November 30, 2018
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Scout's New Plant Is Up and Running
The new plant at Scout Boats’ South Carolina campus is up and running, and has already cranked out hull No. 1 of the new 530 LXF, which won’t officially debut until the Miami International Boat Show in February.
November 29, 2018
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New Powerboat Registration Up: Registration of powerboats grows by 4.6 percent in April
Preliminary data for September 2018 shows registrations for new powerboats were up 4.6% on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis.
November 28, 2018
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Moores Yachts Introduces the New M30: 30' Cold-Molded Boat Blends the Best of Past and Present Yacht Design and Construction
James P. Moores, founder and president of Moores Marine, a premier vintage yacht restoration yard, is delighted to announce the opening of his new company, Moores Yachts, and the inception of its first yacht, the new M30.
November 27, 2018
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Azimut Yachts Grows in the U.S.: The yacht builder announces financial success at FLIBS
After a few weeks of negotiations, prompted by the activity at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the shipyard announces a US sales success of US $50 million. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the leading boat show in the United States, confirms th
November 26, 2018|
Published in the February 2018 issue
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Heather Magda Serrano
Beaver Island, Michigan Part Two: America's Emerald Isle
Then don’t forget your binoculars and bird identification charts because Beaver Island is also a critical stopover point for migratory birds.
As the birds fly up Lake Michigan on their way north to breeding grounds, a large variety of birds stay to res
November 24, 2018|
Published in the July 2018 issue
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Tim McKenna
Sailing the Great Lakes Part Two
One of the good things about sailing in and around the Islands in Lake Erie is that you have both easy and beautiful sailing as well as some navigational challenges if you want them. The sail between Middle Bass and North Bass Islands often reminds me of
November 23, 2018|
Published in the August 2017 issue
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Tim McKenna
Sailing the Great Lakes Part One: Exploring Lake Erie
The Great Lakes, from Ontario to Superior and all in between, provide us with a variety of sailing and cruising grounds unrivaled anywhere on the planet, but I imagine most of our readers are already aware of this.
November 21, 2018
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iNavX Establishes Direct Partnership Between Chart Providers and Users
iNavX, the benchmark mobile marine navigation application, recently announced that it will be releasing an entirely new backend system on December 1, 2018. Designed for speed, stability and security, the new iNavX backend system will replace the legacy Fu
November 19, 2018
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Evinrude Dealers on the Great Lakes Recipients of Yearly Award: Evinrude Announces Program Year 2018 Dealer of the Year Award Winners
Evinrude announced today the recipients of their Program Year 2018 Dealer of the Year awards; recognizing the Evinrude dealer network in the U.S. and Canada for excellence in sales and support. Award categories are further broken down into district, regio
November 18, 2018|
Published in the August 2018 issue
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Captain Danny Lee
Kings of Late Summer
was a month into my new duties as editor of Great Lakes Fisherman magazine when the fellow handing over the reins to the now-defunct pub took me salmon fishing. Ottie Snyder had taken me under wing and showed me how to rig the magazine’s new IMP boat for
November 17, 2018
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RBFF Boat Registration Program Brings More Than 50,000 Boats Back to the Water
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced yesterday that its Boat Registration Reactivation Program enticed 50,462 boat owners with lapsed registrations to renew their registration and get back on the water. This year’s program saw le
November 16, 2018
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Don't Miss the 2019 Progressive Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show
The 2019 Progressive® Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show drops anchor at McCormick Place from January 9 – 13, 2019 and you don't want to miss it. This year’s show is packed with more than 600 boats, 100 RVs, sailing and boating educational opportunities, plus t
November 14, 2018
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Kennedy Ray
Top 5 Things to Know About Boating on the Great Lakes
Boating on the Great Lakes is a unique experience that many enjoy. If you’re new to boating here or are trying to maximize your time well, here are our top 5 helpful hints and tips when boating on the Great Lakes.
November 13, 2018
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Sea Ray Celebrates Kickoff
Sea Ray is celebrating a successful kickoff to boat show season following the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Sea Ray and its dealers realized significant increases in sales compared to the prior year.
November 08, 2018
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Brady L. Kay
Boston Whaler Makes a Splash at FLIBS
Boston Whaler made a huge splash at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, with 22 models on display across two locations, including three boats making their Fort Lauderdale debut. The company also announced a new Internet of Thing
November 07, 2018|
Published in the February 2018 issue
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Adrienne Williams
Your Lake -- Grand Portage, Minnesota Part Two: Gateway To Another World
As much as the Pigeon River Falls presented a physical line of demarcation between two worlds, the Ojibwe hold a site near Grand Portage in highest spiritual regard. On the north side of Hat Point an aged and twisted cedar perches on a stone ledge overloo
November 06, 2018
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Mercury Sees Record Number of Engines at FLIBS
Mercury Marine continues to grow its presence in key saltwater markets including a record-setting presence at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Mercury outboards accounted for almost half of all engines in the on-water display at last wee
November 05, 2018
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Adrienne Williams
Your Lake -- Grand Portage, Minnesota Part One: Gateway To Another World
Nestled in the far reaches of Minnesota wilderness is a 36-slip marina, a casino, and the most impressive basalt waterfall you’ve ever seen. It’s the perfect getaway if you’re looking to leave behind the hustle and bustle of Thunder Bay or Duluth this sum
November 03, 2018
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Hannah Martinez
Cox Diesel Outboards: The Next British Invasion
Cox Marine, a UK-based company, is bringing professional diesel outboards to the Great Lakes for the first time. “After this Summer, we’ll be opening the doors to our distributor network in the US for private companies,” said Cox Business Development Mana
November 02, 2018
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Kennedy Ray
Top 6 Ghost Stories from the Great Lakes: Celebrate the Day of the Dead with these chilling stories
Are you an adrenaline junkie or someone who likes a good scare? Check out these places to get spooked!
November 01, 2018
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Garmin Product Updates: Exciting releases come as FLIBS begins
Garmin International, Inc. recently released a new line of products, including the BlueChart g3, LakeVü g3, GPSMAP 8600/8600xsv Series, inReach Mini Marine Bundle, and more. These many updates are being announced at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International
