The Narrows Marina at Barren River Lake Closes
The Narrows Marina at the Narrows Recreation Area, Barren River Lake – US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Ky., will be closed December 31, 2012. After this date, there will be no public marina facilities available at this location until further notice. All boats currently docked at this facility must be removed on or before […] Read More
Window Closing For Low-Water Action on Mississippi River
According to The Waterways Journal Weekly, sister publication of HeartLand Boating, the window for action to halt the shutdown of all traffic on the mid-Mississippi River by December 10 is growing smaller. River industries and their allies have stepped up their efforts to get the President to act immediately and force the Corps of […] Read More
Trawlers Midwest Introduces Eco-Trawler
Trawlers Midwest of Manitowoc, Wis., a leading broker of trawlers and motor yachts in the U.S. and Canada, has announced that it is building a new 33-foot aluminum vessel called the Eco-Trawler. Trawlers Midwest will be the sole dealer for the boat, which is designed to provide more efficiency, less draft, easy maintenance and more fun on […] Read More
Merco Marine Donates Dock in West Virginia
Merco Marine donated $5,000 to the City of Wheeling, West Virginia Safety Force Dock Project. The donation helped spearhead the construction of a brand-new floating dock system to be used by Wheeling City Police, EMS and Fire Department. The new dock is located on Wheeling Island on the back channel of the Ohio River […] Read More
Review: Sweetwater 2086 BF
So, you’re in the market for a new boat, huh? You enjoy heading out in the morning or after work to wet a line and maybe haul in a few fish for the family dinner table. But, more often than not, you’ll be bringing along your kids. And their friends. And a few more […] Read More
Review: Four Winns S215
Four Winns celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and in the course of five decades, the Michigan-based manufacturer has become one of the most familiar names in boating. While the company has amassed a loyal following with its line of mid-sized express cruisers, many of us think of Four Winns as a go-to brand […] Read More
Paddle Sport Trends
Is there any place on Earth today where we can “disconnect” and not feel guilty? Well, yes, there is. Welcome to the world of paddle sports, where a boater can still escape from cell phones, radios and display screens. More and more water lovers are discovering the “silent pursuits” of kayaking, canoeing […] Read More
Review: Cruisers 41 Cantius
When Cruisers Yachts launched its 48 Cantius in 2011, the boat broke new ground for the Midwest builder. It was the company’s first model to combine the climate-controlled comfort of a sedan bridge with the sporty handling of an express cruiser. The hybrid drew great reviews and happy new owners. Now, on the heels […] Read More