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Gordon Houser, credited with creating a generation of high-performance boaters, passed away in Sarasota, Fla., on March 1. He was 88. Houser led the marketing efforts for iconic brands including Wellcraft Scarab and Donzi Marine during a marine industry career...
As MYCO Trailers’ Bill Tweedie readies for retirement, the trailer manufacturer has appointed two executives to lead the company. Ronnie Moran, a 14-year employee with MYCO, was appointed vice president of sales and corporate office manager. Jon Smiley, who has more than...
Scout Boats is debuting three new center-console models at next month’s Miami International Boat Show in Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin. The builder is releasing the new 330 LXF, 305 LXF and the 277 LXF as well as a single-engine runabout...
Nimbus Group has acquired center console builder EdgeWater Power Boats and announced a strategic partnership to expand the Swedish builder’s U.S. footprint. In acquiring EdgeWater Boats, Nimbus Group not only gets an established Florida builder with 15 models, it adds...
Fishing legend Omie J. Tillett was laid to rest in North Carolina on Tuesday, July 9, as family and friends paid their respects to the industry pioneer. Tillett, 90, passed away July 4 and left an indelible mark on the North Carolina fishing...
Anglers who use birds to help find the fish will appreciate the new radars that Simrad debuted at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The Norway-based company released the HALO 2000 and HALO 3000. The radars feature higher power pulse...
Sportsman Boats announced that Dometic Marine’s Digital Switching technology will now be standard equipment on all boats 25 feet and longer offered by the South Carolina builder. The Dometic Digital switching allows for control of marine lights, pumps, batteries, trim tabs, climate...
Sharrow Marine is bringing its innovative propeller technology to large horsepower outboards. The company launched the all-new Sharrow XO Series propellers designed for high-performance large diameter hubs for V8, V10 and V12 outboards. The Sharrow XO is targeted for outboards...
Anglers caught and released 57 sailfish during the Cheeca Lodge & Spa’s 30th annual Presidential Sailfish Tournament in the Florida Keys. The late January event is the second leg of the Florida Keys’ Gold Cup Series. The two-day competition...
It’s a rite of passage to buy a new boat and officially name it. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) released its list of the most popular boat names for 2019. The list is from requests for boat name...

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