Boaters need to know how to prepare for hurricane season
The Boat Owners Association of The United States, BoatUS sent this valuable information just ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Hilary in Southern California early Monday morning August 21.
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Global Standardization Advocate: ABYC’s Craig Scholten reappointed Chair of ISO/TC188 Small Craft Committee
This August Craig Scholten, American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) technical vice president, has been reappointed as chair of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 188 Small Craft until the end of 2026.
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Yamaha unveils new 2024 products including 1.9L engine for boats and WaveRunners
On August 14, 2023, Yamaha Motor Canada unveiled a new 1.9L High Output Yamaha marine engine for WaveRunners and boats previously equipped with the Yamaha 1.8L HO motor and also the new 25-foot 255 FSH Sport H centre console boat…
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Toronto International Boat Show Early Bird Rate offer has delivered very strong renewal results
More than 300 exhibitors/spaces were renewed before the August 15 deadline which represents a 36% higher renewal rate compared to last year at the same renewal deadline.
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Changing technology may require us to change
Marine Industry News from the UK reported that 3,784 new cars and sport utility vehicles, including Porsche, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen and Mercedes models were damaged or destroyed when the car transporter ship Fremantle Highway experienced an onboard fire on July 25th.
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Weems & Plath Marks 95 Years
Weems & Plath proudly announces their milestone 95th year in business. The globally renowned nautical and weather instrument manufacturer was founded in 1928 by Captain Philip Van Horn Weems (a graduate and instructor of the U.S. Naval Academy), in partnership with his wife, Margaret Thackray Weems, as the “Weems System of Navigation.”
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Taiga begins deliveries of the new Orca Performance Personal Watercraft
Off-road electric vehicle manufacturer Taiga Motors Corporation is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest model, Orca Performance, marking a significant milestone in the marine industry.
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Propspeed receives Type Approval from Bureau Veritas
Propspeed®, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has announced that after significant third-party testing, the Propspeed foul-release coating system has received Type Approval from Bureau Veritas.
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Nominations open for 4th International Electric Boat Awards – The Gussies
Nominations are now being accepted for the fourth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating, the international electric boat awards started in 2020 by electric boat news website Plugboats.com. Judging to be done by International Panel, Past Gussies Winners and Public.
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Lippert acquires Marine Trailer Performance
LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. ( Lippert™), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets and the related aftermarkets of those industries…
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Congressman Rudy Yakym visits Smoker Craft dealer meeting
Multi-line boat builder Smoker Craft Inc. welcomed Indiana’s Second District Congressman Rudy Yakym (R) as a guest of honor at its annual dealer meeting, which kicked off on Sunday at the company’s New Paris, Indiana manufacturing facility.
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KingFisher Boats announces significant organizational changes
KingFisher Boats, a leading manufacturer of high-quality boats, is pleased to announce significant organizational changes aimed at fortifying its position in the market and ensuring long-term success.
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Captain Phab – a truly comprehensive line up of Canadian-made and environmentally-friendly products.
Located in the blooming metropolis of Peterborough, Ontario, nestled right in the heart of The Kawartha’s aka “Cottage Country”. Captain Phab is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of eco-friendly boat care formulations that customers all over Canada use.
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New products power the industry
I feel that we are in a sort of golden era for new products in the boating industry and that can only be a good thing for everyone. Especially, connectivity through the internet and cellular services and the digital integration of just about everything, seems to have brought in greater functionality, improved reliability and ever-more features to benefit the boating experience.
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Shadow-Caster adds new sales rep group
Shadow-Caster Lighting, a leading manufacturer of next-generation NMEA 2000-compatible lighting control solutions and LED fixtures, has signed Coast Marine Marketing as its newest sales representative group. Brian Rogers, Shadow-Caster president, made the announcement.
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Le Boat announces its expansion in Canada – The Trent Severn Waterway
Le Boat has revealed plans to expand on the Trent Severn Waterway for 2024 and cruises are now on sale for the 2024 boating season.
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IBEX announces 2023 Judging Panel for Innovation Awards
New Product Technology to Take Center Stage at Opening Day Industry Breakfast and Along Innovation Way Throughout the Days of the Show.
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Gemeco announces exclusive distribution partnership with The Marine Guardian
Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists [GEMECO], a premier wholesale marine distributor, is pleased to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with The Marine Guardian, a leading provider of boat security systems.
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Garmin signs purchase agreement to acquire JL Audio
On August 7, 2023, Garmin Ltd., announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers.
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Dometic partners with Apex Marine to make advanced electric power steering standard on Qwest Pontoon Boat models
Dometic has announced an agreement with leading boat builder Apex Marine, Inc. that will bring the comfort, ease, and sportscar-like control of SeaStar Xtreme Power Assist (XPA) Steering and Electric Power Steering (EPS) to a whole new class of popular vessels.
