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My Fun Five Picks for Your Cruiser Dad this Father’s Day!
#1 the BOTE Inflatable Hangout Chair Classic $349 If you’ve ever sat on an Adirondack chair and thought: ‘Dang, this would be cool in the water’, then the patent pending Hangout Chair is for you. Perfect for hot days when the sun is glaring and you need to keep cool while you float, the Hangout […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Press Release: YANMAR SELECTED BY LINSSEN YACHTS TO POWER ITS ENTIRE RANGE
YANMAR Marine International (YMI) proudly announces its selection by Linssen Yachts to power its new Linssen 45 SL AC 75 Edition, set to debut in May this year, ahead of being the engine of choice across its entire range. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for both esteemed companies, each boasting a rich heritage in […] Read More
For immediate release: YANMAR AND ASPEN POWER CATAMARANS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REDEFINE EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE
YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has announced a new strategic partnership with Aspen Power Catamarans which will see YANMAR’s engine fitted on board Aspen’s C100 model, aiming to redefine efficiency and performance in the power catamaran industry. The collaboration introduces the YANMAR 4LV250 engine to Aspen’s C100 which boasts remarkable improvements, achieving 4.1 mpg at 18 […] Read More
SUNSEEKER REVEALS A STUNNING MIDNIGHT GREY MANHATTAN 5
HIGHLIGHTS Sunseeker Manhattan 55 features a new Midnight Grey exterior finish. A harmonious interior color scheme promotes a calming atmosphere on board. Optional Volvo Penta D13-800 or IPS-950 engines, the Manhattan 55 reaches more than 30 knots. Well-equipped bathing platform with an optional electric grill, overhead rain shower and fold-down seat. Comfortable and spacious aft cockpit with a specified third helm station. Large flybridge […] Read More
Five Tips for July Fourth Boating Safety
Updated 7/1/2022 Just like Americans’ hectic Thanksgiving Day holiday travel habits, July 4 is recreational boating’s biggest holiday of the year. The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water predicts crowded launch ramp and marina facilities with significant recreational boat traffic congestion on lakes, rivers and coastal waters. Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator […] Read More
Certificate Of Documentation Changed To 5 Years
SPRINGFIELD, Va., April 14, 2021 — According to a recent news release by BoatUS, of the nation’s nearly 12 million registered recreational boats, those owners who federally document their vessels, or about 165,000 boats, will be spared the hassle of renewing their U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation every year as a result of recent rule […] Read More
2018 Top 10 Boat Names Released
Boat names can reveal a lot about the personality, passion and life experiences of a boat owner. This year, BoatUS decoded the most popular boat names ordered through its online boat graphics and lettering service at BoatUS.com/BoatGraphics, producing a revealing list of the Top 10 Boat Names of 2018. Grace – This name reflects the […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Paddlewheeler ‘Pilot in Training’ Starts Recreational Boat-Towing Business
When recreational boats on the Ohio River break down, need fuel or run aground, on-water assistance is now just a phone call away with the opening of Boat Assist, located at RiverPark Place Marina in Louisville. Captain Gene Foster, who learned the maritime trade aboard local paddlewheelers Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson, opened […] Read More