On the Water

Oh boy, some fireworks are about to happen! By now everyone’s heard about Humminbird’s side imaging units, which use an incredibly tight sonar beam shot out to either side of the transducer to paint an extraordinary picture of what lies off to either side of your boat. Shortly after they rolled it out Lowrance introduced [...] …Read More

It wouldn't be half as much fun. But figuring out what's what is really useful for keeping the editors on their toes. …Read More

MEXORC has always been a moving target, and for 2010 it’s being redesigned yet again. This is your looking-ahead checkup, because there’s been a concern and maybe we can clear that up. But first— The essential West-Coast-of-Mexico-biennial is now a featured component of the inaugural Regata Copa México, intended to celebrate the country’s bicentennial and then [...] …Read More

A full-size electric PWC does, however, appear to exist. I just haven't been able to nail down any concrete info on it...but I'll keep trying. What is known is mostly shown on this YouTube video, which reveals what the spokesman claims is an all-electric PWC, capable of speeds over 50 mph, and with a run time of three hours. If that's all true it would be a promising start. Speeds would be in line with the lowest current introductory models, although run times would certainly have to be longer. …Read More

Moomba announces a discount program on options for the winter boat show season. …Read More

SeaKits said this week it recently delivered the 100th yacht with its unique Marine Maintenance System (MMS) onboard. The 100th vessel was Marytime, a new Nordhavn 60 being commissioned for owner Victor Murray. SeaKits also provided Marytime with complete spare parts outfitting, including stocking the boat with all service parts to support planned maintenance as [...] …Read More

The Mark Hahn Memorial 300 Mile Race is now approximately one month away. The popular endurance race, held annually in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, is set for February 27, 2010. …Read More

P.A.E. has released preliminary layout details for its new Nordhavn 78 long-range motoryacht.  The plans reveal a focus on outside entertaining and roomy berthing spaces. Clicking on the drawing above will open a larger view that can be magnified somewhat to show more detail. The plans show a spacious owner’s cabin just forward of amidships and [...] …Read More

Well, the Baltimore boat show was a heck of a lot more crowded yesterday then one would have thought… or was it? The isles were pretty packed and there were even a few lines to talk to salesmen, but appearances can be deceiving. This year’s show is in a convention center hall that’s half the [...] …Read More

The "Yacht Insider's" cruise from St. Vincent to Grenada finds fewer megayachts than expected. …Read More