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The 2015 Hobie Holiday Kayak Fishing Gift Guide

December 20, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Wrapping Paper & Ribbon Needed…Power-Pole® Micro and Spike – 1. Motorized shallow water anchoring system 2. Hobie® Livewells – Standard or XL, keeps aquatic critters alive 3.Hobie Evolve Motor – Quiet and efficient lightweight electric […]

Here’s The Skinny on Jack Plates

December 20, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

If you run any kind of skiff or bass boat in shallow water, consider this column a must-read. Electro-hydraulic jack plates are add-on brackets that provide two more adjustability dimensions to your outboard engine trim: […]

Photo Corrected: Leaders Gather for BoatUS National Advisory Council

December 18, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

A panel of 11 distinguished national boating leaders that serve as a sounding board for Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) gathered with the senior BoatU.S. leadership recently in Williamsburg, VA to discuss […]

RIGGING AN ELECTRIC OUTBOARD MOTOR IS QUICK AND EASY

December 16, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Light, quiet and odor-free, electric outboard motors are a convenient and economical alternative to a traditional gasoline-powered engine. They’re also far easier to rig and have a range of adjustments to accommodate a wide selection […]

A STABLE HULL IS CRITICAL WHEN VENTURING OFFSHORE

December 15, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Far offshore and distant from any other vessel, Ocean Master owners safely and confidently ply deep waters. This self-assurance is due in part to the inherent stability designed into each and every boat the company […]

“Backbone” of America’s Boating Safety and Angling Conservation Reauthorized

December 15, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

In a victory for boaters and anglers, Friday’s passage of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act also includes reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through the year 2020. After significant […]

KeepAmericaFishing Supporter Benefit Update

December 14, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Your auto insurance is supposed to guard you every mile you drive … every day of the year. But what if you’re paying too much for protection that stops short if you’re in an accident? […]

10 Boating Essentials Under $25

December 13, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Having a great day on the water is one of the joys of summer. While you can’t control some things, like weather and boat traffic, you can keep your vessel in top shape while carrying the […]

Focus On Fishing With ProNav Angler’s Total Boat Control

December 12, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

ProNav™ Marine’s revolutionary new ProNavAngler™ uses a smartphone or tablet to control your boat’s every move so you don’t have to.Designed to let anglers focus on fishing, not fighting to keep their boats on course, […]

SHAKESPEARE INTRODUCES JELLYFISH ANTENNA

December 11, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Expanding its Galaxy range, Shakespeare introduces the JF-3 Multi-Band Antenna. Built for recreational and commercial use, the JellyFish is an omni-directional, IP67 waterproof antenna for marine communication and transmission in harsh environments. Designed to reduce […]

2015 Hobie® Fishing Worlds Championship 20 Countries. 4 Continents. 48 Competitors.

December 8, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

After yielding fish, fun and friendships with a few cold ones and dim sum thrown in, seven North American World Championship Team members are back from representing the USA and Canada for the fifth annual […]

Humminbird® Supersizes Affordable HELIX® – Update on CHIRP

December 7, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

On the heels of HELIX® 5 and the ICAST 2015 “Best of Electronics” award-winning HELIX® 7, Humminbird brings anglers and boaters new supersized HELIX® units with unprecedented functionality. Please welcome HELIX 9, HELIX 10 and […]

Did You Remember? Prepare Your Boat to Catch Fish All Winter Long

December 5, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Anglers in Texas, Alabama, and Florida have it easy. There’s never an “off-season” from fishing. Half the time it seems like you’re filling up my November and December social media feeds with photos of you […]

Lingenfelter Bolt-On Long-Travel Suspension Kit Boosts Silverado/Sierra Performance

December 4, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering is opening up a new off-road performance world for half-ton GM pickup owners by offering a long-travel suspension system as a bolt-on kit for 2014 and newer Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra […]

Lightforce Introduces Dual Wattage LED Bars To Range

November 28, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Lightforce legendary performance is now available in next generation dual wattage LED light bars. The Lightforce range of dual wattage LED bars (XP Series) utilize 3w and 10w LEDs in the one bar to produce […]

Winterization and Ethanol Blended Fuels

November 27, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

The coming of cooler weather means an end to the boating and motorcycling season for many. Chiefly important in preparing these vehicles for winter is managing the potential for engine damage from the federally-mandated ethanol […]

A.R.E. Truck Caps and Tonneau Covers – Black Friday Promo

November 26, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Are you ready for a cap or cover? Act now to take advantage of our Black Friday sale! This is the best deal of the year and you can save $200 on your order through […]

Air Lift 1000 Universal Spring Kit for Coil Spring Vehicles

November 24, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Air Lift Company has made it easy for drivers to add air springs to coil-sprung vehicles with the new Air Lift 1000(tm) Universal Air Spring kits. Designed for a wide range of SUVs, CUVs, vans, […]

Where Boaters Go on Giving Tuesday: The BoatUS Foundation

November 20, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

On Giving Tuesday, December 1, when boaters, sailors and anglers want to celebrate their generosity and give, they go to BoatUS.org, the online home of the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. Since […]

CRESTLINER PARTNERS WITH “JASON MITCHELL OUTDOORS” TV SHOW

November 20, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Crestliner is pleased to announce a new partnership with television program Jason Mitchell Outdoors, which will air new episodes starting January 2016. Jason Mitchell Outdoors, a Fox Sports show featuring walleye guide Jason Mitchell, has […]

QUIET IN THE FLATS, DRY IN THE CHOP—QUI-DRY HULLS EXCEL

November 18, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Some boats are quiet when stalking fish in skinny water. Others are dry when driving through the chop. Action Craft Boats, with its patented Qui-Dry® hull design, excel at both. All of the company’s 12 […]

T-H Marine Secures Global Rights to Magnetic Marine’s Gear Grabbar Product Line

November 13, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., of Huntsville, Alabama, and Magnetic Marine Products, LLC, of Ada, Michigan announce they have entered into an agreement that grants T-H Marine exclusive global rights to manufacture and distribute the patented […]

LIGHTFORCE RELAUNCHES THE LED215 – AND IT’S BETTER THAN EVER!

November 9, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

The best just got better! Lightforce Australia, leaders in the field of innovative vehicle lighting products have re-designed their award winning LED215 and the results are set to astound! An updated version of its predecessor, […]

Power To The People

November 6, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

High-quality props are critical components in the quest for better boat performance, and Mercury Marine’s new four-blade SpitFire X7 boosts the firepower of mid-range outboards common on many fishing and multi-purpose boats. “This is great […]

Humminbird® Releases Wireless Bluetooth® Remote for ONIX Series

October 29, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

At Humminbird, innovation never takes a break. Like any serious angler, we’re never satisfied and continually working on ways to improve fishing. Now available for ONIX series is our new Bluetooth remote allowing anglers to […]

What a Boater Wants For Christmas

October 29, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Most of us already have our two front teeth, but what a boater in the family may be missing for the holidays is a gift that makes their boating better. Boat Owners Association of The […]

Caring For Your A.R.E. Truck Cap Or Tonneau Cover

October 29, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

A.R.E. fiberglass truck caps are painted with Dupont® Chroma Premier™ automotive paint. This high grade base coat clear coat finish requires the same care as your truck paint. Here are some suggestions on how to […]

Checkout the Pincecraft Ventura Series For Family and Fishing Fun

October 15, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

The Ventura Series is known for its versatility, allowing you to enjoy the comfort and high performance of a boat that’s perfect for an impressive number of activities. The Ventura does it all. Love water […]

To learn more about the CargoGlide, please visit www.4are.com.

October 10, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

With a CargoGlide® truck bed cargo slide, you can stop crawling in the back of your truck every time you need to reach your gear. So stop scuffing your knees and breaking your back! Install […]

FirstCast fishing program introduction, HobieFishing

October 10, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

First cast, first fish, first kayak, the first fishing experience. Hobie Cat Company wants to create new fishing moments for anglers of all ages and skills levels in the new Hobie First Cast program. Don’t […]

Gasoline Basics – Yamaha

October 9, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Use the best gas and change out your Yamaha fuel filters on a regular basis: It’s really nice to see gasoline prices dropping, as fuel prices are usually one of the largest expenses when fishing […]

21′ BAY BOAT HEADS OFFSHORE WITH CONFIDENCE

October 2, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

New for 2016, Action Craft’s 21 Coastal Bay ACE Premium Elite redefines the idea of one-boat-does-it-all. Truly versatile, it excels inshore, and on bays, rivers and inland lakes. And with its hull design, upgraded stringers […]

Premier Marine’s Velocity Pontoon Series

October 1, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Pontoon manufacturer Premier Marine unveiled the Velocity, which has a new design. “It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before,” Premier president Lori Melbostad said in a statement. “This model is refreshed, reworked and amped up […]

Four Tips for Buying a Used Boat Trailer

September 29, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

As the boating season ends in the northern climates, some boaters may be looking to find a trailer to store the boat for the winter. If you’re looking to buy a used boat trailer now […]

Self Beaching Boat – Amazing Innovation

September 29, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Controversial Fee for Boaters, Sinks with Passage of North Carolina Budget

September 24, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

A controversial new “Coastal Boat Fee” that would have made Tar Heel State boaters pay the highest state-imposed charges on recreational boats in the nation has died with the passing of the state budget Monday. […]

FLOVER Trolling Motor, the New Trolling Motor on the Block

September 18, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

About a month ago ODU received a new Flover 33T trolling motor and we finally got it mounted and in use. The full review is coming, but we wanted to take a quick moment and […]

SMARTPLUG LAUNCHES NON-METALLIC INLET

September 18, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Continuing to improve the reliability and safety of its shore power products, SmartPlug Systems introduces a Non-Metallic Inlet with a new mounting flange and streamlined cover design. It is offered in 30A/125V and 50A/125/250V models […]

Fishing in the Third Dimension—Lowrance StructureScan 3D

September 17, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

StructureScan 3D offers sonar perspective like never before. Sonar has been opening anglers’ eyes to the underwater world ever since Lowrance first made waves with its iconic “little green box” back in 1957. In the […]

2016 Ranger Z522D

September 17, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

From Lake Erie to Sam Rayburn and places in between, some of the country’s biggest fish make their homes in some of the nation’s biggest and most demanding waters. Cranking offshore ledges, dropshotting deep rock […]

Just Say No To Ethanol In Your Boat

September 16, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Without getting into specifics of marine mechanics and motor operations, many boaters have found ethanol fuels to be undesireable for operation of their boats. Pure-gas.org offers the solution. A website and web applications that will […]

No-Cost “Boater’s Guide To Winterizing” Offered by BoatUS

September 16, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Water expands in volume by about nine percent when it freezes, creating a staggering force that can crack a boat engine block, damage fiberglass, split hoses, or destroy a boat’s refrigeration system overnight. As cold […]

2015 Life Jacket Design Competition Winners Break New Ground

September 16, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

What would a modern life jacket look like if you threw out the rulebook and started with a clean slate? The answer lies with the winners of the 2015 “Innovation in Life Jacket Design Competition” […]

Don’t launch your boat without Rapala® tools on board

September 11, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Made by angers for anglers, Rapala® accessories will make your time on the water effortless with just the right tool for the job. So don’t launch your boat without Rapala Stainless Steel Pliers, a Mini […]

OFFSHORE CENTER CONSOLES SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT

September 9, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Wearing a PFD is the first step to safe boating, but it doesn’t end there. Ocean Master customers place their trust in the company’s rugged offshore vessels to protect their family and friends while on […]

Naval ship damages more than 40 boats over Labor Day weekend

September 9, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

WBAY.com reported 1st – The U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Natural Resources are investigating a Labor Day weekend incident in Door County’s Chambers Island that damaged more than 40 boats. Witnesses said on Saturday […]

How To Be The Worst Marina Guest

September 8, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

It’s nearing the end of summer cruising season for recreational boaters, who are looking to fit in one more trip away from home. If you’re member of BoatUS, a marina may even give you a […]

Stratos Boats Announces Military Rewards Sales Incentives

September 4, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

As a show of gratitude to the thousands of service men and women across the country, Stratos Boats is offering engine horsepower rebates and other perks to current and former military personnel through the 2015 […]

Boaters, a drink holder that works

September 4, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

A relaxing day on the water involves warm sunshine, calm seas and a spot to rest a cold beverage. Accon Marine’s Drink Holders provide a safe space for cups, helping prevent spills and relieving boaters […]

Ethanol And It’s Trouble

September 3, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Unless you haven’t put fuel in your car in the past ten years, you’re probably familiar with the term E10. It refers to the 10 percent ethanol that is blended into the gasoline you buy […]