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North Atlantic Right Whale off the coast of Massachusetts

NOAA Withdraws Proposed Speed Restrictions on Boats 35-65ft.

1/16/2025 - The proposed rule, intended to protect North Atlantic Right Whales, would have extended current restrictions to recreational boats ranging from 35 to 65 feet to a speed of 10 knots along much of the Eastern Seaboard for up to seven months of the year. In a significant development for the… SEE MORE

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world.

2024 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Wrap Up

11/30/2024 - We once again had the pleasure of attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. The 2024 edition lived up to FLIBS’ grand reputation, with sunny skies and a steady breeze that kept things comfortable for the USHarbors crew from Maine. And, as… SEE MORE

Jeff Wasil of the NMMA and Gus Blakely of Suzuki Marine USA. (Image Credit: Suzuki Marine)

Suzuki Marine Trailblazes Viable Path for Sustainable Marine Fuels in Florida

7/9/2024 - By Suzuki Marine. Effort Exemplifies “Kizuna” Commitment to Panama City Community and State. Panama City, FLA — Suzuki Marine USA has joined forces with the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), local dignitaries, and representatives of St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Florida to expand access to sustainable marine fuel for… SEE MORE

Yamaha F350 Outboard

5/3/2024 - By Pete McDonald. The new Yamaha F350 is packed with the latest technology and offers the best power-to-weight ratio in its class. As we see more midsize boats opting for big-horsepower or twin-engine installations, an outboard’s power-to-weight ratio ranks as a major factor in how a boat performs. With its… SEE MORE

Nine Boating Items That Should Be Maintained Regularly

4/6/2024 - By Kevin Falvey. Years ago, during an interview about durability while discussing engine componentry, a Cummins Marine engineer told me: “Everything has a cycle life.” That means stuff eventually wears out from repeated use. I’m relating the statement out of context, but the fact remains true. Of course, there is a… SEE MORE

Posted By Kim Perry, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2021

10 Tips For Enjoying Cold-Water Boating in Winter

2/17/2024 - By Ken Schultz. While most boats are laid up over winter, there’s still plenty of boating in winter to enjoy: in warmer climates for the purpose of fishing or simply cruising, on cold rivers where winter steelhead exist, in coastal waters for migrating species, and so forth. Whether you’re boating… SEE MORE

Boating: Assessing Our Carbon Footprint

1/3/2024 - By Eric Colby. Recreational boats account for less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report called “Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonization for the Recreational Marine Industry” commissioned by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations. The same vessels also create 0.7% of transportation carbon dioxide emissions in… SEE MORE

Cold weather options sailor. Image from Canvas.com

How To: Cold-Weather Seamanship

9/27/2023 - By boatingmag.com. Nine tips for boating in cold weather. The weather may have cooled, but the passion to continue boating burns bright for many. Once fall sets in for good, the skies get bluer, the air gets crisper, and the crowds get thinner. Use these tips to maintain personal safety… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: Affordable Boating Gear to Get You Started

9/22/2023 - By takemefishing.org. There are many potential equipment options for a new boat owner. However, if seeking budget-friendly boating equipment for beginners, this list can be abbreviated depending on the size of the boat and your boating priorities. Here three categories for compiling a starter list of affordable boating gear for… SEE MORE

How to Anchor Using Alternative Methods

9/14/2023 - By boatingmag.com My brother-in-law likes to fish offshore reefs, and the process once entailed navigating to a mark, dropping a float, and idling upwind or up-current to drop the anchor in hopes the set would drop us back to the float. This laborious process sometimes took three to four tries to set… SEE MORE

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