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  • BURLINGTON COMPANY MARSMETAL/MARSHIELD INVOLVED IN NUCLEAR REACTOR OVERHAUL

    Well known Canadian marine industry producer of lead keels, MarsMetal has seen significant success with their MarShield division that applies the company’s skills in fabrication using lead, to a nuclear reactor overhaul. In a recent article by Gary Yokoyama, in The Hamilton Spectator newspaper, Kevin Milne, MarShield president, discussed the Burlington company’ opportunities in Ontario's multibillion-dollar plan to refurbish its nuclear reactor fleet. MarShield provides radiation protection equipment to energy companies, hospitals, labs and treatment centres, the military, emergency response and law enforcement.

  • ROSSITER CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH THREE FOLD INCREASE IN SALES

    Thanks to the dedication of New England, Mid Atlantic, and South Florida representatives, and a growing list of Dealers from the Great Lakes to Florida, the number of boaters enjoying the Rossiter experience has increased exponentially again in 2013 for the reasons best captured in the following quotes from boaters and dealers alike: “I just wanted to take a minute to thank both of you for all the help you have given us. The last few boats we sold had a significant amount of customizing. I was a little concerned that the boats would not be built the way they were ordered. That was NOT the case. The boats were built exactly as we requested by our customers, and they were delivered to us on schedule… I know as a dealer the

  • NMMA REPORTS THAT RECREATIONAL BOATING IS $121 BILLION ECONOMIC DRIVER FOR U.S.

    The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), has announced that recreational boating in the U.S. has an annual economic value of $121 billion. The industry’s rising tide supports 964,000 American jobs and 34,833 businesses, generates $40 billion in annual labor income and drives $83 billion in annual spending. The NMMA, on behalf of the U.S. boating industry, released these findings as part of its annual U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, a collection of data and analysis on the state of the U.S. recreational boating industry. The Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract was

  • FUSION GAINS INDUSTRY-WIDE ACCEPTANCE OF FUSION-LINK

    Fusion, a leader in marine audio, has announced the overwhelming success and adoption of its innovative and award-winning FUSION-Link technology. Following a twelve-month effort to establish itself as the entertainment standard with boatbuilders, marine electronics developers and other third party manufacturers, FUSION products and technology have been implemented by industry leading brands in all categories. The company’s True Marine entertainment systems have been adopted by dozens of boatbuilders including Bavaria Yachts, Boston Whaler, Caribbean, Contender, Ebb-Tide, Fairline, Fontaine Pajot, Grady White, Lowe Boats, Mastercraft, Matrix, Monterey, Princess, Ranger Tugs, Regal,

  • KNOPF INDUSTRIAL DELIVERS HIGHLY MANEUVERABLE CONOLIFT 60-TON SELF-PROPELLED TRAILER

    Kropf Industrial has just delivered a new Conolift sixty-ton capacity self-propelled hydraulic boat trailer to Winter Harbor LLC in Brewerton, NY. Winter Harbor is a brokerage, service, and storage facility with extensive indoor storage facilities. The new trailer will allow for the safe and efficient transportation of vessels from the existing lift into the storage buildings, where they can be easily placed in close proximity on storage stands without the use of additional equipment. The trailer features an updated open-end design to minimize overall length without sacrificing stability, thereby increasing storage efficiency and maneuverability.

  • MERCURY MARINE ADDS 25 DEALERS TO NORTH AMERICAN NETWORK

    Mercury Marine new North American dealers include 11 dealers in Canada and 14 in the US. The US locations include: Antique Boat Center in Cincinnati, Ohio; AquaKnox Marine in La Follette, Tennessee; Athens Marine in Bogart, Georgia; Barrett Custom Marine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Calico Jacks Boat & RV in Gallatin, Tennessee; Dennis Dillon RV & Marine in Boise, Idaho; Gary's Marine Service in Winchester, Tennessee; Got Water Rentals, Sales & Service in Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Kovash Marine in Moorhead, Minnesota; Ottertail Marine & Sports in Ottertail, Minnesota;

  • MARTYR’S SHRINE HELD FIRST BLESSING OF THE BOATS AND WATERWAYS

    The Martyrs Shrine went on board this summer as they hosted the first Blessing of the Boats and Waterways at the Parkbridge Marinas. A major celebration in many parts of the world, the blessing of Fishermen and the fleet is an ancient tradition going back hundreds of years.  For the first time in Midland, Peter Bisson the Provincial of the Jesuits of English Canada and priests from Martyrs Shrine boarded a yacht at Marker M20 at Unimim Park on Saturday, June 8th at 1:00 p.m. and offered an invocation over the waters.   Frank Morneau, a summer resident of Thunder Beach, has kindly made his 65’ Linwood Huckins “La Belle Helene” available for this special occasion.

  • NAVICO WINS 2013 NEW ZEALAND HI-TECH AWARD

    Navico, a world leader in recreational marine electronics and parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad Yachting and B&G brands — announced that it has won the 2013 New Zealand Hi-Tech Award in the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Best Contribution to the New Zealand Hi-Tech Sector from a Multinational Company category. Judged by a panel of local and international high-profile business luminaries including Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, the award celebrates Navico’s contribution to the country’s landscape in terms of its investment in the industry’s continued growth and success. The awards seek to provide a premier showcase and networking opportunities for the producers of high technology. Navico took the top honor in its category over finalists Microsoft and Sprint International.

  • SABRE 42 SALON EXPRESS

    The advent of pod drives for recreational motor yachts has taken place over a relatively short period in time. Sabre offers six models in the current motor yacht range and all models are available with pod drives; in fact only two of the six, the Sabre 54 Salon Express and Fly Bridge, can be offered with straight shafts. Our transition from shaft driven to pod driven models is almost complete. For those who are still not convinced here's an explanation of the benefits. Commercial vessels such as tugs and cruise ships have been using pods for some time. For the tug boat operator, the ability to direct thrust in any direction as required, is a huge benefit. Pods are far more efficient than conventional drives when operating in close quarters. For the cruise ship

  • NEW VOLVO PENTA DEALER IN THE GTA HANDLES ALL MODELS 12 TO 900 HP

    Toronto Yacht Services is now an Authorized Volvo Penta dealer for warranty, service, parts and also for engine sales and installation for the full range of Volvo Penta gasoline sterndrive engines, diesel stern drives, Volvo Penta saildrive, and inboard diesel from 1 to 13 litres (12 to 900hp) . Of particular interest to owners with newer power yachts, Toronto Yacht Services will handle Volvo Penta IPS of all types from twin to quadruple installations. Toronto Yacht Services will also be providing mobile service from Toronto to Hamilton.

  • DR. SHRINK PRESIDENT NAMED FINALIST FOR ERNST & YOUNG AWARD

    Premium international shrink wrap supplier, Dr. Shrink, Inc. is proud that its president/CEO/founder Michael Stenberg is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Award in Michigan and Northwest Ohio. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Award recipients will be named at a black-tie gala on June 20 at the MGM Grand, Detroit.  Dr. Shrink, Inc. is a small company that was started by Michael and his wife Jill Stenberg in Manistee, Michigan in April of 1992. They had a related

  • CBC HALIFAX VIDEO – LUNENBURG YC BRINGS MORE TEENS INTO SAILING

    Pat Nelder at the Atlantic Marine Trades Association sent us this video link to the CBC Halifax site where broadcaster Colleen Jones visits the Lunenburg Yacht Club to investigate a new high-school sports program that brings more teens into sailing. It seems that in spite of the famous sailing heritage throughout Atlantic Canada, a significant number of teens have never had the chance to experience sailing first-hand.

  • BENTLEY HODGE BECOMES BASE MANAGER FOR MARINEMAX VACATIONS TORTOLA, BVI

    MarineMax Vacations is pleased to announce that Bentley Hodge has been promoted to the role of Base Manager at the company’s charter base in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.  “We are excited to have Bentley move into this role and manage our base operations in the British Virgin Islands” said Raul Bermudez, Vice President of MarineMax Vacations. “Bentley’s extensive industry experience and his drive for excellence in customer service have paved the way for this well-deserved promotion.  Most recently, Bentley served as our Customer Service Manager and has been an asset to the base operations and the entire MarineMax Vacations team.” Lex Raas, President of MarineMax Vacations also commented, “Bentley truly lives the MarineMax culture of

  • MP DAN ALBAS REFERENCES NMMA CANADA MEETINGS RAISING CONCERNS OVER BARRIERS TO TRADE

    National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced that on Thursday May 23rd, 2013, Member of Parliament (MP) Dan Albas, Okanagan-Coquihalla, made reference to his meetings with members of NMMA in the House of Commons during a debate on Bill S-12. In his remarks, Albas cites concerns made by members of NMMA as evidence for the need to improve trade for Canadian industries. NMMA Canada is pleased that our annual meetings in Ottawa for Day on the Hill created momentum in government and that the concerns of our members are being voiced by Members of Parliament in the House of Commons.

  • CDI ELECTRONICS WELCOMES TARA SANDS AS SALES AND MARKETING COORDINATOR

    CDI Electronics, supplier of outboard ignition components, is pleased to welcome Tara Sands as the Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Tara will work with the Sales and Marketing team in a variety of areas that will increase brand awareness in the marine industry.Tara brings a vast amount of knowledge in the areas of marketing and graphic design to the manufacturing operation in Huntsville, Alabama. “We are very excited to welcome Tara to our team at CDI,” explained Thomas James, Sales and Marketing Manager for CDI Electronics. “Her marketing and

  • CRISIS ON GEORGIAN BAY

    Is this a real crisis or journalistic hyperbole?  Are the authors deliberately distorting the facts to prove their hypothesis?   There is no question that present water levels are close to the historic lows set in 1964/5.   But other than last December, which barely broke the record, we have not dipped below them as your first article implied.  The fact that water levels have been above average from 1968 to 1999 (with the exception of a brief period from 1989 to 1991 when levels dipped slightly below the norm) might be distorting the public’s impression of what is normal.  This situation may be exacerbated by the fact that levels have been below average for the last 14 years, the longest stretch in recorded history. But an average requires

  • WRISTBANDS HELP TAME THE UNCOMFORTABLE EFFECTS OF TRAVEL

    The unpleasant effects of choppy seas, bumpy flights, winding roads or even spinning Ferris wheels can ruin an otherwise great adventure. A non-drug aid, Queaz-Away Travelers' Wristbands from Davis Instruments help tame the tummies of people on the go. Queaz-Away is used throughout the world by yachtsmen, pilots, divers, physicians and hospitals.These wristbands exert gentle pressure on points on each wrist to minimize or eliminate the miserable effects of travel. They're made of tough,

  • WIRELESS SYSTEM ENABLES STEERING FROM ANYWHERE ONBOARD

    Having to constantly steer a kicker or wheel for course adjustments while trolling prevents boaters from fully enjoying time on the water. Intellisteer wireless steering packages from Canada Metal (Pacific) put steering control into a handheld pendant. Intellisteer offers push-button steering at trolling speeds for freedom while fishing or cruising. Designed for do-it-yourself installation, the handheld unit and receiver can be paired in the field from over one million control codes to enhance security. The receiver/motor controller has a motor drive capability up to 25A, overload protection and reverse polarity protection.

  • THE AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK CORP INTRODUCES NIGHT SCOUT VX

    American Technologies Network Corp., makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, introduce the Night Scout VX; ATN's newest addition to affordable, quality night vision devices for camping, hiking, birding, boating or home defense. The Night Scout VX night vision binocular is compact and lightweight and features ATN's proprietary Total Darkness IR System. Even if the user is in total darkness, with the aid of the infrared illuminator, the Night Scout VX cuts through the darkness providing a bright clear image. Using a dual image tube system that provides for depth perception, the user experiences the visual world around them just as they would by using a pair of binoculars.