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Uber-like Boat Service Comes to Lake of the Ozarks
A new on-demand water transportation service, called Anchor, launched this summer at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., bringing all the ease of ride-sharing to boaters and passengers. “Anchor will provide those who want to be on the water a chance to sit back and enjoy a safe ride,” said CEO and founder, Zach Hatraf, in […] Read More
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The Return of Gibson Houseboats
The Gibson houseboat legacy has entered the next chapter of its life as the family-owned company has been passed on to a new lineage of boating enthusiasts. In March, Kelly and Pam Cawthorne, along with their son Shane and his wife Danielle, purchased the rights to manufacture Gibson fiberglass houseboats. Kelly and Pam bought the […] Read More
Premier Marine Introduces Pontoon Overnighter
Premier Marine has announced the introduction of the Encounter, its first center-cabin pontoon model. “We saw a need to design a boat that had the stability and luxury of a pontoon with the convenience and comfort of a cabin cruiser,” said Premier President Lori Melbostad. “This model performs like no other pontoon and features a […] Read More
Honda and Yamaha Release New 2018 Outboards
Two of the leading manufacturers of outboard motors have announced new models for 2018, offering boaters additional choices for more marine applications. Honda Marine has debuted a new range of waterjet outboard models for maximum flexibility in shallow waters and maneuvering around or over obstructions. The Jet range is available in 40-, 65- and 105-horsepower […] Read More
Wonders of Wildlife Museum Opens
The largest and perhaps most immersive fish and wildlife attraction in the world will celebrate its grand opening on National Hunting & Fishing Day, September 21. The new Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Mo., is the brainchild of Johnny Morris, conservationist and founder/CEO of Bass Pro Shops. “I am proud and […] Read More
The Future of Paper Charts
Despite language that has caused concern among some boaters, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Charting Plan has no designs for “sunsetting” paper navigational charts anytime soon. “The draft plan does not offer a timeline for ending the production for NOAA paper charts or Raster Navigational Chart data,” said the NOAA in a […] Read More
West Marine Awards BlueFuture Grants
After receiving a record number of applications in its spring 2017 grant cycle, West Marine has announced the 25 nonprofit organizations that will receive $1,500 grant awards this summer. The winners are all community-based organizations dedicated to getting young people on and around the water in recreational and educational capacities. “No one understands the needs […] Read More
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Malibu Acquires Cobalt
Malibu Boats, Inc. has announced that it will acquire Cobalt Boats, a privately held manufacturer of premium sterndrive and outboard boats in Neodesha, Kan. Founded in 1968, Cobalt is the market leader in the mid- to large-sized sterndrive boat market and has recently expanded into the surf and outboard markets. Its current product portfolio consists […] Read More