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Boating Industry Names Top 100 of 2016
Boating Industry magazine announced its Top 100 dealers of 2016 at a black tie gala on December 8 in Orlando. “From the thousands of dealers in North America — and hundreds of nominations — these 100 dealers are the best of the best,” said Boating Industry Editor in Chief Jonathan Sweet. “These dealers excel not […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Holiday Gifts for Boaters
This year’s guide features a selection of would-be presents designed to make holiday gifting perfect for every boating enthusiast on your list. GIFTS FOR HER Bass Pro Shops affords an easy shopping excursion for online, catalog and in-store purchases via a gift card that can be loaded in budget-friendly denominations. Choose the Traditional Gift Card […] Read More
Cross View Renovations Underway
Now that it has become part owner and full-time manager of the former Battery Park Marina in Sandusky, Ohio, Hoty Marina Group has renamed the facility Cross View Marine Services and is making upgrades to it. (The family of former owner John Pheiffer retains an interest in the marina as well.) The 14.5-acre waterfront site […] Read More
Tested: Beneteau Swift 30 Trawler
Beneteau started life in France, building quality sailboats. Sailors in France enjoy the same status as NBA stars here. But since the 1980s, the market for sailboats has declined precipitously. In 2013, sales of new boats in the U.S. hit $7.55 billion. Of that number, new and used sailboats accounted for $256 million. Beneteau vu […] Read More
New Mississippi and Missouri River Guides Launched
Two new, interactive maps of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers are making a big splash with recreational boaters, paddlers and fishermen. The Mississippi River Geotourism MapGuide (http://mississippiriver.natgeotourism.com/) grew from a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Geographic Maps. The landmark project took two and a half years to plan and execute […] Read More
Tested: Formula 290 BR
In a lot of cases, a bowrider is a compromise boat, trying to be many things at once. The new Formula 290 BR, however, is a great exception. It manages to deliver classic Formula “big boat” looks in a nimble and fast package that makes it an ideal family boat and a great second boat […] Read More
2016 IBEX Innovation Award Winners Announced
In October, at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), the winners of the 2016 Innovation Awards were announced at the annual Industry Breakfast. The Innovation Awards honors achievement in product development in 13 areas of the marine industry. Winners were selected by a panel of judges from Boating Writers International (BWI), a professional organization […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Suntex Merges with Marina Jack
Suntex Marina Investors LLC, an owner and operator of marina properties, announced that it has entered into an agreement with, and acquired certain interests of, Marina Jack Holdings, LLC and affiliates of SRS Holdings, LLC. These companies are the parent companies of Marina Jack and Oleary’s Tiki Bar in downtown Sarasota; as well as Bayfront […] Read More