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HydroHoist Boat Lifts has released a boat lift, the HarborHoist, that can raise between 4,400 to 25,000 pounds. With a self-leveling lift system, marine-grade and impact-resistant polyethylene tanks, the system…

In what is said to be the largest donation of its kind, Evinrude announced it is donating two million dollars’ worth of Evinrude ETEC G2 3.4L V6 outboards to the…

A new EdgeWater model debuted at the Cleveland Boat Show in January: The 262cx (Crossover) Dual Console. EdgeWater has also recently appointed Castaway Yacht Sales of Port Clinton, Ohio, as its…

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Barb Brooks of Boyne City; Peter Beauregard Jr. of Grosse Pointe Shores; and reappointed Dennis Nickels of Grand Haven to the State Waterways Commission.…

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be accessible to more than 70 passengers and 35 kayaks thanks to a newly-designed tour boat by Moran Iron Works, which will be launched by…

Charlevoix Yacht Club is getting a new home just north of Ferry Beach Park on the shores of Lake Charlevoix, according to Petoskey News. Planning commissioners reviewed and approved the…

Boats Group has appointed Brian Wolf as the company’s COO. Prior to joining Boats Group, Wolf oversaw Ford Motor Company’s autonomous vehicle (AV) go-to-market strategy and approach. Wolf will oversee…

Although we all thought Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel had retired — after owner Lou Ann Best announced in August 2018 that the beloved performer was hanging up her skis — …

At the annual Boyne Area Chamber Awards Gala, Van Dam co-founder Jean Van Dam (second from left) received the Outstanding Contribution Award. Van Dam served on the Charlevoix County Community…

Miller Boat Line has ordered a new 140-foot-long, 38.5-foot-wide ferry to join its current fleet of four passenger/vehicle ferries. The drive-on, drive-off ferry can accommodate 26 vehicles or 600 passengers…