For fans of the Scrapyard Media/Speed On The Water “In The Lead” video series, the wait for season No. 3 is almost over. In The Lead with Jeff Harris, the chief operating officer of Fountain Powerboats in Washington, N.C., will air Wednesday, June 14, on the Speed On The Water YouTube channel. No one knows […]
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The 26-foot Sea Pro center console covered 940 miles on a new sustainable fuel offered by VP Racing. Courtesy Suzuki/Ron Ballanti Editor’s Note: Boating Contributing Editor, Capt. John Page Williams joined Team Suzuki for a leg of this trip, running right into Washington, DC. A naturalist, licensed captain and award-winning journalist, Williams is working on […]
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Having mostly stepped away from offshore racing for the couple of years, driver Mike Wright is returning to the cockpit of the Super Stock-class LPC raceboat with owner/throttleman Loren Peters for Thunder On Cocoa Beach, set for May 18-21. Peters and Wright ran a couple of seasons together before stepping out of the cockpit, and […]
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Lewis Marine Supply, a wholesale distributor of marine engines and parts, has doubled the footprint of its North Charleston, South Carolina warehouse. The company is strategically growing its distribution network to support expanding global OEM, boatbuilding, boatyard and retail customers. The new space is within the same building as Lewis Marine’s current operations. Upgrades include […]
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Justin Lucas Wins MLF Toyota Series at Lake Eufaula EUFAULA, Ala. (May 14, 2023) – Bass Pro Tour angler Justin Lucas of Guntersville, Alabama, crossed the stage with a five-bass limit Saturday weighing 17 pounds, 12 ounces, to win the final Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division event of the season – the […]
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Suzuki Marine is featuring a boat at the 2023 American Boating Congress (ABC) that has made the journey from the company’s home state of Florida up to the nation’s capitol. The trip — dubbed the Suzuki Marine EcoFuel Run to the Capitol — covered more than 940 miles aboard a 26-foot Sea Pro center console […]
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With incredible hospitality provided by his great friends, Craig and Patti Mears, Arkansas performance boat enthusiast Sam Jirik has attended the Tickfaw 200 Poker Run in Louisiana several times, and he’s never been disappointed. Now that doesn’t mean he hasn’t had some unpleasant weather experiences or unbearable days following a late night at the Mears […]
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With the sun beating down and penetrating the water into depths that would otherwise be dark as night, anglers along the Atlantic seaboard cast heavy flies attached to heavier rods. With flies the size of fish, alpine fishermen celebrate catching as they probe deep structures hoping for a strike from one of the most sought-after […]
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Scout is hard at work on a groundbreaking 67-foot-long super console. Senior Editor Chris Dixon reports on a jaw-dropping build and the tools making it possible. Scout 67 Scout is hard at work on a groundbreaking 67-foot-long super console. Senior Editor Chris Dixon reports on a jaw-dropping build and the tools making it possible. Of […]
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Two Years After Father Wins Event, Alton Jones Jr. Catches 19 Bass Weighing 81 Pounds, 15 Ounces to Dominate Championship Round and Win $100,000 Top Prize, Thrift Lands 9-6 Largemouth to Earn $100,000 Big Bass Bonus MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. (April 29, 2023) – It’s safe to say that the Jones’ love the Major League Fishing (MLF) General […]
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Bob Arrington dives into the science that shows why children who grow up on the water do better in life. I’ve noticed a pattern in children who grow up near the water; they tend to have a greater sense of confidence and an inner sense of -direction. Living along the water seems to have an […]
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The 281 Coastal Explorer serves up a secure and comfortable ride. Bill Doster 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. Visit Grady-White Build Your Grady-White Find a Grady-White Dealer Overview Fishing boats have to be more than casting platforms, livewells and […]
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Twin Mercury Verado 600 hp V-12s add excitement. Courtesy MJM 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 From above, the MJM 4 looks like an oversize bowrider with a contoured hardtop powered by up to 1,200 hp of twin […]
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There was nothing standing between me and a once-in-a-lifetime trip with legendary captain Frank Mundus except a hungover man in a Hawaiian shirt. Art by Mike Sudal Over the Lips Past the Jaws There was nothing standing between me and a once-in-a-lifetime trip with legendary captain Frank Mundus except a hungover man in a Hawaiian […]
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Spring air around the beach is cold. The water isn’t much better. However, every year anglers brave the elements as they step into the surf and begin casting to the shallow flats hoping for a bite. The fish they pursue has a cult following. You won’t see it mounted on the walls of local restaurants […]
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By pure happenstance, I helped Reggie Fountain, Jr., celebrate his 83rd birthday today. Allow me to explain. On Monday, I met up with Brad and Katie DiMaggio of Scrapyard Media in the great state of North Carolina to capture footage for “In The Lead With Jeff Harris of Fountain Powerboats,” the first episode of third […]
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Image: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Three U.S. House of Representatives members are calling on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand and update the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), and are advocating as well for SIMP expansion to all species. Rep. Jared Huffman, ranking member of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the agency’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program will provide more than $20 million in grant funding for 19 states to construct, renovate and maintain marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation. Under the BIG program, more than $2.8 million will fund projects in 19 states under the […]
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Advantage Bait Company Launches Brandon Card<br >Signature Series Jigs Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Brandon Card and Advantage Bait Company announce the Brandon Card Wild Card Series of jigs. Designed from the ground up, using high quality components, the Wild Card Series focuses on nailing every detail. Brandon’s years of professional bass fishing and knowledge make […]
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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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