Quimbys Editor
Review: Four Winns S215
Four Winns celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and in the course of five decades, the Michigan-based manufacturer has become one of the most familiar names in boating. While the company has amassed a loyal following with its line of mid-sized express cruisers, many of us think of Four Winns as a go-to brand […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Paddle Sport Trends
Is there any place on Earth today where we can “disconnect” and not feel guilty? Well, yes, there is. Welcome to the world of paddle sports, where a boater can still escape from cell phones, radios and display screens. More and more water lovers are discovering the “silent pursuits” of kayaking, canoeing […] Read More
Review: Cruisers 41 Cantius
When Cruisers Yachts launched its 48 Cantius in 2011, the boat broke new ground for the Midwest builder. It was the company’s first model to combine the climate-controlled comfort of a sedan bridge with the sporty handling of an express cruiser. The hybrid drew great reviews and happy new owners. Now, on the heels […] Read More
Review: Yamaha AR190
Yamaha pulled a fast one when it introduced the new AR190. While the rest of the jet boat industry was thinking bigger, it was thinking smaller. In fact, this 19-footer is the “mini me” of the company’s runabout fleet for 2012. But you know what they say about judging things based on size alone. […] Read More
Review: Boston Whaler 285 Conquest
Variety is a good thing in life and in boats. Am I right? Boston Whaler seems to think so, if the iconic builder’s new 285 Conquest is an indication. This outboard-powered cabin boat is rigged right for fishing, sure, but it’s also outfitted for entertaining, overnighting and cruising. It even comes in a fully […] Read More
Review: Rinker 290 Express Cruiser
So, what do you do with a mountain of boat suggestions from existing owners and engaged dealers? If you’re Rinker Boats, you take those ideas, give them to a motivated boat designer and encourage the creation of an entirely new boat concept. The result in this case is the new Rinker 290 Express Cruiser. […] Read More
NMMA 2012 CSI Award Winners Include 28 Heartland Builders
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in September recognized recipients of the 2012 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards for the award period from April 2011 through March 2012. Forty-one boat and engine manufacturers were recognized for excellence in customer satisfaction as part of the NMMA’s CSI program, including 28 that […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
33 Heartland Dealers Make Boating Industry’s Top 100 List
Boating Industry magazine, a leading trade publication for marine dealers, has announced its annual list of the Top 100 Boat Dealers in North America for 2012. This year, 33 of the dealers on the list fall into the Heartland region. “This group of dealers truly represents the elite of the boating industry, […] Read More