Quimbys Editor
Weather Woes
Not even one year after a near-historic drought baked the area, a cold and rainy spring caused the boating season to start late in many places around the Heartland. The impact has seriously curtailed boating plans and slashed profits for marine businesses, bringing comments from “it’s been a lousy year so far” to “ […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Pontoon & Deck Boat Roundup
It’s hard to beat a pontoon or deckboat for versatility, stability and elbow room while enjoying Heartland waters. Pontoons are a great choice for protected waters and family fun, while their hybrid deckboat kin combine the performance and handling attributes of runabouts with the roominess of a broad deck and forward seating. Here are […] Read More
Naturally Indiana
Think Indiana is all cornfields and flatlands? Well, it’s got water, too. Lots of it. In fact, the Hoosier State is surrounded by water on all four sides: Lake Michigan with its magnificent sand dunes in the northwest, the Ohio River edging parts of the east as well as the entire southern border, and […] Read More
Cummins QSC8.3
The Cummins QSC8.3 marine engine is now Tier 3 certified, and will be available for order in August 2013. As U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 3 marine regulations come into effect in January 2014, boat builders will be able to deliver the latest clean-diesel technology with no additional engineering. The new certification is […] Read More
Harmful Algal Blooms Found in More Kentucky Lakes
Harmful algal blooms have been found in more Kentucky lakes, adding to the state’s previously documented problems with too much blue-green algae. First, Taylorsville Lake received a warning — the first such alert ever for a Kentucky lake. Now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Kentucky Division of Water are warning […] Read More
Life in the Fast Lane
Growing up in Indiana, Ron Harrison was a self-proclaimed water rat, and once he shared the passion with his own children, it created a sizable wake. He started with ski boats, taking the family knee-boarding and tubing on small lakes near home, all the while dreaming of stepping up to a larger boat. Once […] Read More
Boat Buying/Selling Tips, Part 3
You might find this hard to believe, but our experience over the years has shown that yacht buyers sometimes think vessels for sale are code for “free boat rides!” If you have your boat listed with a broker who’s offering an hour or an afternoon on the water on your boat without a signed […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Review: Rinker Captiva 186 Fish & Ski OB
With the successful 2012 launch of the first Rinker outboards in more than 20 years came a wave of requests for a fishing package. In response, the company has introduced the Captiva 186 Fish & Ski to satisfy the needs of family boaters who want the comfort and performance of a bowrider while providing […] Read More