E15 Labels Highlight Potential Dangers
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has started distributing E15 warning labels to NMMA member boat manufacturers to place on their vessels in hopes of alerting owners to the potential dangers of fuel with a high volume of ethanol. The labels will help educate boaters that E15 should not be used in their boat. […] Read More
Reduction of Lock Service on Heartland Waterways Continues
HeartLand Boating first outlined the reduction of lock service on the Ouachita River in our June issue (see “Locks in Danger” in Waterlines). Now, the Waterways Council Inc., the national public policy organization that advocates for a properly funded and well-maintained system of inland waterways, has reported that the Corps of Engineers has implemented […] Read More
Seasoned to Perfection
Fall wraps the Heartland in a brilliant coat of jewel-toned colors as crisp days and cool nights provide an idyllic cruising experience that welcomes boaters with pleasant seasonal amenities — less crowds, mild temperatures, rate discounts. Whether you enjoy the timeless sites of history, the excitement of cityscapes or the solitude of natural sanctuaries, wonderful […] Read More
Hacker-Craft Looks Back to the Future
Legendary boat builder John Ludwig Hacker might be surprised that his designs live on in newly crafted vessels in high demand. Forming the company in Detroit in 1908, Hacker enjoyed great success through the 1920s, being well known for the speed and level ride of his runabouts. He also raced his own boat, the […] Read More
Review: Hinckley T34
If there’s one model that focused the world’s attention on the beautiful lines of a classic Downeast-style craft, it was the first Hinckley Picnic Boat. That jet-powered day cruiser from a reputable yard in Maine showcased the loveliest lines this side of Southwest Harbor. Its drop-dead gorgeous looks and top-notch fit and finish drew […] Read More
Coast Guard Considers Paddleboards "Boats"
Recently, a paddler aboard a standup paddleboard (SUP) was directed to leave Iowa’s Lake McBride by a state marine officer saying that a boat registration was required. Which leads to the question: Are paddleboards boats? Surprising to many boaters, the Coast Guard’s Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety in Washington says they […] Read More
A Journey Back In Time
My husband, Cliff, and I have always loved riverboats, to the extent that we tear up every time we see the end of the movie “Showboat.” How can we not?! As the song “Old Man River” is being sung in the background, Ava Gardner is tearing up as she sees the Showboat slowly leaving […] Read More
Hog Heaven
Pssst, listen up. I have a dirty little secret to tell: I love personal watercraft. That’s right, I said it. I’m crazy about those fast, flashy, impossible to ignore buzz bombs that drive some other boaters nuts. Sorry. My first ride was on a standup Kawasaki in the Lake of the Ozarks […] Read More