Archive for January, 2013

New DCB Catamaran Tops 170 mph January 29th 2013
The M41 Widebody, with 1,350-hp Mercury Racing engines and a hull created by Class-A surfacing, reportedly has even more speed up its sleeve.

Renting a Boat vs. Buying: The Pros and Cons January 26th 2013
Boating is an expensive hobby – dare we say, passion – and choosing whether to rent a boat or buy one is a big decision.

Future of Donzi and Fountain Still Undetermined January 24th 2013
Meanwhile Baja hopes to make a splash with the GT-30 at the upcoming Miami International Boat Show.

Loïck Peyron Wins Seamaster Award January 23rd 2013
For the fastest circumnavigation ever, the French sailing hero received this special award, presented for the first time at the Düsseldorf Boat Show.

European Yacht of the Year 2013: The Winners January 22nd 2013
Finally, the secrets are out: During Flagship Night following the opening day of the Düsseldorf Boat Show, the winners of the EYOTY contest got on stage.

European Powerboat of the Year 2013: The Winners January 21st 2013
In the festive surroundings of Düsseldorf the eagerly anticipated winners of the European Powerboat of the Year 2013 Awards were announced.

Elan 400: Performance Matches Comfort January 18th 2013
With a new 40-footer, the Slovenians complete their performance line.

European Powerboat of the Year Awards 2013: The Candidates January 16th 2013
There are plenty of new boats on exhibit at the boat shows, but which ones are a cut above the rest? The European Powerboat of the Year contest seeks to answer that question.

European Yacht of the Year Awards 2013: The Candidates January 15th 2013
After the windy opener at Southampton, the second test for European Yacht of the Year in La Spezia was much more mellow. Nevertheless, failures occurred.

Does Copper Need Coating in the Marine Environment? January 13th 2013
Copper bus bars can take on a patina without losing any of their conductivity, but there's no harm in protecting them further.

New Evinrude E-TEC 135 H.O. Aims For 150 Performance Level January 12th 2013
A big V6 powerhead should give this two-stroke a load of bottom-end power.

Nor-Tech Completes First Outboard-Powered 298 Sport Center Console January 10th 2013
The performance builders have their hands full with orders for this 29-footer -- the smallest boat in their line-up.

Lagoon 39: Versatile and Multifaceted January 9th 2013
Cruising catamarans often resemble one another like peas in a pod. With its latest model line, Lagoon aims to break this trend to uniformity.

BoatsBank Offers Loans at Low Rates January 8th 2013
New service provides boating-oriented loans