On the Water

A month ago I started testing the Lowrance Structure Scan side scanner review, and today it’s time for part II. By now, I’ve used the unit on a 10′ to 20′ plateau with scattered rockpiles, around a rock-strewn lighthouse, over underwater rip-rap in varying depths, and at underwater humps that rise to 18′ in 30′ [...] …Read More

According to marketing research firm Freedonia Group, the recreational boating industry should start seeing an uptick soon.  Demand for boats, propulsion systems and accessories is expected to rebound from 2009 levels at 9.3% annually to $10.1 billion... …Read More

I write this on Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles when SAR efforts have been launched to search for Abbey Sunderland, an American sailor whose EPIRBs went off early this morning in the Indian Ocean.  Abby is a 16 year old who was attempting to circum... …Read More

Yet another discount announcement this week, this time from Primo Yacht. The 144-foot MMGI motoryacht H2OME, which launched in April and made her industry debut at the Genoa charter yacht show last month in Italy, is offering a substantial discount fo... …Read More

Businessweek reports that Florida charter captains are already hit with losses due to the BP oil disaster. As one captain said to the reporters, “This might be the last fishing I ever do in my lifetime.” Meanwhile, BP is now capturing 15,000 barrels a day, while still leaking some. Which calls into question just how [...] …Read More

Sea-Doo wins COnsumers Digest Best Buy designations in four PWC categories. …Read More

The name "See Cannon" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but the concept is interesting.  Encase a new generation ultra low lux camera in a small aluminum housing sealed to IP66 standards, offer a variety of 12v/video cable and marine mounting... …Read More

I’ve tried to stay away from talking about the oil spill and its effect on fishing up to now, but a new video from BoatUS and massive amounts of BS coming from all directions force me into confronting reality. So here it is: We’re screwed. From all the shouting we’ve heard about booms, skimmers, and [...] …Read More

Puzzling the problems of the day. Photo by KL Walking through door of the International Yacht Restoration School will likely affect you considerably. Speaking from experience. But I’ll let Jens Lange tell it his way. Jens is a grownup who had a successful but less-than fulfilling 18-year, Europe-based career in the auto industry that had him [...] …Read More

And the discounts for summer charters keep on coming. Today, the news is from Absolute Yachting in Greece, which tells me the 51-foot sailing catamaran Elvira wants more charters before the end of June. Thus, for any last-minute charters in the next t... …Read More