Quimbys Editor
Ranger Boats Launches Pontoon Line
Ranger Boats has announced a new line of pontoon boats for 2017 called Reata by Ranger, which will consist of three Fish models and four Cruise models. The line pulls inspiration from Ranger’s acclaimed Reata series of fish-and-play designs. “With so much versatility and comfort, we’ve seen the pontoon segment attract more and more families […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Towing a Dinghy Done Right
Towing a dinghy is habitual. We get so used to it that we don’t realize the dinghy is behind us until: 1) it is not; 2) its painter becomes wrapped in the prop; or 3) its outboard deep-sixes. I could go on, but suffice to say the thing is a necessary evil. As a means […] Read More
Tennessee River State Parks Cruise
The Tennessee River is perhaps the most beautiful inland river in America. It was made navigable by a series of locks and dams constructed in the mid-1900s. Amazingly, the builders planned for marina sites both public and private along the banks and in coves formed when the water rose. It’s a wonderful and safe river […] Read More
Barbecuing on Your Boat
Outdoor grilling has never been more popular as a food prep opportunity — and that’s as true for boaters as it is for backyard barbecue chefs. Not only are there more after-market on-board grills for boats available than ever before, but more boat models are now coming with standard or optional built-in grills on deck. […] Read More
The New Boats of 2017
Meet 22 new boats that will elevate your time on the water this season and beyond. Bayliner E21 Bayliner created its Element line with ease of ownership and operation in mind, incorporating big open spaces and dependable outboard power. This 21-foot Element, the largest yet, takes those characteristics to new dimensions and offers even more […] Read More
Maritime Group Urges Congress To Fund Carp Efforts
UnLock Our Jobs (UOJ), a coalition of business and industry supporting environmentally friendly domestic maritime commerce organizations, sent a letter to key members of Congress urging funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to further support efforts undertaken in Illinois to slow, stop and reverse the migration of Asian carp through cost-effective measures. In […] Read More
Lifelong Seafarer Brings TowBoatUS to Eagle Mountain Lake
Captain Jason Dyer, who learned to sail as a 7-year-old at the Fort Worth Boat Club on Eagle Mountain Lake, spent more than 30 years at sea as a professional mariner. Now he’s come back to his home waters and opened a new on-water towing and assistance service for recreational boaters. As the owner of […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Chris-Craft Announces 12 New Dealerships
Chris-Craft is pleased to announce the signing of 12 new dealerships: Bayport Yacht Sales-Newport Beach, CA Cape Fear Marine-Wilmington, NC Gage Marine-Williams Bay, WI Hagadone Marine-Coeur d’Alene, ID Inshore Yachts-Golfe Juan, France Jacksonville Marine-Fleming Island, FL M and P Marine-Vancouver BC, Canada Nautica Palamos-Palamos,Girona, Spain Nichol’s Marine-Monkey Island, OK The Marina at Lake Gage-Angola, IN Viage […] Read More