On the Water

The local paper brought sad news today from the water: Three dead on a houseboat, most likely of carbon monoxide poisoning. The source, a portable gas generator onboard. Having a portable unit in a closed-cabin boat is a bad idea. As a police spokesman said, “You have to take note; these generators give off toxic fumes. [...] …Read More

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The 2010 Palm Beach International Boat show hasn’t even officially started yet, but already local media, in the form of the Palm Beach Post, is reporting that insiders at the show feel the industry is rebounding. Anyone tangentially involved in the marine business is looking to any kind of positive sign that the industry is [...] …Read More

Most people would probably agree it's a buyers market for those looking to buy a PWC or boat, and that some of the best deals can be found in the used market. It's there, however, that BoatU.S. notes they've seen the majority of "paperwork problems," from cloudy titles to improper bills of sale. These mistakes can be not only costly, they just might sink your deal. Ready to buy a boat or PWC this season? Here, fresh from BoatU.S., are the "Seven Paperwork Pitfalls" you'll want to avoid: …Read More

Since Penn Fishing Reels was bought out a few years back, we knew there would be some changes made in their rods, reels, and rod and reel combo packages, like the 440SSg. Pure Fishing is now their owner, and they also own Shakespeare, the maker of Ugly Sticks. As a result, the “new” 440SSg combo [...] …Read More

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As I noted in a previous post, a recent electric-engine PWC project has caught my attention, in large part because of the two people behind it — freeride champ Ross Champion and Kommander Industries (and legendary tuner/builder) Steve Webster. Since then I had the opportunity to conduct a lengthy interview with the pair. Here are some of my thoughts that stand out from that interview. …Read More

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