A new generation of biofuel that is cleaner, greener, better for your engine and less prone to microbial growth than conventional fossil diesel sounds too good to be true but the facts about HVO beg to differ… Biodiesel does not currently enjoy a good reputation among the boating community. Stories of blocked filters, diesel bug […]
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Yamaha Marine U.S. Business Unit will soon begin to use plant-derived cellulose nanofiber (CNF) reinforced resin in the production of specific watercraft parts. The CNF reinforced resin, developed through a collaborative agreement between Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. in Japan (“Yamaha Motor”) and Nippon Paper Industries Corporation, Ltd., represents what appears to be one of the […]
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Freshly-cast propellers cool off before moving on to the next steps. Charles Plueddeman Polished to a mirror finish and carefully engraved, a gleaming stainless steel propeller is like a piece of lovely jewelry for your boat. When exposed, the blades can dazzle other boaters like Harry Winston facets. The Investment Casting Process Goes Modern The […]
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Modern center console fishing boats are loaded with power. Pictured, a total of 1,700 horsepower on this offshore runner. Chris Woodward Remember the good old days when a pair of 250-horsepower outboards seemed potent? That’s ancient history, because today everyone wants more power. Our mate gaffs one last mahi before we pull in the […]
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