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ValvTect and Century Team Up to Prevent Ethanol Problems
ValvTect Petroleum is proud to announce that Century Boats will include a sample of ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment with each new boat to help its new boat owners avoid problems that can be caused by ethanol blended gasoline. “Although we build our boats to the industry’s most stringent specifications, ethanol gasoline can […] Read More
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Ethanol Debate Hits Capitol Hill
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has long been fighting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its approved partial waivers permitting the use of 15 percent ethanol (E-15). While the EPA has not approved E-15 for marine engines with its waiver, much of the marine industry does not think increased ethanol is good for […] Read More
Midwest Leads Overall Household Boating Participation Rate
In a report recently released by the Coast Guard, the Midwest was singled out as having the highest boating participation rate and highest percentage of people who fished from a boat. The study focused on overall boating participation, boat ownership, the types of boats used and the amount of time that boats are used […] Read More
Wicker, Vitter Introduce Bill to Roll Back Ethanol Requirement for Gasoline
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and David Vitter (R-La.) on February 14, introduced legislation to block an increase in the amount of ethanol that can be blended with gasoline. The bill would overturn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waivers that allowed gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15). The higher blend of ethanol has been found […] Read More
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
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
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
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