The Beneteau NC 37 powered by Volvo Penta’s parallel hybrid diesel-electric system at the Volvo Penta test site, Krossholmen, Sweden. Courtesy Volvo Penta Krossholmen, Sweden, June 5, 2023 Electric marine propulsion is not the future of recreational boating. However, electrification aboard boats can provide a more sustainable boating experience, and also a boating experience that’s […]
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Your Dad might say he doesn’t want anything this Father’s Day, but odds are that’s not true. Anglers tend to be gearheads, and love the latest gadgets—especially if they will help them catch more fish. Salt Water Sportsman compiled the latest and greatest so you can skip the tie and get Dad something he’ll actually […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF SURESHADE Lippert Components has introduced its latest addition to its product lineup of automatic and manual telescoping shade systems, now offering the new SureShade Battery Powered Bimini for pontoon boats. The new system is easy to install, mounts to most pontoon rail profiles, and features a sealed receiver that mounts to the […]
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Unplug—For Good! Who needs wires snaking all over the place to keep your phone juiced?Declutter with a simple wireless charger. They used to say a dog was a man’s best friend—but not any longer: For many people, the best friend is a cellphone. Cellphones don’t eat, they don’t need walking, they don’t need to see […]
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Bioenno Power Lithium Trolling Motor Batteries Bioenno Power Lithium Trolling Motor Batteries (36V 50ah in picture) Built for the modern-day angler, the Bioenno Power Lithium Trolling Motor Batteries offer state of the art design and substantial weight savings that are engineered to harness peak performance from your boat and accessories. Nearly a quarter the weight […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF TRAVERSE CONNECT A new first-of-its-kind program in the U.S. that helps advance sustainable maritime travel will put Michigan at the forefront of the electric boating revolution. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge, which establishes a grant program that offers companies assistance to support the decarbonization and electrification of […]
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The Avator 7.5e is equivalent to about 3.5 hp. More powerful Avator 20e and 35e models will soon follow. Courtesy Mercury Marine Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Mercury Marine has been teasing its Avator electric outboard for more than […]
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Exploring Europe’s Arctic margins by windsurfer is an extraordinary challenge for Jono Dunnett. Tom Cunliffe introduces this stunning book extract Most of my deepwater sailing I’ve done in conventional yachts or classics. Board sailing and windsurfers, although I tried my hand years back and enjoyed it, are a world of mystery, so when Jono Dunnett’s […]
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The best kayak bilge pumps are quick and easy to use, so you can purge water from your kayak or canoe after breeching wave or a rescue… For anyone doing any sort of serious paddling in a sit-inside kayak – from going out for a few hours or the whole day along rivers and around […]
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While the humble bowrider has undoubtedly grown in both amenities and size over the years, there has never been a better time to find an affordable, safe, and value-oriented runabout boat… It is a bit of a misnomer to classify bowriders as ‘entry-level,’ as these runabouts often feature amenities that some premium offerings lacked 30 […]
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While the humble bowrider has undoubtedly grown in both amenities and size over the years, there has never been a better time to find an affordable, safe, and value-oriented runabout boat… It is a bit of a misnomer to classify bowriders as ‘entry-level,’ as these runabouts often feature amenities that some premium offerings lacked 30 […]
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The Eelex 8000 quickly jumps onto plane. Courtesy X Shore Boats Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Overview The X Shore Eelex 8000 proves there’s another application for the old saying about children—you know, where it’s better to be seen […]
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With twin 400 hp Mercury Verado outboards the Continental NX exceeds 65 mph. Courtesy Crest Marine The Continental NX is Crest’s most luxurious line of pontoon boats, and it shows in the level of fit-and-finish. Crest offers three floor plans in the Continental family: a portside captain’s chair with opposing sofas in the stern, a […]
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Candela takes the fight to Axopar with new walkaround version of its foiling electric sportsboat, the Candela C-8 CC Electric boat specialist Candela is launching a centre console version of its innovative foiling sportsboat the Candela C-8 CC. Featuring an open bow with walkaround decks in place of the original Candela C-8’s cuddy cabin and […]
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A new all-electric surface drive system called the eD-QDrive 1 could deliver unparalleled speed, range and ease of installation… Electric surface drives promise class-leading speed and efficiency Until now only a handful of specialist yards have attempted to build electric boats. The difficulty of trying to source the right components, package them into a suitable […]
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The boat accessory market is loaded with a wide range of products, which can make it difficult to sort through the gimmicks and find exactly what you need to outfit your boat. If you’re like most of us, you just want products that will improve your experience on the water and help you catch more […]
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We take a look at some of the best new boat accessories that will be making its way to a shop near you in 2023 When it comes to picking the best boat accessories of any year, the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) is the place to be, where many brands launch their latest gadgets […]
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Ingenity Electric, an innovative electric boat company under the Correct Craft family of brands, will provide and install all-electric drivetrains in new Hacker-Craft Boats. The first Ingenity-powered boat, the Hacker-Craft 27-foot Special Sport, was introduced at the 2022 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. The boat is powered by Ingenity’s integrated drive package with 126kWh of […]
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Pickwick Landing State Park to host first annual Minn Kota and Humminbird Owners Tournament on historic Pickwick Lake. RACINE, Wis. (Feb 6, 2023) –– The Minn Kota and Humminbird brands have been trusted by anglers forever, and now it’s time to gather those anglers for a big bass shootout on the historic Pickwick Lake. The first […]
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Recent fires are making some boat owners wonder if replacing their batteries with lithiums is worth the risk. Recent fires are making some boat owners wonder if replacing their batteries with lithiums is worth the risk. On September 15, 2022, an unoccupied Tesla caught fire while parked at a Chinese restaurant about a mile and […]
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