A 10-percent increase in boat sales helped Brunswick Corporation record an 8-percent increase in net sales and an increase in its net earnings of $55.

Legend Boats purchased a new 75,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in north-central Arkansas, the company announced. The Midway, Ark., facility

Three national boating, fishing and conservation organizations that serve kids and families are the recipients of new education grants from the Recrea

Jeff Angers, president of the Center for Coastal Conservation, testified before Congress this week on behalf of the many marine industry groups at a h

When we first bought our place up on one of the Finger Lakes we had all we could do to furnish it and make ends meet on two homes. The thought of gett

BoatUS said it hand-delivered Tuesday more than 15,000 comments from concerned boaters, sailors and anglers to the Federal Communications Commission,

The Duke O' Fluke is a floating store that offers products and experiences from the natural world. Like most stores, there is a core product - it's n

Joe Lewis, president of Mount Dora Boating Center in Mount Dora, Fla., was elected chairman of the Grow Boating board of directors for the 2011-12 ter

There is nothing better than relaxing by the water, listening to tunes and chowing down on some finger-licking, award-winning ribs - unless of course,

Test results show seven new positive detections for Asian carp DNA beyond electrical barriers in the Chicago Area Waterway System, according to inform

Last weekend the third annual Youth Outdoor Fest was held at La Crosse's Pettibone Park. The popular event, set up along the east shore of the lagoon,

Hubbell Marine Electrical Products was awarded a three-year contract as the exclusive supplier of shore power products for the American Boatbuilders A

The winner of the largest prize package ever awarded in the history of Nipawin Pike Festival received the keys to his brand new pontoon boat on Thursd

A local businessman wants to let the public sail Lake Monona on his hand-built pontoon boat, but a city contract and other legal issues are holding th

With the formal launch of its 4.3Gi, 200-hp entry-level V-6 engine, Volvo Penta completed the transition to the New Generation, New Technology gasolin

Four businessmen are working to bring the Warrior boat brand back to the marketplace, according to a release. The new owners purchased all rights to t

Pontoon manufacturer Premier Marine has announced the acquisition of Weeres Industries and Palm Beach Marinecraft. Co-owners of Premier, Bob Menne and

The same guy who drove Soulsville to success and helped steer the NBA to Memphis is now driven to shake up the RV park and campground industry with hi

The National Marine Manufacturers Association recently reported key findings from its annual Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract.

At a boat show this spring I got into a debate with a guy who quizzed me on what was the most important amenity, feature or quality on a pontoon boat.

The July 4th holiday is expected to bring record numbers of boaters, sailors and anglers to the water.

In 1912, Alonzo Fisher started what is now known as Fisher's Marina on the banks of Buckeye Lake in Ohio.

This weekend, Johnny Mac Sturgill will help introduce his wife to Hungry Mother Lake, a place where he spent many summer days as a high school student

Because beauty is in the details, there's no item too small to look its best.

There is no doubt the pontoon and deck boat industry has seen a major increase in horsepower over the past few years.

Boat owners are often pet people, and why not?

Charges are pending against a suspect accused of stealing more than $120,000 worth of boats. Police said the suspect stole several boats and other it

The best fisherman I know tweaks most of his fishing lures right out of the box, doctoring-up the baits before they even make it into his boat, let al

Kelly Kowall is one of those rare individuals capable of turning tragedy into a wide-reaching good.

According to the California State Compensation Insurance Fund, "The American Medical Association has called for warning labels to be placed on bungee

Gordon Reed has owned, built or rehabilitated more than 40 boats, but this one is probably his favorite. It is - or was - a 1965 Glastron Crestflit

The Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days event on Ramsey Lake was a great experience for Duhamel and Dewar, owners and distributors of Legend Boa

The future reliability of the GPS system across the United States is in question, according to BoatUS, because of a proposal by a private company to u

ONE Noosa tourism operator is quietly fighting back against the "summer from hell" trading downturn with the first electric pontoon boat for hire in A

Mercury Marine will host a job fair July 21 to fill 150 positions during the next two months at the Fond du Lac location. The positions start at $

It's that time of year again when the daytime temperatures lead to hot water in the local lakes and streams. Even the seemingly terminally chilly L

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations is hosting its first International Marine Hybrid Propulsion Conference Nov. 14 at The Rai in

Organizers of the upcoming Take a Soldier Fishing weekend at Ray Roberts Lake need boat owners to help out. "We need all kinds of boats - bass, cra

Jeff Wasil, emissions certification engineer for Bombardier Recreational Products' Evinrude Marine Engine division, testified Thursday on behalf of th

For more than a decade, the extended Rowley family has gathered in Central Nebraska each year for Fourth of July holidays filled with family, firework

Plans are underway for the 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show as show organizers hope build on the increase in exhibitors, sales and

Some of the most remarkable events of my life occurred while I wasn't paying attention. I'm not unique in that respect; as you read this you'll probably nod out loud, knowing exactly what I mean.

True Utility has an impressive line of small key ring tools, including the tiny and waterproof CashStash that is designed to keep reserve cash close by in case of an emergency.

Suzuki has made itself into a worldwide brand by refusing to ever rest during its 102-year history.

It was a family reunion: grandparents, parents, a host of brothers and sisters and others onboard the pontoon boat and all eyes were on the 16-year-old girl rejoicing in the incomparable sensation of riding a tube on a hot day on the Colorado River.

"One of the best times of the year to enjoy Portland, Ore., is during the Fourth of July when the blues festival kicks off three ideal summer months," stated Dave King enthusiastically.

I think it's the colors that always seem to lure me in at the boat shows.

It's crazy all the things our phones can do these days (besides actually making phone calls).

So you've found it, that perfect spot.

The "Christmas in July" Boat Parade filled White Lake with holiday-themed boats under sunny skies Saturday. Family teams decorated pontoon boats to

The protective and disposable sleeves keep your phone safe and dry, plus you can still dial, talk, text, use your touch screen and listen to your tune

The number of marine assistance calls to Sea Tow's nationwide 24-hour dispatch center during Independence Day weekend increased by 32 percent from 201

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation announced that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with assistance from the Florida D

While most communities line Main Street to celebrate the Fourth of July, Guilford Lake goers line the shore line. "Bigger lakes have yacht clubs bu

It's probably one of the most unusual boats you'll see on Lake Guntersville, a man selling snow cones from his pontoon boat. When Doug Gibbs has 32

You've got a snazzy runabout or cruiser. Just ahead, you see a shiny new pontoon zipping along the river. Really zipping. No match for you, however. I

It was the end to the Memorial Day weekend when a 32-foot motorboat with four persons aboard pulled up to the fuel dock. Moments later, after filling

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders may expand to a second location, noting that an Oak Harbor location could create 100 new jobs within the company. N

The Environmental Protection Agency issued fuel pump labeling and other requirements Tuesday for gasoline blends containing more than 10 percent and a

During the weekend of June 24-26, 313 agencies from around the country registered and participated in Operation Dry Water, a national weekend of Boati

With Detroit Lakes being known for having 412 lakes within a 25-mile radius, it's no surprise that boat parades on the Fourth of July are popular.