPL3MPrH8eE?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"navanVisit\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navan-boats.com\/us\/en\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Visit NAVAN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"navanBuild\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navan-boats.com\/us\/en\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Build Your NAVAN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\" id=\"navanDealer\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navan-boats.com\/us\/en\/dealer-network\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find a NAVAN Dealer<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Navan (rhymes with \u201cbaton\u201d) is new boat line from Brunswick Corporation, which also builds Sea Rays, Bayliners, Boston Whalers, Heyday Boats, Princecrafts and others, along with Mercury Marine outboards and sterndrives. Bucking the trend of similar boats imported from the Nordic countries, the S30 was designed at the state-of-the-art Brunswick Boat Group Technology Center, located at Boston Whaler\u2019s compound in Edgewater, Florida, and is built in Merritt Island,\u00a0 Florida, where the largest Sea Rays are built. (Navan boats sold in Europe are built in Poland.) Navan makes two models: the C30, which has an enclosed pilothouse and has proved to be more popular in northern climes for those seeking to stretch short boating seasons. The model we tested was the S30, which features an open design that will be more popular as a dayboat for those buyers seeking less weather protection and more open space topside.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-1-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"Navan S30 running on the ocean\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-1.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The patented twin-step T-Step Hull helps the S30 attain impressive handling and outstanding performance.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Navan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior and Accessories<\/h2>\n<p>Navan designers created the ability to board the boat from either side thanks to extra-long swim platformettes, which wrapped around the optional twin Mercury 300 hp Verado V-8 outboards that powered our test boat. For better grip and comfort, the entire deck surface on our boat was clad in optional GatorStep. Adding an optional ski-tow arch gives those boarding an extra handhold for added safety, and it ups its fun quotient. On many boats of this type, fun-in-the-sun space is limited, but on the S30, those sitting on the quad-wide rear bench seat can enjoy the great outdoors. A generous amount of deck space between the rear bench and the one in front of it is ideal for cocktail party mingling.<\/p>\n<p>Brunswick boats are known for their clever seating arrangements, and this boat is no outlier. The amidships bench can face toward the bow to create a total of eight to 10 forward-facing seats, which is the preferred arrangement for cruising. Both bench seats have tall armrests for comfort and security. But something magical happens when the amidships bench is tumbled aft to face\u00a0the transom bench and create a social zone. This is enhanced by adding an optional bifold teak table in between. In addition, it reveals an entertainment area complete with a sink, a drink bin and plenty of counter space, along with an electric grill for creating hot appetizers. Below on our test boat was an optional pair of Isotherm drawer-style refrigerators.<\/p>\n<p>At the helm is a pair of captain\u2019s chairs with armrests for comfort. A bit unusual is\u00a0the placement of the helm on the port side of the\u00a0boat instead of the more-normal starboard-side helm found on most American boats. Despite being confined under a hardtop, it doesn\u2019t feel claustrophobic thanks to the\u00a0four smoked acrylic sun panels above. The windshield is sportboat-low, but it offers a surprising amount of coverage because the helm seats are low enough for average-height people to peer through it when sitting. A thoughtful option would be adjustable-height pedestals to accommodate drivers of varying heights. There\u2019s plenty of room to stand and to look above the windshield for an uncluttered view.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a well-appointed cabin with most of the space given over to the berth, which comfortably sleeps two adults. Thanks to the side windows and shaded acrylic hatch, it has plenty of ambient light. The large box on the starboard side contains the 12-volt Mabru climate-control system and makes a handy place to store luggage when weekending. Although there\u2019s not enough room for an enclosed shower, there\u2019s a handheld showerhead for bathing and an electric-flush toilet.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-2-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Navan S30 helm\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-2.jpg 1493w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">CZone digital switching makes controlling systems easy.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Navan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>For those looking to work on their tans, there\u2019s a large sun lounge on the foredeck with backrests for added comfort and cup holders for parking beverages. Our test boat had the optional windlass\u2014a no-brainer on a luxurious boat like this.<\/p>\n<p>The S30\u2019s T-Hull is Brunswick\u2019s first-ever with a vented stepped design. This design introduces air underneath the hull to reduce friction for better fuel economy and unreal turning ability. We tested the Navan on the Indian River in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, not far from the Boston Whaler campus where it was designed. The channel is relatively narrow here, but there was plenty of room to whip it into a G-force-generating 360-degree turn. Its hull features 20 degrees of deadrise at the transom and a fairly narrow-for-its-length beam of 9 feet, 10 inches to help it slice through the waves. And despite being 33-plus feet long with a weight of more than 4 tons, its performance was impressive. Reaching plane in 4 seconds, it accelerated to 30 mph in 7.1 seconds and achieved a top speed of 57.1 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Our test boat was especially easy to drive thanks to Mercury\u2019s Trim Assist, which automatically keeps the boat at the proper running attitude. It was also equipped with the ZipWake system, which uses blade-like interceptors instead of plate-like tabs. These automatically keep the boat running level.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-3-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Navan S30 bow seating\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-3.jpg 1493w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">There\u2019s a raised doublewide sun lounger with twin flip-up backrests for comfort.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Navan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>Comparison shoppers should trial the Nimbus T-9, starting at $191,496 with a single 250 Mercury V-8 and a bow thruster. Pricing for the Navan S30 with a 400 hp Mercury V-10 Verado starts at $216,496.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engines<\/h2>\n<p>When owners choose the twin Mercury 300\u00a0hp outboard option that we tested, the Navan S30 comes standard with Joystick Piloting for Outboards, which helps ease docking and offers other features such as Skyhook, a virtual anchor. Owners can select a bow thruster for docking assistance if they order the boat with twin Mercury V-6 225 outboards or with a single Mercury 400 hp V-10 Verado outboard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Tested<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Engines:<\/strong> Twin Mercury V-8 4.6L 300\u00a0hp Verado outboards<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive\/Prop: <\/strong>Outboard\/Mercury Rev 4 14.6\u2033 x 21\u2033 4-blade stainless steel<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Gear Ratio:<\/strong> 1.85:1 <strong>Fuel Load:<\/strong> 85 gal. <strong>Water on Board: <\/strong>0 gal. <strong>Crew Weight: <\/strong>380 lb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Visibility at the helm is excellent in all \u00addirections.<\/li>\n<li>We found this boat to be efficient, achieving\u00a0an impressive 1.8 mph at 30\u00a0mph\u00a0when \u00adrunning at 3,500 rpm.<\/li>\n<li>The rocket-launcher rod-holder option is\u00a0a\u00a0plus for those who fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Even with the bow pulpit, the straight bow\u00a0means you need to be careful when raising or lowering the anchor. Consider adding a scuff plate.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s no hardtop-rack option for securing items such as paddleboards and kayaks. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s no grab rail along the hardtop to help ease walking to and from the bow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing and Specs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$351,350 (as tested)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>LOA:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>33\u20197\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Beam:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>9\u201910\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Draft:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3\u20191\u2033 (motor down)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Displacement:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8,010 lb.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Transom Deadrise:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>20 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fuel Capacity:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>105 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max Horsepower:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Available Power:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Single Mercury 300 hp V-8 or 400 V-10, twin V-6 225 Verados, or twin 250 or 300 V-8s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed, Efficiency, Operation<\/h2>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-specs.jpg?resize=800%2C505&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Navan S30 performance data\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-specs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-specs-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTGBG25-RUN-Navan-S30-specs-768x485.jpg 768w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Navan S30 Certified Test Results<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Boating Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\" id=\"navanContact\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navan-boats.com\/us\/en\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#007ca7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Contact Navan<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>NAVAN<\/strong> \u2013 Zarnowo Drugie, Poland; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navan-boats.com\/us\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">navan-boats.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2025-navan-s30-boat-test\/\">Boat Test: 2025 Navan S30<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/\">Boating Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Alan Jones<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/2025-navan-s30-boat-test\/\">Go to boatingmag<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boat Test: 2025 Navan S30 Visit NAVAN Build Your NAVAN Find a NAVAN Dealer Overview Navan (rhymes with \u201cbaton\u201d) is new boat line from Brunswick Corporation, which also builds Sea Rays, Bayliners, Boston Whalers, Heyday Boats, Princecrafts and others, along with Mercury Marine outboards and sterndrives. 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