International powerboat racing promoter Powerboat P1 has announced that 345 Racing, a new Cayman Islands team owned by Mario Rankin and Jason Butcher, will be competing in this year’s UIM Class 1 World Championship with Alex Pratt as throttleman alongside driver Miles Jennings. The team will be based in Florida and make its first appearance in […]
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As the Miami International Boat Show opened its doors today, Formula Boats of Decatur, IN, revealed plans to introduce its new 387 in two different platforms: the CCS (Center Console Sport) and CCF (Center Console Fish). Boasting a base length of 38’7″ and 12′ beam, the 387s can be equipped with a choice of Mercury […]
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Pictured: Lake Bomoseen in Vermont was the birthplace of an iconic lure design. The young man powered his boat by the strength of his arms and shoulders, out to the depths of Lake Bomoseen located along the western border of Vermont. On that day in 1824, Julio Buel had no way of knowing that he […]
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Hanse has switched to the French design office, Berret Racoupeau, with their new Hanse 460 and features a particularly clever hull shape Following a generation of Judel/Vrolijk designs, the new Hanse 460 is the first from Berret Racoupeau, which will surprise many as it forces closer comparison with French production yachts such as the Beneteau […]
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The much anticipated Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) kicks off this week, after a cancellation in 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This year’s show will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 16 and run through Feb. 20. Historically, MIBS, the Miami Yacht Show and SuperYacht Miami have attracted over 100,000 visitors from approximately 35 countries, while […]
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The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today the Foundation’s first tribute event of the year will take place in New Orleans on March 11. Honoring the members of the Coast Guard’s Eighth District, the event will return to the […]
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The International Marine Electronics Alliance (IMEA), a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), has launched a scholarship program to encourage and support students interested in a career in marine electronics. IMEA is looking to grow this scholarship program in 2022 with financial help from NMEA members and the worldwide boating community. […]
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Marine Marketers of America (MMA), the exclusive association for those engaged in marine industry marketing activities, today announced recipients of the 2021 Neptune Awards for marine marketing excellence against the backdrop of the Miami International Boat Show. The award program, now in its 14th year, honors creative concepts, campaigns and initiatives from across all sectors […]
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Brunswick Corporation announced it is expanding its partnership with Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, to develop a fully recyclable fiberglass boat that integrates Arkema’s Elium liquid thermoplastic resin on all the vessel’s composite parts, core, and adhesives. The project is part of Brunswick’s enterprise-wide sustainability program and is expected to allow for hull and […]
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The Limestone Boat Company – owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone Boats and Boca Bay Boats – recently announced additional production unit achievements at its Tennessee-based boat manufacturing facility. “Having now built a foundation for success in our Tennessee manufacturing operations and support teams, 2022 is shaping up to be a transformative year for […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, last week announced a record $1.5 billion in annual funding through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program to support state and local outdoor recreational opportunities, and wildlife and habitat conservation efforts. The announcement includes historic levels of funding […]
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Going Electric Yamaha’s Harmo e-outboard debuts in the United States, and boatbuilders are testing the technology. Yamaha has never been a company to rush anything into production, and its first electric outboard, Harmo (short for harmony), is a prime example. The first iteration of this propulsion system was unveiled in Europe in 2016, and its […]
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As hullside windows increase in size and abundance, the only place they are still anathema is on sportfishermen. There’s been an explosion in the popularity of hullside windows in modern production boats over the past decade or so. As a result, they have infiltrated every segment of the yachting industry but one: American sportfishing convertibles. […]
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Countdown to Miami Boat Show 2022: Vanquish VQ52 Countdown to Miami Boat Show 2022: Leopard 46PC Countdown to Miami Boat Show 2022: Regal 38 Fly Princess X95 yacht tour: Inside this game-changing Superfly design Arcadia Sherpa XL yacht tour: Unlike any other 24m boat on the market Sunseeker Superhawk 55: More details emerge of revived […]
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This Dutch yard’s aluminium craft look sensational, but how does the Vanquish VQ48 perform? Countdown to Miami Boat Show 2022: Leopard 46PC Countdown to Miami Boat Show 2022: Regal 38 Fly Countdown to Miami Boat Show 2022: Azimut 68 Fly Princess X95 yacht tour: Inside this game-changing Superfly design Arcadia Sherpa XL yacht tour: Unlike […]
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A wholesale update of the 39PC, the new Leopard 43PC proves itself as one of the best small power catamarans Countdown to Miami Boat Show 2022: Regal 38 Fly Countdown to Miami Boat Show 2022: Azimut 68 Fly Bladerunner BR45 GTO first look: 1,800hp speedster should crack 70 knots Princess X95 yacht tour: Inside this […]
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Countdown to Miami Boat Show 2022: Azimut 68 Fly Bladerunner BR45 GTO first look: 1,800hp speedster should crack 70 knots Zar 130 Imagine first look: 60-knot flagship RIB makes a real statement Princess X95 yacht tour: Inside this game-changing Superfly design Arcadia Sherpa XL yacht tour: Unlike any other 24m boat on the market Sunseeker […]
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The 2016 Boot Dusseldorf Boat Show throws open its doors this weekend, with the new Azimut 66 flybridge hoping to Bladerunner BR45 GTO first look: 1,800hp speedster should crack 70 knots Zar 130 Imagine first look: 60-knot flagship RIB makes a real statement BoatLife Live: 6 of the best boats heading to the brand new […]
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Rachael Sprot talks through her top hints and tips on handling large yachts, which are becoming more popular in both private ownership and the charter market If there’s one trend that’s true across all areas of sailing, it’s that large yachts are becoming more common. Advances in technology have made ever-larger yachts more affordable while […]
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“Stained glass is a powerful medium,” says Bruce Hippel. “It transmits light, and light’s always changing, so the art is always changing.” Put that way, stained glass seems like the perfect medium for nautical art since the sea, and the creatures within it, are also in constant flux. Hippel has been using glass as his […]
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