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Annual List of Top 10 Boat Names Announced

February 28, 2012 – 6:50 am | Comments Off

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Making the decision to buy a boat comes easy for some people. Picking out a name for the boat, however, can prove to be much harder.
“A boat name reflects the life and …

West Marine Names Green Boating Products of the Year

February 22, 2012 – 9:38 am | Comments Off

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — West Marine, the country’s largest retailer of boating supplies and accessories, announced at the Miami Boat Show that three products were selected as “Green Product of the Year” Honorees. Entropy’s SuperSap” epoxy, …

Sperry Top-Sider Continues Brand Expansion Beyond Footwear

February 18, 2012 – 12:48 pm | Comments Off

LEXINGTON, Mass. – Sperry Top-Sider, the leading nautical performance and lifestyle footwear brand, announced the signing of three new license agreements  to expand Sperry Top-Sider branded products into the luggage, watches and eyewear categories. The new product …

Yamaha Receives Design Achievement Award at the Miami Boat Show

February 18, 2012 – 11:54 am | Comments Off

MIAMI — Best of Boating presented Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA the 2012 Design Achievement Award at the Miami International Boat Show today for their new 19-foot boat series that includes the Yamaha SX190 and Yamaha …

Boating Industry Groups Name Innovation Award Winners

February 16, 2012 – 4:03 pm | Comments Off

MIAMI — The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International awarded their annual Innovation Awards at the Miami International Boat Show today.
The Innovation Awards, organized by NMMA and judged by BWI, recognize products that …

Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft on Display at Miami Beach Show

February 16, 2012 – 3:29 pm | Comments Off

MIAMI BEACH – The Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft will be at ramp 16, slip 313 at the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, February 16-20.
A combination of cutting edge technology and retro glamour, the …

Miami Boat Show: Luxury Boats Priced Under $15,000

February 16, 2012 – 9:47 am | Comments Off

MIAMI — Luxury boats come in all sizes at the Miami International Boat Show and most will cost you a pretty penny , but there is only one priced under $15,000 and that is the …

Miami Boat Show Goes Interactive with New Attractions

February 16, 2012 – 4:44 am | Comments Off

MIAMI –The Miami International Boat Show opens today with a host of interactive exhibits, providing guests with unique opportunities for hands-on experience on the water, behind the wheel and in the classroom.
“No matter how novice …

St. Louis Boat Show Offering Free DIY Seminars for Hands-On Boaters

February 7, 2012 – 7:03 am | Comments Off

St. Louis, MO — New this year at the St. Louis Boat Show are “Fred’s Shed” DIY seminars for boat owners interested in learning new techniques for taking care of their boat or boat motor. Free …