10 reasons king crabs rule 10 reasons king crabs rule Red king crab support important commercial fisheries off Alaska Learn more about the role of red king crab in Alaska. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 25 May 12:29 UTC US Coast Guard explains how to be safe US Coast Guard explains how to be safe Over Memorial Day weekend on the water "We want to make sure everyone enjoying the holiday makes it home to their families at the end of the day," said Walt Taylor, the First Coast Guard District's recreational boating safety specialist. by U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast Posted 24 May 18:15 UTC BoatUS releases annual list of Top 10 Boat Names BoatUS releases annual list of Top 10 Boat Names The tradition dates back a quarter century Each year, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) tallies the most popular boat names. The tradition dates back a quarter century, with the list derived from adding up requests for boat name designs from BoatUS Boat Graphics. by Scott Croft Posted 24 May 13:19 UTC GFCI Receptacle protects against shock GFCI Receptacle protects against shock An electrical outlet capable of monitoring and shutting itself off Having an electrical outlet capable of monitoring and shutting itself off makes for one less thing to worry about while on the water. Areas such as the galley or head can be made much safer by utilizing ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles. by Martin Flory Group Posted 23 May 23:56 UTC Marine Auctions Forthcoming Online Auctions Marine Auctions Forthcoming Online Auctions Marine Auctions have three vessels on display at SCIBS Well here we are on the first day of the "Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show" (SCIBS) and it looks like we are going to be busy for the four days. by Marine Auctions Posted 23 May 11:00 UTC Taking responsibility for your craft Taking responsibility for your craft Let's distil it all down. If you go to the pure essence, you'll find that unless attitudes change... Let's distil it all down. If you go to the pure essence, you'll find that unless there is marked change in attitude, and if there are more natural disasters in quick succession, then no one will be able to get marine cover. by John Curnow Posted 22 May 20:09 UTC Accon enables easy addition of drink holders Accon enables easy addition of drink holders Single and double drink holders utilize a thin, quick-release base One problem with traditional drink holders, whether permanently or temporarily mounted, is their bulky design limits where they can be used. Innovative single and double drink holders from Accon Marine instead utilize a thin, quick-release base by Martin Flory Group Posted 22 May 11:51 UTC mazu announces all-new user interface mazu announces all-new user interface And enhanced functionality for Raymarine Axiom mazu, a leading marine technology and satellite communications brand, announced today the addition of powerful new functionality to its app available on Raymarine Axiom multifunction displays (MFD) through Lighthouse Apps. by Andrew Golden Posted 22 May 05:27 UTC BoatUS checklist: How to rent your boat BoatUS checklist: How to rent your boat Know your liabilities, and plan for breakdowns Airbnb has shown that the sharing economy can work. A new report says, in 2018, the peer-to-peer rental company's annual sales surpassed Hilton, based on data from U.S. travelers (excluding business spending). by Scott Croft Posted 22 May 01:52 UTC Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 4 tips to ready your boat When a hurricane approaches, recreational boat owners have a big problem. Faced with limited time to protect their homes, and with families to possibly evacuate, what can they do to prepare their boats? by Scott Croft Posted 21 May 18:20 UTC 2019 Adelaide Boat Show attracts great deals 2019 Adelaide Boat Show attracts great deals South Australia's most comprehensive boating show South Australia's most comprehensive boating show, open from the 28th to the 30th of June at the Adelaide Convention Centre, is attracting the state's most recognised and respected boating suppliers and retailers and they are bringing with them Boat Show by AAP Medianet Posted 21 May 06:14 UTC New Simrad® Cruise New Simrad® Cruise Their most affordable chartplotter available Simrad Yachting announced today Simrad® Cruise, the most intuitive chartplotter on the market. Designed for simple and straightforward navigation, Cruise features a simple, easy-to-use interface, sunlight-viewable display by Laura Tolmay Posted 21 May 05:31 UTC Boat show tickets on sale now Boat show tickets on sale now Tickets are now on sale for Australia's most anticipated boat shows Tickets are now on sale for Australia's most anticipated boat shows: Sydney International Boat Show, Adelaide Boat Show and Brisbane Boat Show. by Boating Industry Association Posted 21 May 00:23 UTC US Coast Guard compliant high water alarms US Coast Guard compliant high water alarms Blue Guard Innovations™ has launched two US Coast Guard compliant solid state alarm systems USCG 46 CFR 28.250 and 182.530 require commercial fishing and small passenger vessels to have a high water alarm system in every compartment that has potential to take on water, consisting of a method of detection, audible and visible alarms. by Blue Guard Innovations Posted 20 May 12:54 UTC Keeping a hull clean is fast, easy and inexpensive Keeping a hull clean is fast, easy and inexpensive Davis Scrubbis is a buoyant 40cm wide foam-like cleaning head Fresh, brackish or saltwater, there's always something that finds the bottom of a hull an irresistible place to live. Even with bottom paint, growth will develop that's not only unsightly, but robs the boat of its speed and fuel economy. by Martin Flory Group Posted 18 May 13:49 UTC Brixham fishing crew to receive 'Life Saver Award' Brixham fishing crew to receive 'Life Saver Award' First ever such award from HM Coastguard During an emotional evening, the crew members and owner of the Brixham fishing vessel 'Emilia Jayne' have been honoured at the Fishing News awards with the first ever HM Coastguard 'Life Saver Award'. by Samantha Sinclair, MCA Posted 17 May 15:34 UTC Southern California's forgotten treasures Southern California's forgotten treasures Southern steelhead, white and black abalone are iconic to southern California history and culture The remnants of endangered Southern steelhead trout, white abalone and black abalone populations have dwindled from overharvesting and habitat degradation. They're so rare that they have become forgotten coastal treasures. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 16 May 14:13 UTC New Marine Louvered Panel has integrated damper New Marine Louvered Panel has integrated damper Common way to maintain adequate airflow to an engine room or machinery space Passive airflow through a louvered panel is a common way to maintain adequate airflow to an engine room or machinery space. But there are times, such as during heavy weather or a fire event, when restricting ventilation is required. by Martin Flory Group Posted 16 May 14:11 UTC Tagging reveals secrets of largest sharks Tagging reveals secrets of largest sharks Little known about basking shark's habitat, behavior, and migratory patterns NOAA Fisheries researchers are now seeking to unravel the mysteries of basking sharks by tagging them with satellite transmitters that will reveal their movements and behavior as they roam the waters around Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 16 May 11:46 UTC Tickets now on sale for Adelaide Boat Show Tickets now on sale for Adelaide Boat Show South Australia's most comprehensive boating show The popular fishing clinics are included with entry, as are the bumper boat rides for kids at the giant custom installed 35 metre demonstration pool. by AAP Medianet Posted 15 May 01:21 UTC