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Lund Boats Factory Expanding

Boat manufacturer Lund Boat Co. began an expansion project in October at its New York Mills, Minn., site that will include a new factory and a loading dock. The nearly $5 million project is being […]

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Ethanol Hearings

The blending of ethanol into the nation’s gasoline supply was the topic of a hearing held today by the EPA to discuss the 2014 Standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. Last month, EPA […]

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ECO Fuel-Saving Propeller

Addressing the related topics of increasing fuel costs and environmental stewardship, Mercury Marine is pleased to introduce the new Enertia ECO propeller today at IBEX in Louisville, Ky. The Mercury Enertia ECO was specifically designed […]

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NightRunner Thermal Imaging System

Iris Corporation has launched its new NightRunner® Dual Payload Thermal Imaging/Daylight Color Camera, bringing enhanced safety and enjoyment to a wide variety of boats – and boaters. This product made its worldwide debut today at […]

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Lowrance teams with MotorGuide

Lowrance has partnered with MotorGuide, a fishing brand with more than 50 years of experience designing and manufacturing electric trolling motors, to create PinPointConnect. This new interface integrates the Lowrance HDS Gen2 and Gen2 Touch […]

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Protect Propeller Blades

Propeller blades are the most important component of an outboard or sterndrive propulsion system. That’s why Davis Instruments’ Prop Sox are an important accessory to help protect propeller blades when the boat is not in […]

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New Rainwear for Kids and Youths

The same lightweight, breathable rainwear worn by Bering Sea crabbers braving mountainous waves, freezing spray and pitching decks is now available for boys and girls ages 2 to 16 – even if all they need […]

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Emergency Beacons Save Lives

Emergency Beacon and Flotation Devices Save Two off Miami Beach”* read the headline of a recent press release sent in October by the U.S. Coast Guard. It continued, “A personal locator beacon (PLB), life jacket […]

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New Marine Classifieds Site In U.S

The U.K.-based Friday Media Group is launching BoatsandOutboards.com in the United States in light of success with BoatShop24.com in the United Kingdom. With more than 10 million visits in 2012 and more than 400,000 monthly […]

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Torqeedo: 80-Horse Electric Deep Blue

The leader in electric propulsion, Torqeedo, has designated Boynton Beach, Florida’s EPowerMarine as an aftermarket installer for Deep Blue, the company’s award-winning, 80 hp electric outboard system. The concept behind this is to provide options […]

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Made- in- America Boats

When the recession hit, the boating industry took a huge dive, as consumers cut back on big-ticket luxury items and financing opportunities dried up. But now that the economy is on the path to recovery, […]

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Cast And Blast

While the majority of my time in the fall is spent in the woods chasing whitetails, I was able to squeeze out a “cast and blast” trip on Lake Champlain recently. The plan was to […]

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New Triton 21 TRX

As the sun rises on the first morning of a tournament, anglers bolt to their favorite spot, looking to cash in on the early morning top-water bite. Many of those anglers won’t be the first […]

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Easy Care for Boat Zippers

Boat owners tend to only notice snaps and zippers when they stop working properly. To help prevent these mechanical items from becoming stiff and hard to use, owners can turn to Shurhold’s Snap Stick and […]

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E-LOCK®/Swivel Combo

The E-LOCK®/Swivel Combo by DuraSafe combines two keyed-alike locks to provide ultimate protection of bracket mounted electronics that utilize a RAM® Mount. When marine electronics are mounted to a RAM® Mount System, locks are needed […]

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Ultracoat Prop from Turning Point

Vulnerable to dings, nicks, scratches and chips, a propeller is one of the more abused parts of a boat. That’s why it’s important to choose one built for rugged use. Turning Point Propellers manufactures aluminum […]

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Ranger Boats To Debut

Anglers and boaters attending the Forrest Wood Cup can be among the first to see Ranger Boats’ expansive lineup of 2014 models as the legendary boat brand brings several new designs and a host of […]

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Hobie Cat Mirage Sport

There is the old adage that “you can’t be everything to everyone,” but the new Hobie Mirage® Sport kayak comes as close as possible to a boat that really does work for all audiences. Those […]

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Tohatsu America 4-Strokes

Tohatsu America Corp. will begin offering through its dealer network 4-stroke engines from 60 to 250 hp in January. The eight new outboards — 60-, 75-, 90-, 115-, 150-, 200-, 225- and 250-hp models — […]

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New Polar Kraft Models

Responding to a significant recent spike in consumer and dealer demand for aluminum center consoles and tiller-operated boats, Polar Kraft, a division of the Nautic Global Group, introduced a new model in each category. The […]

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Torqeedo 40-hp Electric Outboard

The first installation of Torqeedo’s Deep Blue 40-hp electric outboard motor was completed on a newly redesigned Calypso Classic skiff. The Calypso Classic hull, built and used in the Caribbean for generations, is now paired […]

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Ram Smartphone Holder

If you are looking for a compact mount for your smartphone or tablet without that cookie cutter shape, you’ve found it. The RAM X-Grip™ has a clean and clever four leg design that sports great […]

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Best Boat Soaps

Sticking to a regular boat bath regimen has multiple benefits. It not only keeps a boat looking good, but it also helps protect it from unnecessary, accelerated wear and tear. When left to bake in […]

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Boston Whaler New 345 Conquest

Introducing the inspiring new boat to launch your next chapter: the Boston Whaler 345 Conquest. Rugged, professional-grade design meets purposeful amenities in a layout geared for the way you use onboard space. With the new […]

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Polar Kraft Outlander 186 CC

Responding to a growing demand for aluminum center consoles, Polar Kraft has introduced the newest member of its Outlander series, the 186 CC. With a full 92-inch beam allowing plenty of room to move around […]

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Fire Safety Afloat Tips

Fires are among the more dangerous, yet preventable, accidents that can occur onboard a boat. For that reason, the nonprofit Sea Tow Foundation, in conjunction with Sea Tow Services International – the nation’s leading marine […]

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Ethanol Opposition Gains Ally

It’s a welcome surprise that the latest attack on the Renewable Fuels Standard mandate was recently launched by the head of Valero Energy Corp, which is the nation’s third largest corn-ethanol producer. Valero CEO Bill […]

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Lowrance Debuts SpotlightScan Sonar for Trolling Motors

Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 and GPS navigational systems since 1992 – announced today the new SpotlightScanTM Sonar trolling-motor transducer. Introducing a new level of angler-controlled, surround-scanning underwater views, the new […]

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Waterway Bill Could Benefit Boaters

A bill that the US House of Representatives just passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013, has Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) seeing […]

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New Sharpener for Anglers and Boaters

The new Chef’sChoice® Marine Sharpening Station™ Model 710 by EdgeCraft Corporation is specifically engineered for the fishing and marine enthusiast and the ultimate accessory for dedicated anglers! This revolutionary and versatile Marine Sharpening Station™ features […]

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Personal Locator Products

McMurdo, a business of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris- FR001050105 – ALORO) will exhibit its range of EPIRBs, PLBs and SARTs, featuring the Smartfind S20 Personal AIS MOB, at the 2013 Fort Lauderdale International […]