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Boating Industry Names Top 50 Products
For the third year, Boating Industry magazine, a leading news source for the recreational marine industry, has published its list of the 50 top products, ranging from boats to engines to accessories and more. This year’s selections were chosen from hundreds of products introduced or significantly updated since the beginning of 2015, and picked for […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Beneteau Expands Midwest Dealer Network
Laurent Fabre, president of Beneteau America, announced the appointment of Port Sanilac Marinato to represent the sailboat division in eastern Michigan. Port Sanilac Marina is a family-owned, full-service yacht dealership that offers long-term dockage, inside and outside storage, plus an onsite service department with certified mechanics. “Port Sanilac Marina is thrilled to become the newest […] Read More
RBFF State Innovative R3 Grants Announced
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the 2016 grantees of its State Innovative R3 Program Grants. A total of more than $118,000 has been granted to five state agencies to help fund programs that focus on increasing fishing license sales and boat registrations in ways that can be replicated throughout the country utilizing […] Read More
2016 Asian Carp Action Plan Released
The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) announced the release of the 2016 Asian Carp Control Action Plan on April 26. Formerly called the Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework, the document outlines the strategic and coordinated actions federal, provincial, state and local partners are taking to stop the introduction, spread and establishment of Asian carp […] Read More
Quimby’s Cruising Guide Releases 54th Edition
If you plan to travel the inland waterways this year, it’s time to pick up the new edition of Quimby’s Cruising Guide, which has been completed updated to provide the most accurate, accessible information for 2016. The go-to resource for inland recreational boaters covers more than 9,400 miles on 24 rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal […] Read More
MarineMax Brings Galeon Yachts to U.S.
MarineMax has partnered with Galeon Yachts to bring the premium European brand to the U.S. shores. Galeon has been manufacturing watercraft for more than 30 years and was recently awarded “European Powerboat of the Year” in the over 45 feet category for its 500 Fly. MarineMax will carry 10 Galeon models, ranging from 38 to […] Read More
BoatU.S. Celebrates 50 Years
In 1966, boaters could buy a new mid-size cruiser for about $7,000, outboard engines had just surpassed 100 horsepower and the nation’s largest recreational boating group, Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.), got its start thanks to the late Richard Schwartz, who saw a need to make boaters’ lives better. His vision of […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
National Marina Day 2016 Announced
If you think life is better with a boat — and if you’re reading this magazine, you should — mark your calendar for National Marina Day on June 11. The collaborative celebration of on-the-water fun consists of marinas around the country hosting events to introduce new people to boating and to re-energize existing boaters for […] Read More