Atlantic cod fish. Image: NOAA Fisheries. New research on Atlantic cod, led by scientists at Rutgers University, concludes that if properly managed, stocks of the popular white fish may rebound, now that commercial fishing pressure has been reduced. The study, published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, offers the first […]
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The XTO 450 Offshore runs quieter. Courtesy Yamaha Marine 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. Yamaha Marine undertook a major update to its popular XTO Offshore V-8 outboard, boosting the power from 425 to 450 hp, and enhancing this propulsion […]
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Tickets to win a Bullet Bass Boat Model 21XRS with trailer benefit C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Heart Institute at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. What: Tickets are on sale now for a chance to win a 21’ 2023 Bullet Boat model 21XRS with a trailer, courtesy of Bullet Boats, valued at $78,000. Motor to be included. […]
Read MoreChoosing to Refit is Not a Simple Decision Know what you’re getting into before deciding to do a refit. The decision to make some repairs or improvements on a boat seems deceptively simple; it either needs to be done, or new technology warrants a replacement of old gear, or, in the case of larger yachts, […]
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Packing up your bags to live weeks, months or even years on a boat is generally not a spur-of-the-moment decision. It requires thought and in-depth preparation. Everyone needs to get on board with the decision and this has been identified as key at Outremer Buying a boat is a big decision. You’ve got a dream […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ORCA Norwegian boat tech startup Orca announced its new Apple Watch app that allows users to not only view their boats instruments from their watch, but also control its autopilot, making it the first company to deliver autopilot controls on an Apple Watch. Unlike traditional wireless autopilot controls that resemble TV remotes […]
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Seven stand-out products won awards this year. Courtesy Best Marine Electronics Welcome to the third-annual Best Elex Awards, which honor innovative marine electronics and technology products that have been reviewed and approved by the editorial team behind the four leading titles in marine media: Boating, Yachting, Cruising World and Salt Water Sportsman. At the first […]
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Seven stand-out products won awards this year. Courtesy Best Marine Electronics Welcome to the third-annual Best Elex Awards, which honor innovative marine electronics and technology products that have been reviewed and approved by the editorial team behind the four leading titles in marine media: Boating, Yachting, Cruising World and Salt Water Sportsman. At the first […]
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This isn’t typical speedonthewater.com news, but it’s still pretty cool—and futuristic. At a press event during yesterday’s opening day of the Miami International Boat Show, global marine electronics leader Raymarine and autonomous boat navigation provider Avikus announced the signing of a multi-year exclusivity business partnership agreement. A press release regarding the agreement stated that the […]
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Marine electronics company Raymarine and autonomous boat navigation provider Avikus, announced today the signing of a multi-year Exclusivity Business Partnership Agreement (EPA) at the 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. The two companies will exclusively cooperate on development and launch of the Raymarine x Avikus NeuBoat. In addition, they will develop and launch a […]
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MPI Awards honor achievements in technology and/or the owner experience. Boating Magazine Advances and impacts may be, but are not limited to: efficiency, economy, performance, ease of use, ease of maintenance, harnessing new technology, engine controls, propellers and drive components, monitoring and more. The awards will honor marine propulsion products that move the boat, so-called, “prime movers.” […]
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If you didn’t catch the Hardin Marine exhibit during the 2022 Miami International Boat Show, you weren’t alone. The usually hard-to-miss product display trailer for the aftermarket marine products company was in front of the renovated Miami Beach Convention Center but tucked off to one side behind a fire lane. The Hardin Marine display at […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF AllOY As part of its mission to simplify the boating experience, revolutionary marine-tech company AllOY is delivering autonomous technology and electric power to the recreational boating market with the launch of its first boat. The 28-foot power catamaran will feature an innovative helm system, ultra wide helm screens, joystick control and autonomous […]
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New 60-footer ushers in new era for Eastbay brand. Grand Banks Eastbay 60 The newcomer to the range helps redefine the Eastbay brand within the GB Marine Group. Early last summer, I helped an old pal deliver a classic 1980s-era Grand Banks 42 several hundred miles up the ICW. Modeled after the proven heavy-displacement trawlers […]
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Winnebago Industries, Inc. has unveiled findings from its first consumer research initiative on outdoor recreation and announced the development of a new facility and expanded resources dedicated to innovating next-generation technologies for the recreational vehicle and marine industries. Consumer research Winnebago’s inaugural report found that future demand for outdoor recreation is strong, with nearly 90% […]
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The Ford Lightning’s power and four-wheel-drive capabilities provided outstanding performance on wet, slick launch ramps during our tow testing. Robert Brown 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. The age of electric vehicles (EVs) has arrived. As the world seeks solutions […]
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AVIKUS, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup and Raymarine, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The two organizations will cooperate on the integration of the world’s first autonomous leisure boat solution, the Avikus NeuBoat, into Raymarine’s world-leading navigational products. In addition, the MoU includes a […]
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Do superyacht designers have the answers to the future of efficient sailing and shipping? Mark Chisnell reports on why variants of wingsail technology could be coming to an ocean near you On a summer weekend there’s always a bustle of activity on the foreshore at Hamble-le-Rice, on England’s south coast. The whirr of electric air […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF AVIKUS Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, will be showcasing its Neuboat autonomous phase-2 navigation solution for leisure boats utilizing the Avikus Navigation Assistant System (NAS) and Docking Assistant System (DAS) at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.. NAS allows boats to recognize and assess on-the-water situations in real-time without […]
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