RAYMARINE Supporting Kayak Anglers
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RAYMARINE Supporting Kayak Anglers

Within the hierarchy of fishing craft, kayaks are extremely economical, easy to transport and store, and afford access to virtually any waters, including those unreachable by bigger boats. These are the primary reasons why kayak […]

Raymarine DockSense for Outboard Propulsion
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Raymarine DockSense for Outboard Propulsion

Boston Whaler, the leading manufacturer of unsinkable family fishing boats and Mercury Marine, the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, are the first to demonstrate the Raymarine DockSense™ assisted docking system on an […]

Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine are Marine Industry’s First to Demonstrate Raymarine DockSense for Outboard Propulsion
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Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine are Marine Industry’s First to Demonstrate Raymarine DockSense for Outboard Propulsion

Today Boston Whaler, the leading manufacturer of unsinkable family fishing boats and Mercury Marine, the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, are the first to demonstrate the Raymarine DockSense™ assisted docking system on […]

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Mercury: What’s at the top of your Bucket List?

How about the ultimate fishing excursion? Whoever dreamed up the “Bucket List” concept should have copyrighted it, then immediately invested in a remarkable fishing destination in southeast Alaska called the Waterfall Resort. Everyone who fishes has […]

Mercury Debuts 5-hp Propane Outboard
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Mercury Debuts 5-hp Propane Outboard

The new Mercury 5hp Propane FourStroke delivers no-hassle portability, reliability and convenience running on alternative clean-burning fuel – whether it’s powering aluminum boats, inflatables or sailboats. With a 7.5 cubic inch (123cc) displacement, the new […]

Mercury Marine Celebrates 80 Years in Business
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Mercury Marine Celebrates 80 Years in Business

Mercury Marine will celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout 2019, reflecting on its strong heritage of innovation and leadership in the marine industry. On January 22, 1939, E. Carl Kiekhaefer purchased a bankrupt engine manufacturing plant […]

Brunswick Invests in AI Marine Technology
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Brunswick Invests in AI Marine Technology

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) two weeks ago confirmed it has completed an investment in Sea Machines Robotics, a leader in the development of autonomous technology and advanced perception systems for the marine industry. Sea Machines […]

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NMMA Launches Boating Safety Series

The National Marine Manufacturers Association has announced the launch of a new boating safety awareness series—boating safety brochures to help educate consumers on important boating safety guidelines. The series is available in print-ready and digital […]

Earl Bentz Back In The Boat Business
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Earl Bentz Back In The Boat Business

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Caymas Boats LLC officials announced last week that the boat manufacturing company will establish operations in Ashland City. Caymas Boats plans […]

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Keeping the Momentum Going on the ICW

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), the 1,100-plus-mile coastal waterway stretching from Norfolk, Virginia, to Miami, Florida, is getting better. Over the last five years more funding to dredge and maintain the waterway for both recreational […]

Garmin Introduces New Marine Accessories
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Garmin Introduces New Marine Accessories

Garmin International, Inc., has announced three new accessories built with the mariner in mind – the Reactor Autopilot Remote, GRID™ 20 Remote Input Device and GC™ 200 Marine IP Camera. These new accessories provide added […]

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inReach Mini 2-Way Satellite Communicator

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the inReach Mini Marine Bundle, a new addition to its popular line of satellite communicators with available two-way messaging, basic navigation and a […]

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IBEX Announces Product Winners of Innovation Awards

The 2018 Innovation Awards, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), were presented at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) during the annual Industry Breakfast on […]

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Can you help the Coast Guard save lives?

Today, the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, launched the U.S. Coast Guard Ready for Rescue Challenge, a $255,000 prize competition […]

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NSBC On-Water Course Recognized as Verified Course

The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) is being recognized for meeting the American National Standard for On-Water Recreational Boating Skills Standard – POWER. The NSBC is the first organization to receive this voluntary third-party verification for an on-water […]