Archive for February, 2012

The Right Wiring Tool for the Job February 29th 2012
Crimped wire connections are only as good as the tool and the operator. Here's how to make sure yours are right.

Humminbird 360 Imaging: Next-gen Fishfinder February 28th 2012
With this new fishfinder, you can look underwater 360 degrees around your boat.

Videographer Raises Money for Snipe Documentary — by Selling Snipes February 26th 2012
Stories of the worldwide family of Snipe one-design racing will soon be viewable in high definition—if enough money is raised.

M41 Catamaran Debuting in April February 24th 2012
Dave’s Custom Boats is introducing the largest wide-body cat yet.

Cranchi M40 ST and Fifty-8 Fly: New to the U.S. February 21st 2012
Cranchi unveiled two new models at the Miami International Boat Show

Beneteau Oceanis 48 Takes Two Awards in Miami February 19th 2012
The new Beneteau scoops up NMMA innovation prizes for its electric transom and iPad app.

Seven Marine 557 Outboard: In-Water Debut February 18th 2012
We take a short demo ride at the Miami International Boat Show with the most powerful outboard even built.

Miami Debuts by Honda Marine, Mercury Racing, and Premier February 17th 2012
A digital control for Honda outboards, a new sterndrive engine from Mercury, and an expensive Premier pontoon boat are highlights from opening day at Miami.

Vesper Marine AIS WatchMate Wins Safety Award in Miami February 17th 2012
Vesper's AIS and Kannad's SafeLink R10 run neck-and-neck to the finish line -- and both are praiseworthy safety products.

Teleflex Joystick Control for Outboards Debuts at Miami Boat Show February 16th 2012
Optimus 360 incorporates a digital power-steering helm and joystick that can be installed on any boat with twin cable-controlled outboards.

Furuno NavNet TZ Touch, Raymarine e12, and DeLorme inReach Hit Miami Boat Show February 16th 2012
The big marine electronics players arrive with some seriously advanced gear.

Dufour 36: Sailing Joy as Guiding Theme February 16th 2012
Finally the veil is off. After a long period of secrecy, Dufour has finally published renderings of their new Performance 36 model.

Sportboat Magazine Gets a Seasoned Editor February 14th 2012
Boats.com feature writer and blogger Matt Trulio adds a paper publication to his to-do list.

Boating & Fishing Games We Play February 13th 2012
Three top picks for rainy-day nautical nonsense.