By Webmaster The Environmental Protection Agency finalized renewable fuel standards through 2016, angering the ethanol industry but still increasing ethanol requirements and effectively breaking the so-called blend wall. The blend wall is the term given to the amount of ethanol in the overall fuel supply that the engine fleet can tolerate without …read more

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By jonathan.sweet Honda Marine is announcing a new, significantly expanded commercial and government warranty program for marine engines and related products. The new warranty doubles the current coverage from 12 months to 24 months and includes the rental business. The new warranty for engines purchased by state, local, and federal governments adds …read more

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By jonathan.sweet The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure to look for the BI Weekly 5 every Tuesday on BoatingIndustry.com. 1. EPA increases ethanol requirements More ethanol will be making its way into the nation’s fuel after the EPA …read more

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By Reagan Haynes Boaters have “a vested interest in protecting the nation’s waterways.” That was according to a letter to the editor in the Miami Herald on Monday from the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, which said the Miami International Boat Show has been “a good neighbor and placed the utmost importance …read more

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By Brianna Liestman West Palm Beach, Fla. – MyTaskit announced today that customers of its hosted solution for the MyTaskit Pro Operations module (formerly DockMaster) will now receive Gold Support at no additional charge. Gold Support will provide customers with online group training classes and individual training and/or custom report creation per each …read more

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By Brianna Liestman Lake Minnetonka, Minn. – Gekko announced the addition of seven new dealers to its network. The company said its new 2016 Surf Edition boats have been well received, which contributed to the additions. The 22′ Komodo is expected to be in production soon. Gekko believes its new Surf Edition is …read more

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By Webmaster T-H Marine Supplies of Huntsville, Ala., acquired the assets of HydroWave LLC of Carrollton, Texas. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. HydroWave designs, manufactures and sells a patented line of marine sound technology devices that attract fish for anglers. “We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of …read more

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By Webmaster On Nov. 15, Joe Harris boarded Gryphon Solo 2, an Akilaria RC2 Class 40, and left Newport, R.I., in an attempt to break the singlehanded non-stop around-the-world record on a 40-foot boat. The record is 137 days and Chinese sailor Guo Chaun set it in 2013 aboard Qingdao, also an …read more

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By Webmaster Aquatic AV named Terry Leiby vice president and national sales manager to lead the expansion of the company’s distribution network across the United States and Canada. The California-based manufacturer of marine audio entertainment products said Leiby has more than 20 years of experience creating and building sales channels, partnerships and …read more

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By Webmaster The Martin Flory Group said it will help boat trailer manufacturer Phoenix Trailers with its North American public relations. “With a solid line of attractive and durable trailers, we’re proud to be representing Phoenix Trailers and promoting their activities throughout North America,” Martin Flory Group president Laura Martin said in …read more

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By Brianna Liestman CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Volvo Penta has supplied the integrated engine and drive systems for the new Chesapeake-class MKII launch delivered this month by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding to the Tampa Bay Pilots Association. The 52.7-ft. 28-knot pilot boat, designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates, is powered by twin Volvo Penta D11 six-cylinder …read more

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By Brianna Liestman Melissa Danko, executive director of the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, was named the Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year for 2015 at the awards breakfast during the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, which took play on Nov. 15-18. Danko has led the for the past 15 years after …read more

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By Webmaster A boat held by Somali pirates was freed after a gun battle, fishermen and witnesses said Sunday, asserting that several of the pirates were killed. There was no precise information about the boat or the fate of its crew, whether international forces were involved in the rescue or whether the …read more

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By Brianna Liestman ALMERE, Netherlands – Yanmar Marine International B.V. introduced an extended three yearsʼ period of YANMAR Limited Warranty for sailboat engine models. This extended warranty of three years is offered to owners of specific Yanmar marine engine models which will be used for private and personal pleasure use only. The following …read more

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By Webmaster A bill that would raise the age to legally operate a personal watercraft in Florida from 14 to 16 was filed by state Sen. Jeremy Ring. The bill also would end the practice of allowing children to steer a boat with the proper supervision of an adult with boater education. …read more

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By Webmaster Torqeedo has introduced a new flagship model for the Cruise 10.0, its low-voltage Cruise line. This 20-hp-equivalent, emission-free outboard can plane light boats at speeds of as much as 28 mph and moves displacement hulls from 3 to 10 tons as fast as 9 mph. “Torqeedo’s range of products encompasses …read more

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By Webmaster Two men died and five were rescued after their pontoon boat capsized off the coast of New Jersey on Friday, flinging the occupants into chilly waters. Investigators believe the boat was tossed by choppy seas on a day with fairly heavy boat traffic. Witnesses said some of the survivors were …read more

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By Webmaster The National Coast Guard Museum Association launched a new social media initiative designed to collect and share personal stories of heroism and honor dedicated to the Coast Guard. The campaign gets underway in advance of the release of the Disney film “The Finest Hours,” which will open nationwide on Jan. …read more

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