Quimbys Editor
Look Before You Leap
When buyers see a home on the water for sale in their price range, there is often an overpowering urge to leap before they look. This can be a recipe for disaster, particularly with regard to the unique characteristics of property. While lakes and rivers in the same region can appear fairly similar and […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
West Marine Honors 2013 Green Product, Hot Picks
While it’s not easy being green — at least, not to hear Kermit tell it — it is a desirable quality in marine products today and can even win companies a cash reward. West Marine, the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, announced the winners of its fourth annual Green […] Read More
NMMA Announces 2013 Innovation Award Winners
What better way of showing one’s appreciation than by giving gifts on Valentine’s Day? Ten marine products felt the love when they were honored with Innovation Awards by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail on February 14. […] Read More
Life is But a Swing
You can’t accuse this couple of sitting on the fence when it comes to making big decisions. In fact, Mike and Rosie made one life-changing decision just a few years ago, and as a result, they are now living the dream of countless boat owners around the world. The course of their […] Read More
The Boats of 2013
Aqua Patio: This brand has two new models for 2013, both of them a far cry from the first all-aluminum pontoon boat its parent company launched at the 1958 World’s Fair. The Aqua Patio 250 Express gets style points for its shapely figure, silvery forward and rear fenders, blue LED lights, pearlescent upholstery and […] Read More
Tenn. Corps of Engineers to Prohibit Fishing in Prime Areas
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), boaters are on the verge of being banned from some of the best fishing waters in Tennessee. The Nashville, Tenn., Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) is planning to close recreational access at the tailwaters of 10 local dam facilities. The Corps is claiming that […] Read More
Study Emphasizes Importance of Updated Charts
Up-to-date navigation charts can prevent accidents. While probably not a mind-blowing discovery, a newly published white paper titled “Boat Smart, Update Your Charts” by the Alliance for Safe Navigation (ASN) proves what many of us already know: Out-of-date charts are likely contributors to a significant percentage of grounding accidents and other incidents that take […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Powerboat Sales Projected to Grow in 2013
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is reporting an estimated 10 percent increase in new power boat sales in 2012, and is projecting the industry will see additional increases in 2013 by as much as 5 to 10 percent. “Improving economic conditions and what seems to be a resurgence in Americans’ love […] Read More