Choosing and maintaining inflatable boat fenders Choosing and maintaining inflatable boat fenders There are a few things you need to consider Choosing the right fenders for your boat can be tricky and there are a few things you need to consider. The length of your boat, the weight, and the mooring conditions. The most popular fender for recreational boats is a standard double eye cylinder. by Boating and RV Posted 21 Sep 05:16 UTC Maritimo at 2019 Norwalk Boat Show Maritimo at 2019 Norwalk Boat Show Maritimo at Norwalk Headlined by the revolutionary new Maritimo X50 sport coupe debut, the Maritimo display at the 2019 Norwalk Boat Show is one not to be missed. Take a personal tour of the fully enclosed flybridge M-Series by Maritimo Posted 20 Sep 03:21 UTC Maritimo at Perth International Boat Show Maritimo at Perth International Boat Show Maritimo at Perth Perth will be featuring two of our newest models including the revolutionary Maritimo X50 and the stunning Maritimo M51. Come down to the beautiful Elizabeth Quay waterfront and take a personal tour of the fully enclosed flybridge M Series by Maritimo Posted 20 Sep 03:18 UTC AMSA safety alert: Petrol vapours AMSA safety alert: Petrol vapours Highlighting the risk of explosion due to accumulation This safety alert highlights the risk of explosion due to accumulating petrol vapours. by Australian Maritime Safety Authority Posted 19 Sep 05:24 UTC CSIRO reveals how much fishing gear is lost at sea CSIRO reveals how much fishing gear is lost at sea The first ever estimate of commercial fishing gear lost in the world's oceans has been published The first ever estimate of commercial fishing gear lost in the world's oceans has been published by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency. by CSIRO Posted 19 Sep 05:18 UTC Abalone rule amendments Abalone rule amendments Amendments to the Tasmanian Abalone Fishery Management Plan are being progressed Amendments to the Tasmanian Abalone Fishery Management Plan are being progressed resulting in the changes applying from 1 November 2019. by DPIPWE Fishing Posted 19 Sep 04:50 UTC 2019 rock lobster season dates issued 2019 rock lobster season dates issued Rock lobster rule amendments and dates for the 2019 rock lobster season Amendments have been made to the Tasmanian Rock Lobster Fishery Management Plan. by DPIPWE Fishing Posted 18 Sep 22:50 UTC Marine Auctions Forthcoming Online Auctions Marine Auctions Forthcoming Online Auctions Download the brochure of boats to be auctioned in October 2019 Details of the Vessels and Berths we are offering in our October Online Auction are in the PDF link below. by Marine Auctions Posted 18 Sep 21:43 UTC World's first VHF Radio with latest cortex World's first VHF Radio with latest cortex Touchscreen handsets, integrated SOTDMA smartAIS transponder and RVM Completely redefining the VHF experience, Cortex is the world's first radio with wireless touchscreen handsets, built-in Class B SOTDMA smartAIS transponder and remote vessel monitoring. by Andrew Golden Posted 17 Sep 18:09 UTC Fusion launches new FM Speakers and Subwoofers Fusion launches new FM Speakers and Subwoofers FM Series is designed to comply with ISO12216 Annex D1.1 for Areas II, III & IV Fusion®, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, announced today the release of the new FM Series flush mount marine speakers and subwoofers, engineered to deliver high-quality acoustics and bass in a sleek form factor by Andrew Golden Posted 15 Sep 14:01 UTC New Sea Grant funding to American lobster industry New Sea Grant funding to American lobster industry Funding for research aimed at understanding physical and chemical changes affecting American lobster Sea Grant announced new funding today for research aimed at understanding physical and chemical changes affecting American lobster (Homarus americanus) in the Gulf of Maine as well as a regional lobster extension program. by Audrey Maran, NOAA Fisheries Posted 15 Sep 14:01 UTC Fusion launches new shallow mount speakers Fusion launches new shallow mount speakers New speakers can be installed in various positions Fusion®, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, have announced the release of the new SM Series shallow mount marine speakers, engineered to deliver high-quality acoustics ideal for installations where mounting depth is limited. by Andrew Golden Posted 13 Sep 13:49 UTC View SHOCK-WBV shock mitigation units at SIBS View SHOCK-WBV shock mitigation units at SIBS SHOCK-WBV, by Sea Sure, is a seat suspension system for powerboats Underpinning SHOCK-WBV's rapid growth and proven results, three of the UK's most renowned powerboat manufacturers are exhibiting the brand's shock mitigation units on boats at Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS). by Zella Compton Posted 13 Sep 05:29 UTC NOAA Fisheries to work with Maine lobster industry NOAA Fisheries to work with Maine lobster industry Regional measures to reduce the risk of right whale serious injuries and deaths NOAA Fisheries is disappointed that the Maine Lobstermen's Association announced it is backing away from its commitment to regional measures to reduce the risk of right whale serious injuries and deaths. by Chris Oliver, NOAA Fisheries Posted 12 Sep 12:53 UTC Scientists tracking King George Whiting movements Scientists tracking King George Whiting movements Help track the movement patterns of King George whiting Saltwater fishers are doing their bit to help track the movement patterns of King George whiting in Victorian waters, thanks to a three-year research project funded by recreational fishing licence fees. by Marc Ainsworth Posted 11 Sep 04:16 UTC Lowrance launches new PSI-1 Lowrance launches new PSI-1 The interface brings LiveSight sonar support to HDS carbon displays Lowrance®, a world-leading brand in fishing electronics since 1957, recently announced the launch of the PSI-1 Performance Sonar Interface, a sonar module that brings LiveSight™ Sonar capability to HDS Carbon fishfinder/chartplotters. by Lowrance Posted 10 Sep 11:19 UTC Tasman spawning calamari and squid closure dates Tasman spawning calamari and squid closure dates Taking or possessing calamari and other squid species is prohibited in the closed area. The calamari and squid fisheries will be closed to recreational and commercial fishing on Tasmania's north coast from 1 - 31 October 2019 inclusive to protect spawning calamari. by DPIPWE Fishing Posted 10 Sep 01:30 UTC Upgrade your electric trailer winches Upgrade your electric trailer winches Do you find it hard work retrieving your boat? Most standard electric winches have basic features like being able to power in and free-wheel out. The winch motor pulls the boat on to the trailer. Free-wheel or float means gravity is used to float the boat into the water. by Boat Accessories Australia Posted 7 Sep 05:10 UTC New construction updates: Blue View - Bayliss 78' New construction updates: Blue View - Bayliss 78' Blue View's hull, cabin, and bridge paint are complete The month of August has been all about paint for Blue View (Bayliss 78'). Meticulous rounds of sanding began in mid-August. All brightwork received upwards of ten coats of clear varnish before being covered up for protection during hull paint. by John Bayliss Posted 5 Sep 16:03 UTC Bottomfishes not as healthy as previously thought Bottomfishes not as healthy as previously thought Scientists assessed the stocks of bottomfish in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stock assessment results differed among the regions. For the CNMI, the stock was healthy (not overfished and not experiencing overfishing). For Guam and American Samoa, the stocks were less healthy. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 5 Sep 11:09 UTC