ePropulsion eLite Wins Sailors’ Choice Award at Southampton
ePropulsion’s eLite portable electric outboard has won the Engine & Outboards category in the inaugural Sailors’ Choice Awards at the Southampton International Boat Show. …
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Honda Opens Florida Marine Office to Expand U.S. Marine Development
Honda has launched a new Florida Marine Office at its existing marine R&D facility in Grant-Valkaria, Florida. The office brings regional and global engineering …
ePropulsion eLite Wins Sailors’ Choice Engine & Outboards Award
ePropulsion’s compact eLite electric outboard has won the Engine & Outboards category at the inaugural Sailors’ Choice Awards. The result was announced at the …
Alumacraft Adds Navigator 165 and 175 for 2027
Alumacraft has added the Navigator series to its 2027 aluminium fishing-boat range. The new family comprises the 16ft 11in Navigator 165 Sport and 17ft …
BENETEAU Flyer 30 Starts New Generation of Dayboats
BENETEAU has introduced the Flyer 30 as the first model in the next generation of its Flyer dayboat range. The 30-foot boat combines an …
ESEA F800 Named Electric Boat of the Year 2026
The 8.0-metre ESEA F800 has been named Electric Boat of the Year 2026 at the Dutch Boot van het Jaar awards. The fully electric …
Axopar 38 Cross Top Completes Three-Model 38-Foot Range
Axopar has completed its 38-foot range with the new 38 Cross Top, positioned between the enclosed XC Cross Cabin and the open Sun Top. …
Garmin Takes NMEA Manufacturer of the Year for 12th Straight Year
Garmin has been named Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association for the 12th consecutive year. The 2026 awards also gave …
Honda BF200–250 V6 Outboards Add 90A Charging and Auto Trim
Honda Marine has refreshed its BF200–250 V6 outboard family with control and charging technology derived from the company's larger engines. The range now combines …
Honda Refreshes BF115–150 Outboards With Auto Trim and Cruise Control
Honda Marine has refreshed its BF115–150 outboard family with a new exterior design and several control technologies carried into the mid-power range. The four-cylinder …
Renewed Yamarin App Adds Direct Battery Voltage and Q Guard Alerts
Yamarin has redesigned its mobile app to give owners a clearer view of boat status away from the marina. The 2026 update improves Q …
Sea-Doo Switch 2027 Adds 10.25-Inch Display and 176L Fuel Tank
Sea-Doo has updated its Switch pontoon range for Model Year 2027 with larger-screen electronics, more fuel capacity on 230hp models and several practical deck …
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