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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Worth the wait. by Ken Kreisler After time well spent analyzing owner input and industry trends, and bringing Stephen Matthews of Ocean Designs LLC onboard, Mag Bay introduces its 43CC, the company’s largest center console to date. Photos Courtesy of Mag Bay “Reed Yacht Sales is very proud to represent Mag Bay Yachts here in […]
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Dockmate announced it has hired Bill Karmis as national sales manager to better service its customers throughout the United States. In his new role, Karmis is tasked with directing the Dockmate team of inside and outside sales representatives across the United States, as well as growing and supporting Dockmate’s dealer network. With a diverse background […]
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Though TNT Marine Center customers officially were informed this week that the Miami facility has been sold to ACME Marinas, clients of TNT Custom Marine can breathe a sigh of relief. The longstanding, legendary South Florida powerboat service, rigging, brokerage and storage business founded by Mike Thomas and John Tomlinson is very much alive. Though […]
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Taking the plunge and purchasing a boat for the first time can be an exciting and rewarding experience, and there’s no better time to do this than in the heart of boat show season. However, it’s essential to take the time to research and choose the right boat for your lifestyle needs and budget. Below […]
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Among the many recent trends that have become mainstays in the world of boating, synthetic decking is certainly one of the most popular. With a variety of manufacturers and installers available to transform the decks of their vessels, many boat owners are turning to foam padding to enhance their experiences on the water. But what […]
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Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) has announced its unaudited results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. Marine Products is a manufacturer of fiberglass boats under the brand names of Chaparral and Robalo. Chaparral’s sterndrive models include SSi and SSX, along with the Chaparral Surf Series. Chaparral’s outboard offerings include OSX Luxury Sportboats […]
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505 605 PHOTOS COURTESY OF HMY YACHT SALES INC Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing and HMY Yacht Sales, Inc. have partnered to launch the new outboard express cruising model line ECLIPSE, starting with the 505 and 605 models. Featuring an all-new concept, design and engineering, the models combine Michael Peters’ renowned design skills with Silver Arrows’ […]
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The boat dealer is motivated to find a financing plan that works for you, but its options might be limited. Tim Bower So, you’re going to do it: Take the plunge and buy the new boat of your dreams. You’ve cruised boat shows, visited dealerships and scoured the internet to find the perfect rig for […]
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With four major events currently running—boot Düsseldorf in Germany, the Detroit Boat Show, the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show and the Toronto Boat Show—show season is officially underway, so the timing of Mercury Marine’s latest extended warranty program for new outboard engines from 2.5 to 400 hp makes perfect sense. The program, which can translate […]
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As the unofficial lead-off event to boat show season, the seven-day Detroit Boat Show reached its halfway point when it reopened yesterday. The show’s organizers divide the event in Huntington Place, (formerly Cobo Center) into January 14-16 and 19-22 segments, which translates to seven days of meeting greeting and selling for the likes of Michael […]
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Seakeeper Ride, a Vessel Attitude Control System (VACS) that can eliminate up to 70% of underway pitch and roll on boats greater than 19 feet, is now available on models from two additional brands: Jupiter Marine and Dynamic Boats. “Every few years, there is a new product brought to market that is a true game […]
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Unveiled less than three months ago at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the restyled Fountain Powerboats 38SCX center console will take center stage for the Washington, N.C., company at the upcoming Miami International Boat Show. Visitors to the February 15-19 event will be able to catch the outboard-engine-powered 38-footer either in Fountain’s Miami Convention […]
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Charged with revitalizing the famed Donzi Marine brand of sportboats and center consoles, marine industry veteran Craig Barrie and his team plan to have the Washington, N.C., company release five new models—including a smaller, outboard-engine-powered version of the famed 38 ZRC—in the next two years. That’s a lofty target, for sure, but with the upcoming […]
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Perhaps best-known in the performance-boating community as a collector of fine Skater Powerboats catamarans—and he still owns two as well as one MTI cat—Ron Szolack also has owned slew of center consoles from Cigarette Racing Team. Not only does Szolack, who spend summers in Michigan and winters in South Florida, currently own a 2018 model-year […]
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Although Kathy Latham was as spirited as ever while working at her hometown event—the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show—at the end October, the remarkable woman behind Latham Marine was in the midst of an intense three-year battle with multiple myeloma, a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell in the bone marrow […]
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Fans of Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats will not lack for options when it comes to checking out their favorite brand during the Miami International Boat Show set for February 14-19. The Fort Myers, Fla.-headquartered company is bringing five center consoles to this year’s South Florida happening, and will have them in three different locations. Nor-Tech will […]
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The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced the newly elected board members and officers who will serve a three-year term that began with the new year. The following individuals have volunteered their time to serve as board members and on various committees within the organization. New to their posts are Brian Kane from GOST-Chairperson, […]
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The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced a new data-driven partnership with J.D. Power – Specialty Vehicles. This collaboration between J.D. Power and the MRAA will report quarterly market insights and analysis, which may include data such as average retail value by boat type and model year, most researched brands, top researched […]
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With South Florida as its home turf, Cigarette Racing Team always dresses its Miami International Boat Show exhibit to impress—and this year will be no exception. The Opa-Locka-based, custom high-performance powerboat company will showcase a 515 sportboat and two center consoles—a 42 Auroris and a 42 Nighthawk—in the Miami Convention Center during the February 14-19 […]
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