Of the 12 years Performance Boat Center headquartered in Osage Beach, Mo., has been in business, the last 18 months have been among the most challenging. Take nothing away from creating a multi-brand powerboat dealership and general go-fast boating oasis in a once-quiet cove at the Lake of the Ozarks. That took a ton of […]
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Offered by Performance Boat Center of Osage Beach, Mo., this 2021 Sunsation 34 CCX center console is equipped with triple Mercury Racing 450R outboard engines that have 55 operating hours, according to the listing. The boat also boasts a bow thruster, Mercury Racing 280-S K-planes and a boarding ladder. Helm station electronics include dual Garmin […]
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The Sea Tow Foundation is now accepting nominations and applications for membership in its Boating Safety Advisory Council, with applications being accepted through April 15, 2023. New appointees will be chosen by the current council and executive committee members and they will serve a two-year term as well as be eligible for a second term, […]
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If you walk into the Grant’s Signature Racing shop in Bradenton, Fla., you’ll spy a slew of outboard and stern-drive engine replacement jobs in progress, as well as a few empty transoms and engine compartments awaiting new power. That’s because the majority of what’s currently happening in the famed rigging, service and powerboat renovation outfit […]
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Josh Weaver Featured on Bass Edge Radio Podcast Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard rolls into Mar. 2023 featuring MLF Invitational Pro Josh Weaver in the featured Angler Spotlight for this top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Josh his 1st win this past February on Lake Okeechobee and his […]
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Sited on the shores of the Fond du Lac River a few minutes from Mercury Racing headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wis., the Water Street facility was built as a marine propulsion testing site during the late 1960s, while Carl Kiekhaefer, my father, was the president of Mercury Marine. However, it wasn’t Mercury‘s property—it was his. […]
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Offered by Performance Boat Center in Osage Beach, Mo., and ready for its first season on the water, this 2023 Sunsation 32 CCX center console is powered by twin Mercury Racing 300R outboard engines. Per its standard equipment list, the 32-footer is equipped with dual Garmin 8616 GPS units and a Mercury Marine VesselView 508 […]
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Lithium battery systems can power marine electric cooktops, fridges, air conditioning, microwaves and more. Courtesy Richard Steinberger Amid the sweltering heat and bustling throngs of boat shoppers during the Palm Beach International Boat Show two years ago, I reached a moment of clarity. It was then, while attending the introduction of Scout Boats’ new 350 […]
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Mercury Racing unleashes new V10 400R high-performance outboard Mercury Racing delivers more outboard performance punch with the introduction of the all-new Mercury Racing V10 400R model. Designed primarily to power performance centre console boats and catamarans to speeds well beyond 120km/h, the V10 400R offers more power and a higher RPM range than any outboard […]
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As new model-releases go—at least in high-performance powerboat segment—one word sums up this year’s Miami International Boat Show, which opened yesterday and will close Sunday. Skinny. Strike that. Anorexic. There are exceptions, of course, such as the first model in Glasstream Powerboats’ GSX center-console series. A collaborative effort between Kruis Retherford, the owner of the […]
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APEX Pro Tour Bass Fishing Championship Luke Johns The APEX Pro Tour Championship, Presented by Bridgford Foods and Visit Folsom, is slated for a Folsom Lake blast-off February 17-19. Qualifying APEX bass anglers will compete in the three-day bass battle on the Northern California fishery by invite only. The televised event brings camera crews and […]
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The M19 combines a stable ride with a passenger-friendly layout. Courtesy Bayliner We’ve tested a number of Bayliner boats, including several in the Element series. That’s why we were excited to learn of this debut of the new Element M19. At a time when many new boaters are entering the ranks of those who enjoy […]
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A Boston Whaler Realm 350 carves a turn at sea. Courtesy Boston Whaler Every boat is a compromise, as we who buy and own boats know. Nonetheless, Boston Whaler hit all the right buttons for a multipurpose boat when designing the Realm series of dayboats. The dayboat moniker is apt, since these vessels can certainly […]
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Fred Roumbanis Featured on Bass Edge Radio Bass Edge Radio interviews MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Fred Roumbanis as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove discuss with Fred winter fishing and targeting shallow water bass. Listen to Freds secrets for shallow water cover […]
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If you don’t know that Mercury Racing unveiled a 400-hp V-10 outboard engine during a celebration at a swanky location last night in South Beach, you need better WiFi. Or just some WiFi. Because the Internet blew up with the news of the 400R unveiling in real time ahead of the Miami International Boat Show, […]
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The luxurious Mystic Powerboats’ M5200 perfectly pairs speed and elegance to create a smooth riding, on-water experience. The M5200 (52’ LOA, 14’ beam) is powered by four Mercury Marine 600-hp V12 Verado outboards and able to reach speeds of 80 mph. With a 650-gallon fuel tank, the center console has a 350-mile range at 50 […]
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Everyone at the Dothan, Ala.-based Glasstream Powerboats is excited about its all-new lineup of boats dubbed the GSX series. Beginning tomorrow, the longtime center console manufacturer is going to be showcasing three new boats at the Miami Beach Convention during the Miami International Boat Show scheduled for Wednesday through Sunday and another at the in-water […]
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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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The 2023 AMI Conference & Expo concluded Feb. 1 after surpassing expectations for participation in this year’s event — almost 1,100 attendees. In addition to the exceptional attendance, organizers say there was great energy, excitement and participant involvement evident on the event’s exhibit floor, at the pre-conference workshops, and during the marina study tour. The […]
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A.J. Barrett and Amanda Latham traveled far in the dead of winter to reach Fond du Lac, Wis., last month for a new Mercury Racing-backed video series being produced by Speed On The Water and Scrapyard Media. Barrett came from Arizona, the home of Barrett Custom Marine, his thriving business in Lake Havasu City. But […]
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