Archive for September, 2012

Go-Fast Powerboat Videos: 2 Top Picks September 30th 2012
These polished and relatively recent videos give a real taste of the high performance powerboat world.

Boat Shows Update: Lido Yacht Expo 2012 September 28th 2012
The West Coast’s Big Boat Show Reaches its 34th Year.

Is the Wiring Support in My Boat Overdone? September 28th 2012
There are different ways for wiring support to be compliant with ABYC standards. Compliance failure is easy to see, but overkill is in the eye of the beholder.

Outboard Joystick Control Coming from Mercury Marine September 26th 2012
A trade show debut is set for early October, with production likely for the 2013 season.

Feeling Funky? 5 Secret Ways to Stop Being Seasick! September 26th 2012
Many boaters get that awful feeling of seasickness every time they leave the dock, but these tips could keep your lunch where it belongs.

Hallberg-Rassy 55: Expertly Updating the Line September 24th 2012
The Hallberg-Rassy builders in Ellös are revamping the upper segment off their program. The new HR 55 is scheduled to debut at the show in Düsseldorf.

Beneteau Finishes Greatest Loop Odyssey September 22nd 2012
A Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 recently completed the Great Loop around the Eastern US with her return to Annapolis.

Why Can’t I Use My LPG Tank Locker for Storage? September 20th 2012
Even if there's room in your LPG locker for extra gear, don't be tempted to put it in there.

Better Performance Without Adding Power: 2 Hot Tips September 18th 2012
Extra weight, construction imperfections, and underwater drag are the enemies of speed. Eliminate them to go faster.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41 DS: A New Deck Saloon Cruiser September 16th 2012
Even though the French have slowed the pace of their innovation, the Sun Odyssey 41 DS is their answer to the Bavaria Vision 42.

Cannes Boat Show Focus – Grand Banks 54EU and Beneteau Swift 50 September 15th 2012
Trawler motoryacht design continues to improve, and the Grand Banks 54EU and Beneteau Swift 50 are good examples.

BRP to Shut Down Sea-Doo Sport Boat Line September 14th 2012
Production of Sea-Doo sport boats will be discontinued, according to the Canadian firm, but Bombardier will continue to honor warranties.

Cannes Boat Show Focus: Helia 44 and Sunreef 82 September 14th 2012
One big cat and another very big cat took their wide stances at Cannes, and both drew crowds.

Mercury Racing 565-Powered 29-Footer Hits 99 mph. September 14th 2012
Mercury Racing's new 565 engine is still making its way into the market. A recent speed run at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout will help its cause.