2017

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November 21, 2017

Bill Maintains Great Lakes Funding

After a few months of uncertainty, it appears that the Great Lakes will continue to get federal funding that the Trump Administration proposed cutting in its original budget proposal. The…

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November 21, 2017

Humminbird Unveils New SOLIX 10

Humminbird is expanding its new innovative line of fishfinders, the SOLIX Series, with the SOLIX 10. The new SOLIX 10 features a 10.1-inch screen, ideal for use at the bow…

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Boats News

November 20, 2017

Cruisers Unveils 42 Cantius

Cruisers Yachts adds to its extensive line of Cantius luxury cruisers with the 42 Cantius, which builds upon popular characteristics of past models while upgrading other features. For example, the…

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November 17, 2017

Pioneer in Epoxy Construction Passes Away

Meade A. Gougeon, a pioneer in the use of epoxy boat construction and cofounder of Gougeon Brothers, passed away earlier this summer on August 27, 2017. He died peacefully surrounded…

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Business News

November 16, 2017

Spring Brook Marina Sold to Longtime Employee

Seneca, Illinois-based Spring Brook Marina has been in the Thorpe family since 1961, specializing in power boats sales. In September, owner Jim Thorpe sold Spring Brook to longtime employee Kyle…

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Events News

November 15, 2017

Les Cheneaux Islands Boat Show Turns 40

This summer, the Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show and Festival of Arts celebrated its 40th anniversary with the theme “Best of 40 Years.” A total of 160 boats…

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November 14, 2017

Donate to BoatU.S. on Giving Tuesday

BoatU.S. is asking boaters to consider donating to its programs on Giving Tuesday, November 28. Giving Tuesday follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and encourages the public to donate to…

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November 14, 2017

First Shinola Dive Watch Features Erie Monster

Detroit-based Shinola has unveiled a new Great Lakes-themed dive watch, just in time for the holidays. The stainless steel timepiece is rated for an underwater depth of 1,000 feet and…

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November 14, 2017

MarineMax Adds to BVI Fleet

MarineMax is adding to its British Virgin Island (BVI) charter fleet with the MarineMax 362, a customized Aquila 36 power catamaran. Through MarineMax Vacations, boaters can charter a variety of…

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November 14, 2017

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Damage 63,000 Boats

Now that the dust has begun to settle, BoatU.S. has begun to survey damages to the industry following hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The advocacy, services and safety group for recreational…

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Bill Maintains Great Lakes Funding

Humminbird Unveils New SOLIX 10

Cruisers Unveils 42 Cantius

Pioneer in Epoxy Construction Passes Away

Spring Brook Marina Sold to Longtime Employee

Les Cheneaux Islands Boat Show Turns 40

Donate to BoatU.S. on Giving Tuesday

First Shinola Dive Watch Features Erie Monster

MarineMax Adds to BVI Fleet

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Damage 63,000 Boats

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