Two Yamaha Outboards, the V MAX Series 2 VZ250 and V MAX Series 2 VZ300 have been rated as "Best Buys" by Consumer Reports.
Link to article here...
http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1692343
-Chris
Gravenhurst, Ontario - July 5, 2008
On July 5, 2008 the Town of Gravenhurst, Ontario hosted the 28th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show.
The show was organized by ACBS of Toronto, and featured a great selection of Antique and Classic Wood and early-era fiberglass boats.
For the year...
The bad news for Brunswick seems to keep coming.
It's stock has taken quite a pounding lately, and according to the Associated Press, it has also been removed from the S&P 500.
Link to full article below...
http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1684261
Alrighty Gang,
This is our never ending Member's Rides Thread!
This is the place to show the community your best pic or two of your rig or rigs!
On Endless Boating it's a "run what cha brung" affair, so let's see what cha got! Big, small, fast or slow it doesn't matter. If it floats then...
A new article indicates that Brunswick will continue to make deep cuts which may cause the loss of up to 4000 jobs.
The restructuring plan will also include the elimination of four Brunswicks brands.
Link to article below. :(
http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1676683
-Chris
The next brochure I'm going to put up in the gallery is the 1994 Mercury Outboard brochure.
1994 doesn't sound like that long ago, but that's 14 years ago now. :eyecrazy:
Enjoy! :)
Fountain, who just recently acquired the assets of Baja has received a letter from Amex that it is non-compliance of the stock exchange rules.
The letter references non compliance of part 10 section Section 1003(a)(iv) of it's company guide.
Fountain was notified that it was in...
Below is a link to a lengthy five part interview with Brunswick CEO, Dusty McCoy.
Within the interview he indicates that Brunswick are currently performing a strategic review of their various marine brands.
Reading between the lines it would appear they plan to restructure a number of them...
Here is a very interesting article about Fountain's recent acquisition of Baja Marine. It touches on a lot of different areas and hints about Fountain's plans going forward.
It doesn't sound like Fountain plan to drop a bunch of Baja lines, something I thought I had read before.
Have a read...
Hi Gang,
I've got a special treat for you.
One of our members Ron, who goes under the username of Mr Motor here on the EB forums is an avid vintage boat and motor nut. Ron is also a member of our local Antique Outboard Club and he often attends the local boat shows up here in Ontario...
Hi Gang,
I'm in the process of working on a bunch of major site upgrades.
The major part of the work is already done, but I still have to work on a bunch of smaller items. I usually figure you'd rather use the site even if there are a few small issues, so I've reopened it for now.
Just a...
Hi Everyone,
This Wednesday - June 11, 2008 marks our 1st year anniversary here on Endless Boating.
I'd like to thank everyone who has taken the plunge and joined us here on our new site. We certainly appreciate you getting on board with us here.
Over the past year, we've continued to...
One of our long time members (on the Check forums) Sake, who hails from Holland, sent me a pic of his latest boat.
Sake tells me his rig is a Revenger and he has twin Merc Verados mounted on it!
Very cool! :thumb:
Suzuki has announced they are introducing three, new, lightweight, outboard models for the 2009 model year.
The three models come in 70, 80 and 90 H.P. configurations.
The 80 H.P. represents Suzuki's first 80 H.P. entry.
Link to full article below. :)...
Here is a link to an article which claims boaters won't be held back because of rising fuel costs.
It's an interesting article, but speaking from personal experience, we choose to use our smaller boat over the Checkie and the main reason is fuel costs.
What are your thoughts?
Will rising...
Former McKee Craft Boats minority holder Huntington James has purchased a controlling interest in the company and will assume the President's position.
Link to full article below. :)
http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1624015
Brunswick announced that they will cease production of it's Bluewater Marine brands on July 1. Bluewater brands includes Sea Pro, Sea Boss, Palmetto and Laguna.
Link to full article is below.
http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1615015
Two of Mercury's long time senior managers are going to retire.
Lots of changes seem to be unfolding at Merc.
Link to fully story below. :)
http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1614601
There has been lots of bad news stories about the boating industry lately.
Well, here's a good news story.
The number of people participating in powerboating in 2007 was up.
Here's a link to the full story. :)
http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1607167
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