When M CON—now M CON/Monster— Super Cat team owner/throttleman Tyler Miller took over the role as class representative from Billy Mauff of WHM Motorsports, he had exactly one raceboat—his team’s Skater 388 catamaran powered by Sterling Performance engines—to worry about. He also had M CON Underground, a significant earthworks company he owns Wathena, Kans., to […]
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The Beneteau NC 37 powered by Volvo Penta’s parallel hybrid diesel-electric system at the Volvo Penta test site, Krossholmen, Sweden. Courtesy Volvo Penta Krossholmen, Sweden, June 5, 2023 Electric marine propulsion is not the future of recreational boating. However, electrification aboard boats can provide a more sustainable boating experience, and also a boating experience that’s […]
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Industry leaders–from boatbuilders to tech companies–band together to offer a technology-based solution to counter NOAA’s 10-knot speed restriction plan. Last year, National Marine Fisheries Service launched a shot across the bow of the marine industry. To halt a drop in the population of North Atlantic Right Whales, the agency, an arm of the National Oceanic […]
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Going strictly by the numbers, you might guess that the Kuttawa Cannonball Run in Western Kentucky is an impersonal affair. After all, how intimate can a go-fast boating event that attracted 196 center consoles, catamarans and V-bottoms and raised $102,000 through a live auction for the Lyon County Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Club last weekend […]
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An Electrified Future Power & Motoryacht traveled to Volvo Penta’s test facility outside Gothenburg Sweden to test the company’s prototype hybrid-propulsion system. Is the Swedish power player poised to change the world of marine propulsion again? Video produced by John V. Turner View the original article to see embedded media. Source: https://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/boats/exclusive-volvo-penta-debuts-hybrid-propulsion-prototype
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We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Will Harris nominates the IKA Kitefoil “Watching the gracefulness of kitefoil racing had me mesmerised the first time I saw it,” explains Will Harris. “It is an example of pure efficiency and use of all and […]
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Hours after his throttleman and crew chief, Grant Bruggeman, had left the Thunder on Cocoa Beach offshore powerboat race a couple of weeks back, Wayne Valder, the owner of the 42-foot MTI catamaran, Valder Yachts/Pro Floors Racing, called out the race winners, Tyler Miller and Myrick Coil of the Monster Energy/M CON team. At the […]
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The Satellite image is provided by Atlastrax showing our GPS travels from today! Atlastrax is a satellite tracker for boats and assets that can be taken to remote destinations because of its ability to run on batteries. We love using our tracker for safety during excursions like this. Atlastrax can also be used for theft recovery […]
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Marietta Anglers Time Spent on Lake Hartwell Pays Off With All American Championship Title and Top Payout of $122300 SENECA, S.C. (June 2, 2023) – Boater Emil Wagner of Marietta, Georgia, a 25-year-old bass-fishing guide on Lake Lanier who competes in the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Bulldog Division, said after Thursday’s weigh-in that he would need at […]
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The Satellite image is provided by Atlastrax showing our GPS travels from today! Atlastrax is a satellite tracker for boats and assets that can be taken to remote destinations because of its ability to run on batteries. We love using our tracker for safety during excursions like this. Atlastrax can also be used for theft recovery […]
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One of the few West Coast custom powerboat builders able to survive the 2008 recession, Advantage Boats retains a loyal following. But perhaps no one is a bigger fan of the Lake Havasu City, Ariz.-headquartered brand than Robert Lipps of Indianapolis. Late last fall, Lipps took to delivery of an Advantage 29 X-Flight model and […]
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Whenever someone uses the transom platform and boarding ladder, be sure to shut off the engine and detach the emergency shut-off switch clip to prevent the engine from inadvertently starting up. Tim Barker 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. Today, […]
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Your Dad might say he doesn’t want anything this Father’s Day, but odds are that’s not true. Anglers tend to be gearheads, and love the latest gadgets—especially if they will help them catch more fish. Salt Water Sportsman compiled the latest and greatest so you can skip the tie and get Dad something he’ll actually […]
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KICKER Marine Audio will join the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, June 1-3, 2023 as part of the LOTO Powerfest event. In conjunction with OPA (Offshore Powerboat Association) the annual event will feature some of the fastest boats in the world, including offshore and circuit boats. The Powerfest excitement will […]
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Environment Budget bill (MN H.F. 2310) into law on May 24. The legislation contains a boater safety education provision that promotes responsible and safe boating practices. The bill reinforces the state’s commitment to promote safe and responsible boating practices and has long been supported by the recreational boating and […]
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During the 2023 Emerald Coast Open, 144 competing divers removed 24,699 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico. With support from Yamaha Rightwaters as well as many local, national and international conservation-minded organizations, the annual event set records for largest lionfish (five times) as well as the number of lionfish caught in both the pre-tournament […]
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Jacob Wall Featured on Bass Edge Radio Podcast In this Bass Edge Radio Podcast episode we dive into the latest on-the-water action with Jacob Wall and Alec Morrison tournament highlights. Then chatting about the Elite Series on Lay Lake, MLF/BPT on Lake Guntersville as well as the MLF/Toyota Series on Lake Sam Rayburn and last, […]
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Protect your eyes and enjoy the best views during paddling adventures with a pair of the best kayaking sunglasses… A selection of the best sunglasses for kayaking Going out for a paddle on a sunny day is a sensationally enjoyable experience, but water reflects glare and it’s vitally important to protect your eyes from solar […]
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Family friendly. by Ken Kreisler With Polaris as its parent company, it’s no wonder Godfrey Pontoon Boats enjoys a special place among builders in this class. Photos Courtesy of Godfrey With the Monaco Lounge 235 SFL, the company presents a boat that is as comfortable cruising as she is participating in family watersports and lake […]
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Well-turned-out choice. by Ken Kreisler Combining the knowledge gathered from decades of boat building and design with state-of-the-art technology, Crest offers a practical and sensible family boat in the Classic DLX 220 SLC. Photos Courtesy of Crest Since 1957, Crest has been in the forefront of pontoon construction. From the time it opened its doors […]
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