Naturally Indiana
Think Indiana is all cornfields and flatlands? Well, it’s got water, too. Lots of it. In fact, the Hoosier State is surrounded by water on all four sides: Lake Michigan with its magnificent sand dunes in the northwest, the Ohio River edging parts of the east as well as the entire southern border, and […] Read More
Cummins QSC8.3
The Cummins QSC8.3 marine engine is now Tier 3 certified, and will be available for order in August 2013. As U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 3 marine regulations come into effect in January 2014, boat builders will be able to deliver the latest clean-diesel technology with no additional engineering. The new certification is […] Read More
Harmful Algal Blooms Found in More Kentucky Lakes
Harmful algal blooms have been found in more Kentucky lakes, adding to the state’s previously documented problems with too much blue-green algae. First, Taylorsville Lake received a warning — the first such alert ever for a Kentucky lake. Now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Kentucky Division of Water are warning […] Read More
Life in the Fast Lane
Growing up in Indiana, Ron Harrison was a self-proclaimed water rat, and once he shared the passion with his own children, it created a sizable wake. He started with ski boats, taking the family knee-boarding and tubing on small lakes near home, all the while dreaming of stepping up to a larger boat. Once […] Read More
Boat Buying/Selling Tips, Part 3
You might find this hard to believe, but our experience over the years has shown that yacht buyers sometimes think vessels for sale are code for “free boat rides!” If you have your boat listed with a broker who’s offering an hour or an afternoon on the water on your boat without a signed […] Read More
Review: Rinker Captiva 186 Fish & Ski OB
With the successful 2012 launch of the first Rinker outboards in more than 20 years came a wave of requests for a fishing package. In response, the company has introduced the Captiva 186 Fish & Ski to satisfy the needs of family boaters who want the comfort and performance of a bowrider while providing […] Read More
Review: Formula 350 CBR
You’ll find the new 350 CBR under the “Bowrider” heading on the Formula website, but don’t be fooled. Yes, this sporty vessel has an open bow provided with seating — long, deep, tri-tone lounges that convert to a Maharaja-size sun pad — but that’s about where any similarities end. Shall we count […] Read More
Island Time, Heartland Style
It was a rare trifecta. We had an invite to visit one of our favorite Ohio vacation destinations on a prime summer weekend, a Sea Ray deckboat at our disposal and our timing to visit Kelleys Island would coincide with Homecoming Weekend, one of the most popular annual events on the 3,000-acre Lake Erie […] Read More