The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the dates for its annual Standards Week, Jan. 7-11, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. Standards Week is a gathering for the marine industry and Project Technical Committees (PTCs), with daily meetings scheduled to discuss updates to Supplement 64 of the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, […]
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A 56-year-old, refitted Huckins Linwood yacht becomes groom-to-be, Shane Scott’s marriage counselor. Photos by Robert Holland and Keith Johnson Love and Boating A 56-year-old, refitted Huckins Linwood yacht becomes groom-to-be, Shane Scott’s marriage counselor. By the time you’re reading this, we’re smack dab in the middle of April and you’re likely sitting at your work […]
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The semi-custom JET11 from Argos Nautic moves with the speed and grace of a cheetah. Perfect for use as a luxurious tender serving 50′-70′ yachts, the 10′ 9″ RIB also makes the ideal multipurpose, five-passenger play boat, mirroring the cat’s acceleration and agility for unbridled exhilaration. And with the 2023 model, the bespoke builder will […]
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The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of boats, kicked off its annual Standards Week, January 9-13, 2023, in New Orleans, LA. Participants at Standards Week will be part of the standards that are being revised or newly considered for development. […]
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The SVX 230 IO serves up an agile, stable and responsive ride. Bill Doster Overview Boatbuilders have long attempted to blend the size and space of a deck boat with the look and style of an open-bow runabout, but results are often mixed. Starcraft’s SVX 230 IO pulls off the challenge with aplomb. Hullsides carry […]
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The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of boats, has registration open for its annual Standards Week, January 9-13, 2023, in New Orleans. Standards Week is dedicated to daily Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings to discuss updates to Supplement 63 for Standards and […]
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The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the agenda and opened registration for its SUR/TECH virtual conference, Feb. 7-8, 2023, offering continuing education for marine surveyors, technicians and other marine industry professionals. Attendees can choose one day based on topics of interest, or attend both days and earn up to 10 continuing education credits (CEUs). “We […]
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Transport Canada has approved a policy accepting American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) electrical standards for electric and hybrid vessel compliance in Canada. This new Tier I Policy allows the marine industry to use alternative industry standards where no requirements currently exist within Canada’s regulatory framework. The policy went into effect on Oct 25, 2022. This policy […]
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The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of boats, has opened registration for its annual Standards Week, January 9-13, 2023, in New Orleans, La. Standards Week is dedicated to daily Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings to discuss updates to Supplement 63 […]
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ABYC has published its 62nd supplement to Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. The annual publication provides the marine industry with the latest updates to the boat building and repair standards used for over 90% of the boats constructed in the United States. On August 17, ABYC will be hosting a free webinar to provide an […]
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