Posted on 02/12/2010

Bayliner just launched its newest entry-level boat - the 160 Outboard. Aimed at first-time buyers, the package focus on affordability and fun. The 16-foot boat starts at $11,500, and features a 60-horsepower Mercury four-stroke outboard. The comfortable, open cockpit benefits from Bayliner's exclusive beam-forward design that maximizes passenger space, and offers easy access to both bow and transom. The Bayliner 160 OB includes a high-quality single-axle trailer that makes launching and haulouts easy, and can be pulled by the average car. A low-maintenance fiberglass hull makes every tubing, wakeboarding and cruising adventure enjoyable!

Posted on 02/08/2010

The America’s Cup race has been postponed until Wed. Feb. 10, 2010. Race officer Harold Bennett could not find a wind which was settled enough and of sufficiently even strength to support the giant multihulls across the proposed 20 miles first leg. Racing resumes at 10:06 a.m. (4:06 a.m. EST) Wednesday. Races One and Three will be contested over a 40-mile upwind-downwind loop, while Race Two covers 39 miles around an equilateral triangle course comprising a 13-mile beat and two 13-mile reaches.

Posted on 01/31/2010

The Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology has moved its office to a new location, in The Boat School, 16 Deep Cove Road, in Eastport, ME 04631. Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology is the only nationally accredited distance-learning school of small-craft design in the United States. According to Westlawn director, Dave Gerr, “Westlawn Institute will work with The Boat School, which specializes in teaching boatbuilding, and which is the oldest school of boatbuilding in the United States.” The Boat School is an affiliate of Husson University, which has several satellite campuses throughout Maine, in addition to its main campus in Bangor.

Posted on 01/29/2010

The 2010 Miami International Boat Show focus is on affordability! Show producers, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), have expanded their offerings to showcase some of the best deals buyers have seen in years. Attendees can browse thousands of boats and marine accessories including runabouts, sportboats, fishing boats, cruisers, personal watercraft, jet boats, inflatables, luxury yachts and high-performance boats. Boats 15 to 85 feet will be located in the Miami Beach Convention Center and powerboats can be viewed in-water at the Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center.

Posted on 01/29/2010

BoatPartsSource.com recently launched their new website catering to do-it-yourself boaters and marine wholesalers searching for aftermarket marine products at discounted prices. The site intends to offer the largest assortment of surplus, discontinued and hard-to-find marine parts and accessories on the Web. Product categories include propellers, electronics. engine parts and accessories and a search tool specifically for Mercury and MerCruiser products. The company will expand their OEM manufacturer search tool as the site evolves.

Posted on 01/26/2010

Malibu Boats is promoting the passions and lifestyles of select Malibu customers with a "My Life My Boat" movement. Starting 2010, Malibu will shine a spotlight on a different boat owner each month as a part of the My Life My Boat program. Follow honoree profiles and stories on the Malibu blog, catch their photos on Malibu Boats Flickr page and videos and Malibu's YouTube Channel. Malibu encourages boaters to submit nomination of Malibu boat owners making a difference in their communities and their countries. Track the movement via Twitter, FaceBook and Malibu newsletter coverage.

Posted on 01/26/2010

TheOpenSea.com, a new online social network, aims to connect boaters with marine vendors so members can share knowledge, safety standards, and develop their boating community. Claiming to be a FaceBook meets LinkedIn –the private network is free to join and open to all types of experienced boaters, crew, and marine professionals. Members can create profiles, join clubs, upload ...

Posted on 01/20/2010

The 105th New York Boat shows starts today at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Over 1,000 boats will be on display, offering something for everyone - from the entry level buyer seeking affordable financing for $250 per month to the luxury cruising sailor eyeing the 50-foot yacht valued at $1.25 million. The show will also be debuting new technology and will continue to ...