December

Yamaha Announces Biggest Product Launch in Company History

Yamaha’s Bridgeport, AL, testing facility was the setting for its largest new outboard launch in company history this past November.

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Bayliner Cruiser Plant Tour

Have you ever wondered or wanted to see exactly how a boat is made? To see this fascinating process, BoaterNews visited the Brunswick facility in Knoxville, TN, where Sea Ray has recently been joined by Bayliner Cruisers.

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Sea-Doo Wins Prestigious Award

BRP has been named the “Grand Award Winner” as decided by Popular Science in the annual “Best of What’s New” for its 2009 Sea-Doo GTX iS watercraft with iControl technology.

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Parternership Benefits Ontario Cottagers

BOATsmart! Canada and the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) have joined forces in hopes of increasing the number of licensed boaters on the water in cottage country.

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A Boathouse to Call Home

Angular, rustic, charming, contemporary – the inspiration for boathouse design in Ontario is almost as varied as the settings in which you find them and the cottagers who call them home.

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Rudiments of the Road

Trailer boating is a great way to expand your boating horizons. However, a fun day on the water can be ruined by a nightmare on the launch ramp or roadside bearing failure. In this month’s Boats&Places Magazine Feature, Mike Gridley covers all the important aspects of trailering – from loading up to launching your boat and everything in between. 

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Boathandling 101: Trailering DVD Available for Christmas

Boat Handling 101 – Trailering offers boaters of all experience levels techniques and tips for trailering safely. Mike Gridley, producer and host of PowerBoat Television, shares his wealth of boating and boat trailering knowledge and experience including howto select a towvehicle, driving tips and launch ramp etiquette. Boat Handling 101 – Trailering is a great addition to this popular DVD series.

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Updating Refrigeration

Energy management on board is something all boaters should be aware of. One of the biggest draws on your batteries could be the refrigerator you’re running. Did you know Energy Star appliances are now available for your boat? Mike Gridley takes you through the steps involved in updating your old refrigerator with a newer, more energy efficient one.

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