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Lund Launches Pontoon Line
For 2017, Lund Boats is introducing the LX Series of pontoon boats, a complete family of watercraft with high-value standard features and configurations designed for recreational use, fishing and multi-purpose enjoyment. The all-new series will be offered in a choice of three lengths — 20, 22 and 24 feet — with five distinct floor plans […] Read More
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Lowrance Celebrates 60 Years
In the six decades since its founding in 1957, Lowrance has launched the original FISH LO-K-TOR, the first transistorized sonar product to display individual fish and show their depths; introduced the first sonar unit with a microprocessor; patented a low-profile transducer capable of operating at high-performance boat speeds; created the first handheld GPS for under […] Read More
National Marina Days 2017
This year, the annual National Marina Day has become National Marina Days: Summer of Giving. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, marinas across the country will be hosting events intended to introduce the public to boating through on-water and landside activities — while also giving back to any charity of their choice. So, get out […] Read More
Electric, Stand-Up PWC Launched
Personal watercraft (PWC) enthusiasts looking to ride waterways off limits to gas-powered models now have an option with the new electric-powered Gratis X1. “We are thrilled to unveil the world’s first electric, stand-up personal watercraft,” said Founder and CEO of Free Form Factory Jordan Darling. “Free of the restrictions imposed on gas-powered watercraft, the Gratis […] Read More
Boating Industry Reveals 2017 Top Products
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] For the fourth year, Boating Industry, a leading trade news source for the recreational marine industry, has published its list of 50 top products, ranging from boats and engines to accessories and more. This year’s selections were chosen from hundreds of products introduced or significantly updated since the beginning […] Read More
Suntex Acquires The Ridges Marina
Suntex Marinas announced that it has acquired The Ridges Marina on Lake Chatuge in northern Georgia. “We are really looking forward to being part of the Suntex family of marinas,” said Michael Kennedy, general manager of The Ridges Marina. “Our team is already working hard with Suntex management to bring about several exciting enhancements to […] Read More
Ranger Boats Launches Pontoon Line
Ranger Boats has announced a new line of pontoon boats for 2017 called Reata by Ranger, which will consist of three Fish models and four Cruise models. The line pulls inspiration from Ranger’s acclaimed Reata series of fish-and-play designs. “With so much versatility and comfort, we’ve seen the pontoon segment attract more and more families […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Maritime Group Urges Congress To Fund Carp Efforts
UnLock Our Jobs (UOJ), a coalition of business and industry supporting environmentally friendly domestic maritime commerce organizations, sent a letter to key members of Congress urging funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to further support efforts undertaken in Illinois to slow, stop and reverse the migration of Asian carp through cost-effective measures. In […] Read More