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E-TEC Engine Debuts With New Look and Performance

June 16, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

The competition between two Wisconsin outboard engine manufacturers got cranked up a notch last week when Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., which makes Evinrude engines in Sturtevant, launched products in a market where Mercury Marine, of […]

Hurricanes Preparation Tips For Boaters

June 14, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

In the weeks after Superstorm Sandy struck Staten Island’s Great Kills Harbor, orphaned boats littering city streets blocked traffic and interfered with access by emergency vehicles, and sailboat masts snagged in overhead wires delayed the […]

Stiffer BUI Law in Virginia

June 6, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Soundings first reported: A Virginia bill that would increase the penalty for boating while intoxicated to a Class Four felony and up to 10 years behind bars has stalled in the state legislature. Those efforts […]

Free Download of Navionics Boating App

June 6, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Download the app for free, then immediately start using all the versatile tools that every boater would want to have at their fingertips: *Tracks with new enhanced console! *Routes, Markers, Wind Forecasts, Distance, Sync My […]

NOAA Issues Mariner Alert

June 4, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

In the past few weeks, we’ve seen more whales hit by ships along the eastern US seaboard than is typical for this time of year. Three ship strikes, involving two sei whales and a fin […]

Asian Carp Barrier Is Harmful

May 30, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

About 25 miles south of Chicago lies a stretch of water that nothing lives in. It’s not pollution or over-fishing that has wiped out nearly everything save for insects and bacteria here, it’s electricity. At […]

True Stories of Water Tragedies

May 29, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has released a sobering video aimed at motivating teens and young adults to follow simple safety guidelines while boating. It debuts in the wake of an unusually high number […]

BoatUS Tows Over 1800 Boats

May 28, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

The BoatUS 24-hour national dispatch centers received over 1800 requests for assistance from recreational boaters and anglers over the four-day (Friday-Monday) Memorial Day weekend. Great weather across the country is the main reason, says the […]

ShoreStation Raises The Bar

May 25, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

For decades, boat owners have struggled to keep their boat clean and in top shape due to corrosive marine environments. Boat lifts have provided a solution, but not without hassles for the owner. ShoreStation, from […]

Recovery Tips for Boats Damaged

May 25, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

After devastating tornados in the South and Midwest, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has these tips for affected boat owners to get the recovery process started and to preserve the value of […]

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New Four-Stroke Marine Engine Oils

May 23, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Mercury Marine’s recently introduced lineup of four-stroke marine oils is the new top choice for protection on the water. The new simplified lineup replaces Mercury’s previous four-stroke oil family. The use of a quality engine […]

Boating Community Comes Alive

May 20, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

After the brutal winter there’s a mad rush for boaters to get back on the water for the summer boating season’s annual kick-off, Memorial Day weekend. But the nation’s largest recreational boaters group, Boat Owners […]

Signaling Devices for Boaters

May 19, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

The Coast Guard recommends boaters have signaling devices on board their vessel in case of emergency during National Safe Boating Week. and year around. All boaters should be able to signal for help. Boaters must […]

Win a Yamaha F200 Four-Stroke

May 18, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Prize Drawing on June 7 at South Jersey Shark Tournament. On Saturday, June 7, 2014, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) will be drawing one lucky name out of just 200 in total to win a […]

Boating Deaths Decreasing

May 15, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Sounding reporting: Last year saw the fewest boating deaths on record, as well as a 10 percent decrease in accidents and a 12.7 percent drop in injuries, according to the Coast Guard. There were 560 […]

Chris Lane’s Boat A Total Loss

May 15, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

This is a must read story and ODU will follow as well as B.A.S.S. continues to collect information on why this happened……….When the telephone rings at 2 a.m., it’s never good news. But Chris Lane’s […]

Virtual Electronic Aids to Navigation

May 15, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

The Coast Guard is now testing 25 electronic aids to navigation (eATON) to augment existing physical aids and mark unique and potentially hazardous navigation features in the San Francisco Bay Area. Commonly referred to as […]

BoatUS $500 Cigarette Litter Clean Up

May 14, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

In just the past four years the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has helped nearly 200 marinas around the country tackle the problem of cigarette litter, and it is now looking for […]

Bryant Boats 21-footer

May 13, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Bryant Boats is launching the Speranza, its third new model in less than a year. The Peter Granata-designed 21-foot Speranza will include stainless fixtures and a vinyl-wrapped dash and will retail for $39,995. “New product […]

I’m Your Life Jacket

May 13, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

I’m your life jacket, but you don’t know me. I’m here to help you, maybe even save your life – but only if you’re willing to take the help. Maybe National Safe Boating Week (May […]

Sea Tow Safety Tips

May 9, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Warmer weather and the end of the school year signals the start of the family boating season. Boating offers one of the best ways for parents to escape the distractions of everyday life and share […]

Ranger VS1780 Aluminum Deep V

April 27, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Ranger’s acclaimed roster of aluminum bass, crappie and multipurpose boats continue to be one of the industry’s best-selling product lines as the brand’s strong heritage, quality construction and innovative design resonates with boat buyers. This […]

Boaters Tips for Earth Day

April 27, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

About 70% of the Earth is covered by water – and that’s where you’ll find recreational boaters spending their time. With Earth Day’s arrival on April 22, what can boaters do to help keep the […]

Introducing inReach Explorer

April 25, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

inReach…The world’s only truly global satellite communicator now has built-in navigation with waypoints and routing. Navigate, create waypoints, log your trip and find your way back. Send and receive text messages. Trigger an interactive SOS. […]

10 Weirdest Boating Words

April 21, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

So, you have been thinking about buying a boat so that you can get to some of those coveted fishing spots you have been hearing about. There’s only one problem … every time you talk […]

Draining Boats Could Increase Invasives

April 15, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

CHRON reported first: Texas boaters appear almost certain to be drafted as combatants in a battle aimed at slowing spread of zebra mussels, an invasive mollusk that can cripple inland fisheries and already has cost […]

NEW: Lund 1675 Pro Guide

April 12, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

The 1675 Pro Guide is the smallest member of our popular Pro Guide tiller series, says Tony Kolker, Lund marketing manager. This mid-year boat launch has really started to catch our customer’s eyes with its […]

A Rugged Deep-V – Xpress Yukon

April 12, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

The Yukon Series has all the capabilities a walleye fisherman needs. Designed after our popular DVX Series, the Yukon is constructed with a thicker .125 gauge aluminum and includes standard driver and passenger side consoles. […]

Garmin Debuts New Digital Gauges

April 11, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Garmin International has announced the GNX 20 and GNX 21, the newest offerings in the company’s marine instrumentation lineup. Both offer customizable displays and low power consumption. “The new GNX 20 and 21 not only […]

Boat Buyers Warned

April 10, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

“If you’re torn between two or three models from different brands, the quality of the dealership and its staff may well sway your decision,” Jim Hendricks advised readers in the February issue of Boating magazine. […]

Skeeter SX2250 Boat Review

April 9, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Boats.com feature: If you’re into bass fishing at all, then the Skeeter name isn’t new to you—they’re one of the original pioneers in the bass boat market, having built their first boat in the 1940s. […]

Lake Master Own the Water

April 9, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

“What you’re about to get is the short story, not the long story of bad weather, killer mosquitoes, getting stuck on rocks and trying to figure out how to get off them, and destroying props […]

Allison Innovation: E-Ped

April 7, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

The E-Ped is a telescopic mast that elevates the electronic fish-finder/ GPS to a convenient height above the casting deck, giving you the ability to view and operate the fish-finder effectively while fishing in a […]

Return of the Tiller

April 6, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

“These boats will have a dramatic impact on tournament angling, and on walleye fishing for years to come,” proclaimed legendary angler Al Lindner in 1987, having just experienced a new breed of fishing boat known […]

Spring Cleaning Tips For Mobile Anglers

April 3, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Spring cleaning has different meanings to different people, but to anglers it’s all about getting ready for the new fishing season. Scores of anglers rely on small, portable watercraft for their fishing. For many their […]

Tracker Marine Group: New Warranty

April 1, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Tracker Marine Group is offering a 10-year factory warranty covering 2014 Sun Tracker pontoons. The new coverage includes limited lifetime structural and deck warranty and full coverage during the warranty period with no pro rating. […]

2014 BassCat Invitational Recap

March 31, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Baxter Bulletin 1st Reported: Different partner, same result for Dave Crisenbery. The angler from Flippin won his second BassCat Owners Invitational bass tournament in three years — and second straight on Norfork Lake — as […]

Lowrance Launches Elite-7 and Elite-5 CHIRP Series

March 30, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 – announced today the next-generation of Elite fishfinder/chartplotters, the Elite-7 and Elite-5 CHIRP series. Setting the standard for cutting-edge performance and easy-to-use fishfinding, the new affordable […]

Anchor Down with Talon Rewards

March 26, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Minn Kota is excited to announce “Anchor Down with Talon Rewards” – a contingency program for grassroots tournament anglers who own and use a Talon shallow water anchor during competition. The program provides competitors the […]

Mustang Survival Survey Contest

March 26, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Mustang Survival® announced the launch of an opportunity to provide product input for its 2015 product line and a chance to win a new Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Mustang Survival, the leading supplier of quality […]

Fuel Efficiency For Your Outboards

March 26, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Gasoline—it was once so cheap it was a non-factor in everyday life. You stopped at the gas station and filled up that gas guzzling four-wheeled monster without a second thought. The same went for your […]

Navionics Launches New Boating App

March 21, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Navionics, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating and outdoor markets, announced today the release of its newest app, Navionics Boating. Offering the same great detail found on GPS chartplotters, the […]

Roadside Breakdowns Not a Problem for 2014 Triton Boat Owners

March 20, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

A new partnership between Triton Boats and BoatUS Angler will bring roadside breakdown assistance benefits to buyers of 2014 model year Triton boats. The benefits program provides a membership in BoatUS Angler, as well as […]

T-760 Series Touch-Screen Color LCD Radar

March 19, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

SI-TEX Marine Electronics has launched its new-for-2014 T-760 Series Radar, proving that you don’t need a big boat or deep pockets to benefit from today’s best marine radar technology. This newest member of the SI-TEX […]

Sea Hawk Paints Maker Indicted Over TBT Use

March 19, 2014 ODU Admin Comments Off

Federal prosecutors charged a Florida paint and coatings manufacturer with conspiring to unlawfully produce and continue sales of a bottom paint containing the pesticide tributyltin methacrylate, or TBT, and falsely representing to customers and distributors […]