VETUS announces new purpose-built HQ

VETUS recently announced plans to build new headquarters in the same neighborhood of Schiedam, where VETUS founder Willem den Ouden started the business from his home, nearly 60 years ago. The plans for the new 102,000 square-foot facility offer a thoughtfully laid out office space to encourage collaboration and creativity and will vastly improve the […]

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Boat Test: 2023 Hanover 375

Underway, the 375 is sheer fun. Courtesy Hanover Yachts 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 Hanover Yachts, a decades-old Brazilian boatbuilder, has made inroads in North America with its new 375 (Mark II version). This 36-footer is remarkable on […]

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What To Look For When You Need A Boat Yard

Yard Work What to look for in a yard when it’s time to do some serious work on the boat. Boat owners are always tinkering on their vessels, but when the job requires some time in the yard for a more comprehensive repair, there are a few things to consider before using their facilities. Proximity […]

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How to Install a Wireless Marine Battery Monitor

Although the battery monitor automatically identifies the voltage of battery systems ranging from 12 to 48 volts, it is good practice to check the app to see if the setting is correct, not only for nominal voltage (e.g., 12 volts), but also the fully charged voltage (e.g., 13.2 volts). Tim Barker Special delivery: Sign up for the […]

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BioFishency Hails Electro-Chemical Removal of Off-Flavors in Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

BioFishency ELXTM Smart fully controlled electro chemical water treatment solution for ammonia removal and disinfection and the first of its kind on the market today A robust zero discharge water treatment system BioFishency ELXTM is redefining the future of RAS BioFishency ELX™ decomposes MIB and geosmin, fully eliminating off-flavors in the purging while feeding process BioFishency, a […]

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Boatyard: The Rites of Spring

Mike Smith lays out the family benefits of putting the kids to work getting the boat summer-ready. Give that kid a wrench! Fitting-out season was once a time to re-connect with family and friends while learning about boats. Make it that way again. Before the IRS intervened, April was my favorite month. It was when […]

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Early DBMIBS reports indicate successful 2023 show

Boating Industry is back from a week at the 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show and early reports from show organizers and exhibitors point to a very successful show last week. “The 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show delivered another exceptional President’s Day weekend for our South Florida boating and yachting community! We […]

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Lincoln Yacht Race

Some of Australia’s most competitive racing yachts are gearing up for the highly anticipated Teakle Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race, South Australia’s premier offshore event, which kicks off in Adelaide at 3pm this Friday 17 February. This year’s event promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with the 156 […]

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Lithium Batteries: Are They Safe?

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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Offshore Wind and Dead Whales

Humpback whales, similar to this one, have been involved in a number of strandings and deaths off the New York Bight in recent months. Elianne Dipp via Pexels While I hate to say it, whale strandings and deaths along the East Coast aren’t particularly unusual anymore. Since 2016, there’s been a whopping 178 whale mortality […]

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2023 Rock Proof ePro 1760R

The ePro 1760R gets anglers on the fish fast with speeds in excess of 25 mph. Vincent Daniello Overview Rock Proof Boats, known for tough-skinned fishing and rescue boats, partnered with electric-outboard pioneer Elco to bring planing speeds to electric-powered skiffs. Their aim is to replicate boating experiences typical from fossil fuel while also incorporating […]

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Current Trends in the Electric Boats Market

Electric Boats image from httpsplugboatscom Innovative, emerging technology like electric boats may be unfamiliar to fishing boat shoppers, which could make them more reluctant to purchase. So how should your dealership approach selling a little-known product to shoppers? Boatline, an online marketplace for buying & selling watercraft, is sharing insights with Bass Angler Magazine from […]

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