The Case Against E15
Over the past decade, Americans have gotten used to filling up their cars, their trucks and, increasingly, their boats, with gasoline that is “blended” with ethanol. In 2005, Congress authorized a Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that required greater amounts of biofuels be used in generating the nation’s fuel supply. Two years later, the mandate was […] Read More
Bryant Boats Adds 19 New Dealers in 2014
Longtime luxury runabout builder Bryant Boats of Sweetwater, Tenn., has added new dealers in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, eastern and western Canada, Tennessee, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Maine, Oklahoma, New Jersey and Michigan during the 2014 calendar year. “Though the sterndrive segment is struggling, we are seeing a warm reception to the innovative product […] Read More
First Larson-Built Gekko Boat Rolls Out
Today marks the first Larson Boat Group (LBG) built Gekko Sports Revo 6.7 boat to roll out off its dedicated production line ready for delivery. Back on July 16, Larson Boat Group of Little Falls, Minn., and Gekko Sports of Shakopee, Minn., announced a partnership in which LBG would build Gekko’s four towboat models. […] Read More
Chaparral and Robalo Boats Win “Best in Show” at 2014 MDCE
Chaparral and Robalo Boats of Nashville, Ga., were named “Best in Show” at the 2014 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in the Large Display category. The award was presented at MDCE during the annual Awards Breakfast at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on November 19, 2014. The MDCE “Best in Show” […] Read More
HeartLand Boating Holiday Gift Guide
This year’s guide features a selection of would-be presents designed to make holiday gifting perfect for every boater on your list. Gifts for Him World Wide Sportsman Freecast Shirts from Bass Pro wear well using an ultra-comfortable, stretchy blend of cool cotton and polyester that moves with you whether […] Read More
Boating Industry announces 2014 Top 100 Dealers
Boating Industry announced its 10th annual list of Top 100 dealers at a black tie gala in Orlando in November. “For a decade, Boating Industry has recognized the best boat dealers in North America as the Top 100,” said Boating Industry Editor-In-Chief Jonathan Sweet. “These dealers are truly the elite of the marine […] Read More
31st Street Marina Adds Floating Pool, Platform
Chicago’s new boat harbor, 31st Street Marina, has added a floating swimming pool and platform designed specifically with winter in mind. When filled, the pool sits flush with the deck of the platform. However, in the winter, when the water is drained from the pool, the insert is able to free float at its natural […] Read More
Mercury Promotes Boating and Fishing for Kids
Mercury Marine has partnered with Bill Dance, host of Bill Dance Outdoors, and Fox Sports Outdoors host Barry Stokes to create videos that promote the value of getting kids to experience life on the water. “I’ve never seen a child who didn’t like to fish, and I’ve never seen one that didn’t enjoy […] Read More