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Bass Pro Acquires Ranger, Stratos and Triton Boat Brands
Bass Pro Group announced today an agreement to acquire Fishing Holdings, LLC, a manufacturer of fishing boats that include Ranger Boats and the Stratos and Triton boat brands from Platinum Equity. The agreement combines popular fishing boat brands that are recognized internationally. It also creates another connection between two industry leaders, Bass Pro […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Mercury Marine Earns Fourth “Green Master” Designation
Mercury Marine has earned “Green Master” designation from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council for the fourth consecutive year, keeping the Fond du Lac manufacturer in the top 20 percent of the 175 participating companies. Mercury learned of the achievement last week during the 2015 Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council annual conference in Milwaukee. The […] Read More
Tige Boats Adds Dealer in Tennessee
Tige Boats of Abilene, Texas, has announced a new partnership with Anderson Marine in Old Hickory, Tenn., near Nashville. Anderson Marine will showcase the Tige lineup at the Nashville Boat Show from January 8 to 11, 2015. Ray and Joy Anderson, the owners of Anderson Marine, have been dedicated to serving the Nashville boating community for […] Read More
The Case Against E15
Over the past decade, Americans have gotten used to filling up their cars, their trucks and, increasingly, their boats, with gasoline that is “blended” with ethanol. In 2005, Congress authorized a Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that required greater amounts of biofuels be used in generating the nation’s fuel supply. Two years later, the mandate was […] Read More
Bryant Boats Adds 19 New Dealers in 2014
Longtime luxury runabout builder Bryant Boats of Sweetwater, Tenn., has added new dealers in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, eastern and western Canada, Tennessee, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Maine, Oklahoma, New Jersey and Michigan during the 2014 calendar year. “Though the sterndrive segment is struggling, we are seeing a warm reception to the innovative product […] Read More
First Larson-Built Gekko Boat Rolls Out
Today marks the first Larson Boat Group (LBG) built Gekko Sports Revo 6.7 boat to roll out off its dedicated production line ready for delivery. Back on July 16, Larson Boat Group of Little Falls, Minn., and Gekko Sports of Shakopee, Minn., announced a partnership in which LBG would build Gekko’s four towboat models. […] Read More
Chaparral and Robalo Boats Win “Best in Show” at 2014 MDCE
Chaparral and Robalo Boats of Nashville, Ga., were named “Best in Show” at the 2014 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in the Large Display category. The award was presented at MDCE during the annual Awards Breakfast at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on November 19, 2014. The MDCE “Best in Show” […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
HeartLand Boating Holiday Gift Guide
This year’s guide features a selection of would-be presents designed to make holiday gifting perfect for every boater on your list. Gifts for Him World Wide Sportsman Freecast Shirts from Bass Pro wear well using an ultra-comfortable, stretchy blend of cool cotton and polyester that moves with you whether […] Read More