Garmin introduces inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator with photo and voice messaging, expanding your ability to stay in touch beyond cell service

Oct 1, 2024 Durable and intuitive, this new two-way satellite communicator boasts a battery life that can last for weeks for added peace of mind. Garmin has announced the inReach® Messenger Plus,…
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The 2024 Marine Electronics Conference & Expo was a great event!

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The 2024 Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held by the National Marine Electronics Association, (NMEA) took place September 16 to the 20th in Providence, Rhode Island. Boating Industry Canada was there for the first time and we were very impressed with what we found.

The association is very well supported and virtually any significant marine electronics company that you could name, was represented there on the Exhibitor list at the Expo as well as all being NMEA members and very supportive of the organization.

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Harris Boats Launches its First All-Electric Pontoon, the Cruiser e-210 Powered by Mercury® Avator™

Harris Boats has announced the launch of the Cruiser e-210, the brand’s first all-electric pontoon. Powered by a Mercury® Avator™ 35e Outboard, the Cruiser e-210 provides the same level comfort, amenities and style the Cruiser model is known for, in addition to a more sustainable, gas-free option to explore the waterways.

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Mercury Racing unveils new 150R/200R V6 outboards during the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival

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Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation and Mercury Racing launched two new Racing outboards on the opening day of the Cannes Yachting Festival. In addition, this week Mercury also announced new color options for the 150hp FourStroke, and introduced a new mid-range Jet outboard engine.

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Dockmate expands U.S. sales team

Dockmate, manufacturer of wireless remote-control systems for yachts, announced that it has expanded its sales team with the hire of two new Product Specialists – Ryan Albertson and Jeremy Buckley.

With 25 years of experience in the boating industry, Albertson is a seasoned expert who has made waves across various locations. Starting his career in Columbus, Ohio, where he specialized in selling Bajas and Chaparrals, Albertson’s journey has taken him to Lake Lanier twice, Fort Lauderdale once, and now to Charleston, South Carolina, where he resides with his fiancé and their Labrador. Albertson’s passion for the boating world is matched only by his love for cars. When he’s not on the water, you can find him racing his Porsche 911 or indulging in his automotive hobbies.

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