Our US correspondent Elliott Maurice takes a look at some of the best wake surf boats on the market, from the likes of Axis, Yamaha and Mastercraft… From the humble beginnings of the speedboat, owners have always towed people behind their boats on skis, boards and a variety of other contraptions. This has evolved over […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF GLBBS The Great Lakes Boat Building School received a truckload of educational and technical supplies along with Ilmor marine engines from Ilmor Engineering to further expand hands-on learning for Marine/Service Technology students at GLBBS. In additional, GLBBS faculty are becoming certified by Ilmor professionals to facilitate the delivery of “Ilmor University” curriculum […]
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Baker’s Dozen 13 runabouts to make your day The term runabout is somewhat outdated these days, and there are many definitions that have refined its meaning throughout the years.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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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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Bass Cat Boats Earns NMMA CSI Award Bass Cat Boats, a leading high-performance bass boat manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized with the 2022 NMMA Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) award. Bass Cat is one of 57 manufacturers to have achieved a measure of excellence that exceeded 90 percent or […]
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If an Outboard Performance Class tunnel-boat pilot, a Class 1 throttleman and a Super Stock-class driver walked into a bar at the end of a long day, what would they have in common other than being powerboat racers in need of a stiff drink? Simple—all three compete using nothing but Mercury Racing power. Both Super […]
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Indmar 6.2L Raptor + Pavati Courtesy Indmar There’s a new kind of watersports boat! And it may be hitting a lake near you soon. Born of the collaboration of Indmar, Pavati, and Roush Performance, the AL26, as its called, offers features not seen before aboard an inboard (V-drive) waterpsports boat. For instance, there is a […]
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The 2023 Miami International Boat Show will have a ton of great new boats and products on display when it opens on February 15th. Here are eight great choices in marine engines to check out at the show. Mercury Racing 450R Courtesy Mercury Racing Mercury Racing The company known for building the fastest gasoline outboards […]
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A new generation of biofuel that is cleaner, greener, better for your engine and less prone to microbial growth than conventional fossil diesel sounds too good to be true but the facts about HVO beg to differ… Biodiesel does not currently enjoy a good reputation among the boating community. Stories of blocked filters, diesel bug […]
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Correct Craft has acquired Indmar Marine Engines. Indmar will continue to operate independently at its headquarters in Millington, Tennessee, while continuing to supply its current boat building manufacturers and network of dealers. Source: https://lakelandboating.com/correct-craft-acquires-indmar/
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Formalizing the company’s ongoing strategy and planning towards decarbonization and the development of sustainable solutions, YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has revealed an Energy Transition Strategy Statement specific to the marine leisure sector at this year’s boot Düsseldorf. Key areas of commitment include the development, evaluation and commercialization of systems using low-carbon fuels, electrification and hybridization, […]
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An electrifying chat with Mercury Racing’s Stuart Halley. Born to Fly Mercury’s radical electric outboard will shake up boat racing. We’ve seen a slew of radical electric boating technology over the last few years. From X-Shore’s daycruisers to Evoy-driven Axopars to hyper-efficient hydrofoils from Candela and America’s Cup Emirates Team New Zealand, it’s a fascinating […]
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When integrated with multiple engines, today’s advanced autopilot systems can hold a boat in position. Courtesy Yamaha Marine A new breed of autopilot is emerging, and it’s adding even more angling benefits than conventional autopilot systems. It’s all happening thanks to the integration of autopilot systems with electronic throttle and shift controls, steering, GPS, and […]
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How the fish-boat world has evolved in the past 10 years! As individuals, we’ve weathered one of the most horrific storms in the world: a pandemic. We lost friends, spent time in hospitals, and suddenly got a new perspective on the value of life and leisure. Fishing, boats and boating became the refuge of millions of […]
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<!– Racing: Predator Apache Team Expanding With Smith Brothers Raceboat Acquisition –> Multi-time world and national Bracket 400-class champions in the Offshore Powerboat Association ranks, the Predator team is expanding its racing presence thanks to is recent purchased of a Bracket 600-class raceboat. Formerly dubbed Smith Brothers, the 24-foot Joker V-bottom will be part the […]
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Indmar Marine Engines mourns the loss of its esteemed co-founder, Richard (Dick) Rowe, Sr, who passed away on November 22, 2022 at the age of 95 surrounded by his family. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father,” said Chuck Rowe, former President of Indmar Marine Engines. “My father […]
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Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced that its Plant 7 manufacturing operation in St. Cloud, Florida, has achieved a zero-waste-to-landfill designation. The factory makes electrical and plastic components for the company’s marine engines and related parts, accessories and technologies. Plant 7 is the fourth Mercury facility to achieve this designation. Its three predecessors are […]
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<!– New Products: Whipple 3.8-Liter Supercharger The Centerpiece Of New Marine Engine Upgrade Kits –> For the past few years, Whipple Superchargers has been focused on the automobile market for its multiple centrifugal supercharger products. It’s been a booming segment for the Fresno, Calif.-based company, which in just two years reportedly has grown from 30 […]
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