Month: October 2017
New Owner at TowBoatUS Ports in Mississippi and Louisiana
Capt. Conrad Morris, owner of Mississippi’s TowBoatUS Bay St. Louis, has expanded his boat-towing business with the acquisition of TowBoatUS Biloxi (Miss.) and TowBoatUS East and West Lake Pontchartrain (La.). Morris, who grew up boating and fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and nearby bays, rivers and bayous, has spent his whole adult life working […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association Announces Looper-Palooza
What do you get when you combine a Great Loopers reunion with two days of education and camaraderie in one of the country’s most scenic seaside destinations? You get Looper-Palooza! The two-day event, scheduled for November 13 and 14 at the luxury Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, S.C., and hosted by the America’s […] Read More
Uber-like Boat Service Comes to Lake of the Ozarks
A new on-demand water transportation service, called Anchor, launched this summer at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., bringing all the ease of ride-sharing to boaters and passengers. “Anchor will provide those who want to be on the water a chance to sit back and enjoy a safe ride,” said CEO and founder, Zach Hatraf, in […] Read More
The Return of Gibson Houseboats
The Gibson houseboat legacy has entered the next chapter of its life as the family-owned company has been passed on to a new lineage of boating enthusiasts. In March, Kelly and Pam Cawthorne, along with their son Shane and his wife Danielle, purchased the rights to manufacture Gibson fiberglass houseboats. Kelly and Pam bought the […] Read More
Premier Marine Introduces Pontoon Overnighter
Premier Marine has announced the introduction of the Encounter, its first center-cabin pontoon model. “We saw a need to design a boat that had the stability and luxury of a pontoon with the convenience and comfort of a cabin cruiser,” said Premier President Lori Melbostad. “This model performs like no other pontoon and features a […] Read More
Honda and Yamaha Release New 2018 Outboards
Two of the leading manufacturers of outboard motors have announced new models for 2018, offering boaters additional choices for more marine applications. Honda Marine has debuted a new range of waterjet outboard models for maximum flexibility in shallow waters and maneuvering around or over obstructions. The Jet range is available in 40-, 65- and 105-horsepower […] Read More