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Highfield Boats Launches Largest Aluminum-Hulled RIB to Date

Highfield Boats has pushed the technology and luxury of its RIB range to its furthest limits yet with the launch of the all-new Sport 900.

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The Cursed Steamer

The Boiler Beach in Kincardine, Ontario, was named after the boiler that had washed ashore from the steamer ship The Erie Belle.

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Welsch’s Yearly Trip

When it comes to boating on the waters of the Great Lakes, all anyone needs is a good boat, good weather, and great company! Michael Welsch has lived this statement his entire life.

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A Lifelong Passion

Lois Breen has cultivated a lifelong passion for sailing on the Great Lakes.

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The Scoop On The Sloop

Deep in the waters of Lake Ontario, a light casts itself across a massive form beneath the water.

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The Great Loop Adventure Underway

We follow Elliot Maurice and his crew as they make their way towards Ohio

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The Coolest Teacher on Earth?

Canadian educator and students use Raymarine technology to locate and document undiscovered shipwrecks in the St. Lawrence Seaway.

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Standpipe Drain Bundle Solves Installation Woes

Unlike some plumbing solutions that require two holes to be drilled in a livewell, the Flow-Rite 1-1/8" Standpipe Drain Bundle needs only one.

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Brunswick Corporation named Among America’s Most Responsible Companies

For the second consecutive year, Brunswick Corporation has been named by Newsweek to the 2022 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies.

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An Angler's Winter Core

A contest for angler's to help the lakes that they fish in!

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Hubbell 100A Cable Sets Built for Years of Hard Use

It's not enough that a cordset simply supplies electricity to a boat; it needs to be overbuilt to deliver safe and reliable power.

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MarineMax Appoints New Marketing VP

Abbey Heimensen Appointed To Vice President Of Marketing

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How the Pandemic Affected Boating

The U.S. Coast Guard recently released the 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics, and reports of accidents, fatalities and injuries were significantly up over the prior year.

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Even Large Boats Can Have Retractable Cleats

While large vessels require heavy-duty deck hardware, that doesn't mean it has to look like it came off a workboat.

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Webasto Introduces CV Standard Battery System

Webasto has announced its new CV Standard Battery System.

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Bracket-Mounted Ritchie Compass Fits Any Steering Station

With the Bracket Mount Helmsman compass from Ritchie Navigation, it's simple to add this essential equipment to virtually any steering station, from a small flats boat to a large sportfisher's flybridge.

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Glomex Satellite Radio Antenna Receives More Than Music

Beyond a wide range of commercial-free entertainment, the high-performance Glomex RS100 Satellite Radio Antenna receives SiriusXM Marine for up-to-the-minute weather information and Fish Mapping.

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Shurhold Polisher Makes DIY Boat Restoration Easy

Restoring the rich, high-gloss finish is easy with Shurhold's World's Best Dual Action Polisher.

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New JBL Speakers Deliver Power, Finesse and Attractive Price

ProSpec Electronics' new 6-1/2" JBL Marine Stage two-way stereo speakers deliver the sheer power to be heard over a full-throttle roar and the finesse needed to hear subtle highs and lows while at anchor.

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Desl-Shok Removes Water in Diesel Fuel, Boosts Cetane Levels

While cleaner burning than previous formulations, ULSD (ultra-low-sulfur diesel) fuels offer less lubricity and can increase the likelihood of water contamination up to 10%.

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Mini Schmitt & Ongaro Horns Are Mighty in Volume

Extremely adaptable, Schmitt & Ongaro Mini Horns will fit in the tightest of spots and can be top- or flush-mounted, or hidden inside the boat.

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Flow-Rite Aerator Bundle Adds Convenient Overboard Draining

Flow-Rite's innovative MB-006 Pump-Out Aerator Bundle not only adds a high-performance PowerStream aerator to keep trophy catches healthy, but the convenience of fast overboard draining.

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Ritchie Compass for Small Boats Overcomes Navigation Issues

Designed for vessels from 16' to 35', the SuperSport Venture SS-PR2 magnetic compass from Ritchie Navigation delivers an accurate heading to stay on course.

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So You Want to Buy a Boat?

Here are some suggestions that we have developed over the years to help guide first-time boat buyers.

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Game of Thrones

Marine heads are often the unsung heroes when it comes to boating luxuries.

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Designing the Ultimate Dock

Your dock is where you store your boat, your waterfront gear, live, entertain, and more. Make sure you have a system that works for you.

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Diporeia Is Declining And We Should Be Concerned

When a critical member of the food web slowly declines in numbers, the effects start to appear in other fish.

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Dock Safety 101

Spring is a great time to install your dock. It’s also a great time to start putting together and practicing your dock safety plan.

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Great Lakes Ghost Stories

The world’s most treacherous lakes are no stranger to the ghosts and spirits we love to hear about this time of year. With Halloween just around the corner, you may want to remember these tales of haunted ships, ghost sightings and spooky lighthouses to s

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Get On Board Campaign Helps Grow Boating and Fishing this Summer

RBFF, NMMA and MRAA's collaborative campaign generated 3.4 billion impressions.

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BWI Boating Writer Scholarship

Would you or someone you know enjoy pursuing a career in boating media?

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Sea-Doo Pontoon Video Released

We recently caught up with Sea-Doo's James Hines to get the scoop on the all-new Switch, the PWC-inspired pontoon boat

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