March 12, 2014
Velasco 43 Named “European Powerboat of the Year”
French manufacturer Jeanneau was recently awarded the 2014 “European Powerboat of the Year” in the category of yachts up to 45 feet for its Velasco 43. The awards were presented…
March 12, 2014
Study Raises Concerns About Grass Carp in Great Lakes
According to a new study by the University of Notre Dame, grass carp invading the Great Lakes could pose a potential threat and do significant damage to the Great Lakes. …
March 10, 2014
Physical Barrier Best Way to Stop Asian Carp, Study Says
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released a study that suggests physically separating the Mississippi River and Great Lakes watersheds is the most effective way to prevent aquatic species…
March 10, 2014
Marquis to Manufacture VanDutch Yachts
Marquis Yachts LLC of Pulaski, Wisconsin signed an agreement with VanDutch Marine Ltd. of The Netherlands to manufacture all of VanDutch’s yachts sold worldwide. Marquis will manufacture all of VanDutch’s…
March 7, 2014
Great Lakes Water Levels on the Rise
New research shows that the frigid arctic-like weather the Great Lakes and Eastern United States have been experiencing this winter will likely contribute to a healthy rise in Great Lakes…
March 6, 2014
Industry Mourns Loss of Four Winns’ Charlie Winn
Charles E. “Charlie” Winn, a founder of Four Winns boat company in Cadillac, Michigan, passed away November 18. He was 70. Winn had a passion for the water, antique boats…
March 5, 2014
Escape Winter at the 2014 Palm Beach Boat Show
If you’re looking to escape the Great Lakes’ cold and snow this month, head down to South Florida’s West Palm Beach for the 29th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show…
February 28, 2014
Riviera Launches Pair of New Models
Australian builder Riviera Yachts introduced two new models at the 2013 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held this past October/November: The Riviera 565 SUV and the Belize 54 Motoryacht. Described…