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Brunswick to sell Hatteras and Cabo
Brunswick Corp. announced Thursday that its board of directors authorized the company to seek a buyer for its Hatteras and Cabo brands. …more
NMMA Reports a 10% Increase in Boat Sales for 2012
New numbers released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association showing a 10 percent jump in powerboat sales in 2012 are grabbing headlines at news outlets from the Wall Street Journal to the Miami Herald. …more
Mercury unveils new 150 Hp Four Stroke outboard marine engine
“This is the lightest 150-hp 4-stroke in the world,” said Steve Miller, Mercury Marine brand manager for large outboards. “We have the highest displacement, but the lowest weight. There is a saying, ‘There’s no replacement for displacement.’ This is a very low-stressed engine.” Read More….
Department of Energy: E15 causes “severe damage” to boat engines
WASHINGTON – The results from two studies conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on the effects of E15 on marine engines were released on Friday, showing that the gasoline and ethanol blend can cause issues including drivability, materials compatibility, increased emissions, and long-term durability in outboard, stern drive and inboard engines, according to the […]
BRP (Evinrude) signs outboard marine motor deal with Tohatsu
BRP signed an agreement with Tohatsu Corp. to supply a range of Evinrude outboard engines from 3.5 hp to 15 hp, the company said. Read More…
Yamaha Marine puts Canadian financials under U.S. umbrella
The board of Yamaha Motor Co. voted to transfer all shares of Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. to its American subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., the company said in a statement on its website. Read More….
Yamaha Marine announces fall incentive promotion
KENNESAW, Ga. – Yamaha Marine Group is launching a new customer incentive plan called “Why Wait? Buy Now!” The plan provides three-year Yamaha Extended Service on eligible purchases of Yamaha outboards. Read More….
Bennett Marine wins patent lawsuit against Lenco Marine
Trim tab manufacturer Bennett Marine was awarded judgments totaling more than $250,000 from Lenco Marine, company president Richard DeVito Jr., and Rinker Boats in a patent infringement case dating from 2004. Read More…..
Honda Introduces new BF 250 Marine Outboard Engine
Honda Marine introduced the new BF250 horsepower, four-stroke engine, the most powerful outboard to join the Honda Marine lineup and now the company’s flagship model. The Honda BF250 marine outboard engine incorporates a host of Honda-exclusive technologies that provide increased value and benefit to consumers, the company said. Read More…..
Mercury Marine unveils the Spitfire Aluminum Propeller
Mercury Propellers is proud to introduce “Spitfire,” Mercury’s first four-blade aluminum performance propeller designed for boaters using 25 hp to 125 hp outboards. Read More…