Mackinac Island Ferry Company Joins Green Marine

PHOTO COURTESY OF MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY COMPANY After an announcement earlier this year that it will convert one of its passenger ferries from diesel to electric, the Mackinac Island Ferry Company has furthered its sustainability efforts through joining Green Marine, an environmental certification program that encourages maritime enterprises to take action in protecting the environment. […]

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Living Up To Their Name In Cocoa Beach

When the green flag flew for the final race of the day at Thunder on Cocoa Beach in Cocoa Beach, Fla., at a little before 4 p.m., the 11 outboard-powered catamarans in the Super Stock class looked to be attached at the deck. The 11 boats in the Super Stock class lived up to its […]

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New Boat: Hylas M47

Hylas M47 The builder exchanges inboard power for a pair of diesel outboards that return sprightly performance and greater range. Longtime sailboat manufacturer Hylas Yachts made its first foray into powerboats with the M44 in 2018. With that boat, the builder utilized the classic, Down East workboat lines of the New Zealand-designed Corsair 44 and […]

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Michigan Announces Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge to Advance Sustainable Maritime Mobility

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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Sponsored Content: Boating Industry Growth Projections

Content provided by United States Warranty Corporation Top of mind as many gear-up for summer on the water are emerging trends business owners should be educating the consumer. As with any industry, the boating industry is fiercely competitive. Fishing, Fuel and Family are top drivers in 2023. Let us take a deeper dive.   Although […]

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Weldcraft 240 Ocean King

Part the seas. by Alan Wendt When you predominantly boat in choppy water, you either have strong sea legs or a boat that can take the pounding and keep the crew comfortable. Photos Courtesy of Weldcraft Weldcraft’s 240 Ocean King parts the seas better than Moses thanks to Weldcraft’s reverse chine design with an extreme […]

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Featured Boat: 2023 Nor-Tech 450 Sport Center Console

Offered through Performance Boat Center in Osage Beach, Mo., this 2023 Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats 450 Sport center console is powered by quad Mercury Racing 450R outboard engines. Hardware includes a diesel generator, a power anchor windlass, bow and stern thrusters and a telescoping ladder for reboarding from the water. The fiery 45-footer is loaded with […]

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ANNOUNCING THE NORTHCOAST 415HT- SPORTFISHING PILOTHOUSE

Bristol, RI — April 26, 2023 Proud New England lines, smart design, and always purposeful. We are very excited to announce our new Flagship NorthCoast 415HT. Hull number one will launch this Fall and will be the largest NorthCoast to date measuring 41’ with a 12’11” beam. Total length is 46’1” if you include the bracket and engines. […]

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MIASF hosts 26th annual Plywood Regatta

The 26th Annual Plywood Regatta organized by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) took place at the Dania Beach City Marina on April 22 and 23. During the two-day boatbuilding and racing event students were introduced to the excitement and career opportunities associated with recreational boating. 23 teams of over 200 South Florida […]

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How to live aboard a yacht for years at a time

What if one or two years of adventure just isn’t enough? Meet the cruisers who’ve been on board for a decade or more, and find out how to make long-haul cruising work for you “I probably wouldn’t even recognise the person that I was when I first started,” admits Brian Trautman, skipper of the Amel […]

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