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Wellcraft Boats Receives Fourth Marine Industry CSI Award

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:12:27 -0400

For a fourth time, Wellcraft has been recognized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) with its annual Marine Industry CSI award, recognizing excellence in customer satisfaction.

Wellcraft manufactures four boat series: Coastal, Fisherman, Sportsman and Scarab ranging from 18 to 36 feet in length. This award applies to the Fiberglass Outboard Boats category.

The spirit of the CSI Award Program is to elevate the importance of customer satisfaction programs and recognize industry best practices in a positive manner. Winners are not permitted to publicize their individual scores, however, an average score of 90 or above for 2008 program year boat models is required to earn this award.

For the Seventh Time in a Row Cobalt Runabouts Are Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates Study.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:27:59 -0400

For the seventh straight time*, large runabouts (20 to 29 feet) built by Cobalt Boats have ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates Boat Competitive Information StudySM, addressing owners who purchased their boats between June 1, 2006 and May 31, 2007. The study investigated owners satisfaction with their runabouts across six factors: 1) engine, 2) ride and handling, 3) design and styling, 4) water sports, 5) sound system, and 6) helm and instrument panel. Cobalt boats ranks highest in each of the six factors.

Yanmar Marine's B5 Bio Diesel Approval

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:09:54 -0400

Yanmar Marine's B5 Bio Diesel Approval

Yanmar Marine has approved B5 Bio Diesel fuel for use across most of its recreational marine engines, as part of the company's continuing efforts to encourage environmentally friendly boating.

In general, when compared to standard diesel fuel, B5 Bio Diesel usage can reduce particulate matter and the emission of so-called greenhouse gases. A maximum 5% B5 Bio Diesel is blended with standard fuel and must conform to ASTM D6751 or ISO EN14214 specifications.

THE NEW SEA RAY® 210 SUNDECK® OFFERS EVERYTHING AND MORE

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:43:39 -0400

With its all-new 210 Sundeck, Sea Ray set out to create an entry-level craft that would give families everything they wanted and more for unlimited days of on-water excitement. The result is an impressive runabout boasting more versatility, more safety, more comfort, more storage, more performance -- more everything!

Take, for example, the wraparound windshield. It's just like the one you'll find on Sea Ray's larger Sundecks, constructed of tempered and tinted glass. There's a fiberglass bow block-off door below this windshield to limit air flow into the cockpit while the vessel is underway. This is another feature you won't find on too many deck boats this size.

For those who crave the wind-in-their-hair freedom that bow riders provide, the 210 Sundeck offers a pair of lounges up front with integral armrests and cup holders. These bow seats are deep and perfectly shaped for safe, comfortable reclining. They're also hinged to provide access to big port and starboard storage compartments. At the nose, an optional telescopic ladder can be added for no-hassle boarding from the shore.

Every feature in the 210's cockpit has been calculated to maximize comfort and user-friendliness. Twin bucket seats welcome the driver and companion; both seats swivel and slide and have flip-up, thigh-rise bolsters. A lockable fiberglass head compartment in the port console means less dockside restroom stops, therefore, more time for family fun.

Hatteras Yachts is pleased to announce the newest member of its fleet, a 56 Motor Yacht

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:30:40 -0400

Hatteras Yachts is pleased to announce the newest member of its fleet, a 56 Motor Yacht that incorporates original design concepts, a spacious interior and intuitive features that make this an ideal boat for the owner-operator. Priced at under $2 million, the 56 Motor Yacht represents a new entry-level product for the thousands of boat owners who aspire to own a Hatteras.

Boaters the world over appreciate the advanced design and robust construction that sets Hatteras apart from the fleet. Like all Hatteras models, the 56 features a solid-fiberglass hull bottom that includes beefy support for key areas such as the tunnels, shaft log and strut locations. Divinycell coring is infused into the hull sides, decks and superstructure to add stiffness and reduce weight. And the hull benefits from an advanced variable-deadrise design that utilizes large propeller tunnels to reduce draft and increase efficiency.

The 56 Motor Yacht features a pair of 705-hp Cummins QSM11s as standard equipment, installed in a V-drive configuration with the gearbox forward. This positions the engine room as far aft as possible and allows for more living space below. Combined with the boats 18-foot 2-inch beam, this configuration gives the 56MY as much interior volume as many yachts in the mid-60-foot range. Powered by its standard engines, the 56 Motor Yacht is expected to achieve a cruising speed of 18 knots and top end of 21 knots. With her 900-gallon fuel capacity, that provides a usable range of approximately 300 nautical miles. Optional 1,000-hp CAT C18s will push the 56 to a cruise of 26 knots and a top end of 29 knots. The 56MY features a three-stateroom, two-head arrangement that includes a 130-square-foot full-beam master stateroom amidship, a VIP stateroom forward, and guest bunks to port. An optional arrangement provides for a private crew quarters with discreet access, in lieu of the third guest stateroom.

SEA-KING DELIVERS HD SIMPLICITY WITH INTRODUCTION OF 1800-HD AND 1500-HD ANTENNAS

Thu, 22 May 2008 13:58:56 -0400

SEA-KING DELIVERS HD SIMPLICITY WITH INTRODUCTION OF 1800-HD AND 1500-HD ANTENNAS

Satellite Antenna Leader Unveils Out-of-Box HD Ready Solutions with Enhanced Design for Increased
Signal Strength, Broader Coverage and Reliable Performance in Rough Seas

King Controls, a leading manufacturer of mobile satellite antenna systems
for marine and terrestrial markets, announced today the Sea-King 1800-HD and 1500-HD marine
satellite TV antennas. A redesign of its previously existing full motion satellite domes, the new
Sea-King line offers cutting-edge advancements in antenna design with unmatched compatibility
including HDTV programming from DIRECTV® and DISH Network™. Fully HD-ready with no
additional accessories required, the 1800-HD and 1500-HD offer boaters increased signal
strength that ensures superior viewing capability over a broad coverage area, even in rough seas
or poor weather conditions. With the Sea-King 1800-HD and 1500-HD antennas, boaters can
enjoy greater satellite viewing options, enhanced performance and true HD simplicity, at an
unparalleled price.

King Controls’ new Sea-King 1800-HD and 1500-HD antennas employ an innovative design that
provides boaters with more efficient access to their favorite satellite TV programming.
Challenging the widely accepted, but dated, industry design, King Controls has replaced the
front-mounted low noise block (LNB) with a pioneering rear feed design. This new less cluttered
dish design optimizes signal strength resulting in a substantially larger geographic coverage
area. Additionally, the rear mounted LNB creates a lower center of gravity within the dome
promoting greater stability, smoother motor operation and extended product life. The durable and
robust domes also use ultra-quiet and quick servomotors allowing them to handle the demands
of the open seas with ease, making Sea-King antennas the fastest tracking models in their class.

Marquis 40 Sport Coupe Receives "Best of Year" Award

Sat, 17 May 2008 14:14:52 -0400

Marquis 40 Sport Coupe Receives "Best of Year" Award from

Peter Janssen, Editorial Director of MotorBoating magazine (left) presents the Best of Year award to Robert VanGrunsven, President of Marquis Yachts.

- Marquis Yachts of Pulaski, Wisconsin was presented with a prestigious "Best of Year" award during the recent Miami International Boat Show. The distinction was presented by MotorBoating magazine to recognize the company's new Marquis 40 Sport Coupe as the best new yacht in its class for 2007. The 40 Sport Coupe was first introduced during the company's annual dealer conference in July, 2007.

THE NEW AZIMUT 58

Sat, 17 May 2008 10:13:03 -0400

THE NEW AZIMUT 58

The new Azimut 58 Flybridge developed and built in the Azimut Yachts yards in Avigliana has been presented in at the Genoa International Boat Show.

A tribute to the sea, the element from which every form draws life. This is the thought that gave rise to the creative idea behind the new Azimut 58: ample flanks from which large spaces take shape in which to live a direct relationship with the sea. Generous volumes whose forms reflect the waves of the sea.

The Azimut 58 Flybridge, designed by Stefano Righini, reflects in the sea–green color, dedicated to the first model, the beauty of the nature of islands and atolls and diffuses in the interiors of the saloon the luminosity of the external panoramas through huge expanses of glass and the new rectangular panoramic windows of the master cabin, for the first time openable. The large, square bow, a flybridge that unites the dining area with the sun deck in a rational way: distinctive features of the external volumes that ensure maximum comfort and pleasure of onboard life.

Bertram Yacht Introduces 410 Convertible

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:23:52 -0400

Bertram Yacht Introduces 410 Convertible

BERTRAM YACHT DEBUTS NEW 410 CONVERTIBLE IN SERIES OF EVENTS,

MIAMI, Fla. Bertram Yacht, the legendary builder of high-performance sportfishing

vessels, unveils the new 410 Convertible through a series of events beginning with a

summer demo tour along the East Coast with stops in Jacksonville, Stuart and St.

Augustine, Fla., Wilmington, NC and Charleston, SC. A VIP soiree in Wrightsville Beach,

NC and press function at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo cap off the private launch

schedule, while the public is introduced to the newest Bertram model at the 2007 Ft.

Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. The 410 joins the 360 and 450 models

as a complete owner-operator fishing and cruising platform.

Interlux introduces a new antifouling, Pacifica

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:12:24 -0400

Interlux introduces a new antifouling, Pacifica

Vice President for Marketing Bob Donat said “In responding to many customer requests, particularly in Southern California,
Interlux is proud to introduce Pacifica. Pacifica is a new antifouling that provides an alternative to boat owners,
boatyards and those in the boating community looking for a copper free antifouling paint to reduce copper accumulation.
Pacifica does not contain copper and uses a controlled biocide release mechanism to combat fouling.

Pacifica erodes away over time but is tough enough to hold up to regular cleanings if necessary. What’s
more, Pacifica meets the most stringent VOC regulations in California. Boatyards will love the fast dry
properties of Pacifica which allow boats to be painted and launched the same day.”

Bertram Yacht Introduces Its New Flagship The 700 Convertible

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:13:20 -0400

Bertram Yacht Introduces Its New Flagship

Bertram Yacht, the legendary builder of high-performance sportfishing yachts, unveils the new 700 Convertible, the flagship of the Bertram fleet, at the 2007 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. Responding to an increased industry and customer demand for yachts in the 67-74 category, Bertram Yacht and Ferretti Group created the largest Bertram model with performance, luxury and comfort in mind.

Featuring as an option, the exclusive ARG (Anti-rolling Gyro) technology, which suppresses rolling motion and reduces rolling angle by up to 50 percent. The 700 is a battlewagon in all types of weather conditions. The deep-V hull, which set the standard for offshore excellence more than 40 years ago, coupled with the modification of the hull strakes to reduce impact at the bow of the boat, combine for a smoother ride and increased performance. With optional power, the Bertram 700 Convertible has projected top end speeds of 35 knots.

New to the Bertram design, the 700 gives owners the option of selecting a flybridge rod locker and freezer, adding to the renowned smart fishability of Bertram Yachts. Advanced

Monterey Boats broadens warranty coverage

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:55:36 -0400

Monterey broadens warranty coverage

Monterey Boats of Williston, Fla., is offering a limited lifetime warranty program to meet what it calls consumer demand for more comprehensive coverage.

The program is called MVP — “most valuable protection.”

“People are really starting to count their warranties,” said Lou Vazquez, director of marketing and dealer development, in a telephone interview.

Vazquez says consumers are demanding the same all-inclusive coverage they get from auto manufacturers."

Sailing Nightwatch

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:55:56 -0500

Please check out my blog at http://sailingnightwatch.wordpress.com/. It covers everything from making the decision to buy a boat to restoring the boat and getting ready to go cruising in 4 years.

THE NEW SEA RAY® 300 SELECT EX -- SUPER ACTION HERO

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:04:51 -0500

The new flagship of Sea Ray's Sport Boats series, the 300 Select EX, is a premium runabout that boasts the perfect blend of muscle and sophistication. It's just the sort of powerboat James Bond (007) would use to outrun the bad guys and then romance his latest leading lady at sunset. We're talking about impeccable craftsmanship, advanced technology and executive comfort. Think brawny action star with good looks and brains, too.

Rigged with a MerCruiser® 496 Magnum® Bravo® III gas sterndrive (375 hp - 280 kW) with Digital Throttle and Shift, the 300 Select EX promises hair-straightening acceleration and precise handling. The boat comes standard with power-assisted steering and runs on a proven 21-degree hull for big-water acuity. Twin gas and diesel engine options are available up to 640-hp total, offering enhanced maneuverability and truly sizzling speeds.

Cabo Yachts Introduces New 38 Flybridge

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:19:25 -0500

Cabo Yachts is proud to announce the 38 Flybridge as the newest edition to their highly regarded line of high-performance sportfishing boats. The Cabo 38 Flybridge is destined to be yet another great addition to the Cabo fleet and a favorite among fishermen.

The Cabo 38 Flybridge follows the successful launch last year of the Cabo 38
Express. The uncompromising Cabo 38 Flybridge is built utilizing the same superior construction techniques that has established a benchmark for quality in the industry. The Cabo 38 Flybridge is designed to be an excellent intermediate size boat with the same ride and handling characteristics of a larger vessel that comes equipped with a package that will appeal to the most discerning buyer. The new Cabo 38 Flybridge offers the range and performance that today’s fisherman demands – but, don’t be fooled by the size.

The Cabo 38 Flybridge