Nautique Boat Company announced the addition of Jeffery Morales, Vice President of Sales. Morales will be responsible for the global Sales team, Customer Care, as well as Nautique’s strategic sales objectives. Morales comes to Nautique after spending much of his career in the marine industry including sales leadership positions at retail marine dealerships before moving […]
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The deep-V hull cuts through chop. Courtesy Sea Ray Boats Visit Sea Ray Build Your Sea Ray Find a Sea Ray Dealer 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 Several years in, it’s safe to say that wakesurfing is one […]
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Malibu Boats, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBUU) has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2023. Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Highlights Compared to Third Quarter Fiscal 2022: Net sales increased 9.0% to $375.1 million Unit volume increased 2.9% to 2,637 units Gross profit increased 1.5% to $98.6 million Net income decreased 2.5% to $53.5 million Adjusted EBITDA decreased 0.6% to $79.3 […]
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Lake Tahoe is one of the most pristine lakes on Earth and has remained that way through hard work and tough laws restricting construction and dumping in the Tahoe watershed. IT ISN’T OFTEN WE COVER FRESHWATER DESTINATIONS in this magazine, but from time to time a fishing experience pings our radar that is worthy of […]
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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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What does it look like when a Tesla engineer reimagines the day boat? We check out the R30 to find out. Day in the Sun Can a Tesla engineer re-imagine the day boat? John Vo When John Vo was 16 years old, he climbed aboard a 33-foot wooden boat with his family in the dead […]
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You don’t have to run out to deep water to catch big lingcod. This brute smashed a jig in some of the shallowest reaches of Alaska’s Prince William Sound. Sam Lungren It looked like they were bass fishing: bow-mounted trolling motor, underhanded pitch casts tight to the shoreline, active retrieves. You could have been excused […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ACTION WATER SPORTS Action Water Sports announced a strategic partnership with the Doug and Maria DeVos family investment business, Continuum Ventures, to invest in Action Water Sports to advance continued growth and continue the legacy of the company. “Action Water Sports has experienced exceptional growth as a lifestyle brand, serving a discerning […]
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Action Water Sports (AWS) announced that Continuum Ventures, the investment business of the Doug and Maria DeVos family, is investing in the company as a strategic partner focused on continuing the growth and legacy of AWS. Jerry Brouwer will continue as an owner of AWS and as its president. “Action Water Sports has experienced exceptional growth […]
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Baker’s Dozen 13 runabouts to make your day The term runabout is somewhat outdated these days, and there are many definitions that have refined its meaning throughout the years. A runabout in the boating world is generally thought of as a small, lightweight boat that doesn’t have a cabin, is trailerable, needs little maintenance, […]
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Vertical bows are all the rage, but are they functional? Bill Prince weighs in with this “plumb” assignment. Flip through an issue of Power & Motoryacht from 2017 and you know what you won’t see? Fast powerboats with plumb bows. But look through these pages or stroll the docks of any major boat show in […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF COBALT Cobalt introduced its all new R35 Sterndrive luxury runabout — the largest model in its R Series — in a special invitation-only event at the Miami International Boat Show in February. Delivering a combination of performance, style, comfort and convenience, the R35 offers a long list of luxury features and more […]
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HARMAN International Industries, a connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced a new partnership with Barletta Boats. Harman Kardon Marine sound systems will be standard on the brand-new 2023 Barletta Reserve. “We’ve seen great success in our previous partnerships with boatbuilders, and we’re delighted to keep that trend going by putting our […]
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Cobalt Boats has announced the introduction of its new R35 Sterndrive luxury runabout. The boat is 35’ 4” LOA and has a 10’ 10” beam. It is powered by either Mercruiser or Volvo twin engines. New options for the R35 are an Auto Deploy Galley, with sink, microwave and electric grill; a Helm Watch display […]
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Malibu Boats, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2022. “We once again delivered a fantastic quarter as our momentum continued with net sales increasing 28.4%, net income rising 17.5%, and Adjusted EBITDA growing 19.7% compared to the prior year. Our performance further solidifies our position as a trailblazer and innovator, […]
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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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Bank on the Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands offer SCUBA diving, sportfishing, sailing, and more. The banks off the Cayman Islands, located in the Western Caribbean and part of the Greater Antilles, are a big draw. There’s the Cayman Bank 12 miles to the west of Grand Cayman, plus Pickle Bank, Lawfords Banks, the 60 Mile […]
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The family owned, multi-store marine dealer The Boat House, has merged with Wisconsin-based Beacon Marine LLC. This merger expands The Boat House’s footprint in Wisconsin, adding several sales, service and storage facilities across Door County, Manitowoc and Milwaukee. “We are thrilled to announce the start of this new chapter for Beacon Marine and the incredible […]
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Stylish looks combined with luxury amenities. Courtesy Cobalt Boats Pull up aboard the Cobalt R33, and onlookers will know you have arrived. With its new side-entry door, you’ll step ashore with ease. While the available Seakeeper stabilizer eliminates one kind of rock and roll, the optional 4,000-watt Harmon Kardon audio system delivers the kind you […]
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