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New CNC Propeller Design from Mercury Racing

Boats and Places
Jun 15, 2020
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Mercury Racing has launched a new 300hp Five-Blade CNC Cleaver propeller designed to maximize outboard performance. The propeller features a new surface-piercing proprietary blade, that delivers stronger acceleration and top-end speed, than the Mercury Racing...

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Boating becomes Popular Pandemic Pastime

Boats and Places
Jun 10, 2020
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With many adults working from home during the last few months, the urge to get outside and enjoy summer is strong. People are looking closer to home for family and vacation time — and more are exploring recreational boating. Boat sales are increasing with ...

Report on the State of the Great Lakes

Boats and Places
Jun 8, 2020
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The 2019 State of the Great Lakes (SOGL) report recently released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), outlines the status and trends of the Great Lakes. This report shows that invasive sp...

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Opposition to Georgian Bay Hydro Plant

Boats and Places
May 25, 2020
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A group of volunteers from Save Georgian Bay are in opposition to a proposed hydroelectric pumped storage plant to be built near Meaford, Ontario. The group is comprised of community volunteers that believe the TC Energy Pumped Storage Project could have harm...

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Palm Beach Boat Show goes docks to digital

Boats and Places
May 4, 2020
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On May 14, 2020, the Palm Beach International Boat Show moves off the docks and onto digital screens, with 436 exhibitors showcasing new boats, new gear and the latest technology. The show has a 35-year history and is one of the U.S.'s top five boat shows. ...

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Getting on your boat — summer 2020

Boats and Places
Apr 29, 2020
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As the weather improves, most boaters have one major question in mind — when can I get on my boat? The rules around boating are evolving all over North America, with recommendations and regulations in place to maintain physical distancing and slow the spread ...

To Boat or Not to Boat

Boats and Places
Apr 27, 2020
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Updated*** Getting on a boat by yourself or with your immediate family sounds like a pleasant escape from self-isolation and COVID-19. But emergency measures and physical distancing regulations by governments — of all levels — makes this urge to go boating a ...

Brunswick Temporarily Suspends Production

Boats and Places
Mar 24, 2020
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For the next few weeks, Brunswick Corporation will suspend production at some of its propulsion and boat operations due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The suspension is in effect to keep employees safe and to balance production levels with projected near-term...

Get Creative On All-New SeaRay.com

Boats and Places
Mar 24, 2020
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With boat shows postponed and many dealers closed temporarily — for the moment — boat research and shopping is mostly happening online. Luckily for Sea Ray, they recently relaunched their website SeaRay.com, which includes a build your ...

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The Show Must Go On — In Palm Beach

Boats and Places
Mar 24, 2020
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Due to widespread global health concerns, the Palm Beach International Boat Show was rescheduled to May 14-17, 2020. The 35th annual show was originally scheduled to run March 26-29, 2020. Palm Beach International Boat Show “Adhering to Flori...