All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 106
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US Coast Guard seeks input on possible radio interference from LED lights
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a safety alert calling on recreational boaters to report incidences of poor reception of VHF, DSC and AIS equipment that it says may be linked to the operation of LED lighting fixtures.
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Smoker Craft expands aluminium fishing boat production
New Paris, Indiana-based boatbuilder Smoker Craft Inc has completed a significant expansion of one of its primary production facilities in an effort to stay ahead of growing domestic and export sales.
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Canada Metal (Pacific) sold to equity firm
British Columbia-based marine equipment manufacturer Canada Metal Pacific Limited (CMP) has been acquired by Ironbridge Equity Partners.
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Furrion opens UK headquarters
Hong Kong-based marine and caravan equipment manufacturer Furrion has opened its first office in the UK and appointed Jim McEwan as its new vice president and country manager.
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Yamaha targets offshore fishing sector with new kicker outboard
Yamaha has unveiled an all-new four-stroke outboard engine designed specifically as a trolling motor on heavy-duty welded aluminium fishing boats.
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Canada, US, Mexico announce new trade deal to replace NAFTA
Shortly before the midnight September 30 deadline, Canada and the US have announced a tentative new trilateral trade deal with Mexico that includes key concessions on issues critical to both countries.
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Yamaha targets Canadian fishing market
Boatbuilders, dealers and marine media gathered in Vancouver last week for the global debut of an all-new Yamaha four-stroke outboard engine and the formal introduction of its 425hp V8 and Helm Master digital control system to the Canadian market.
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Campion Marine announces new models, partners
Despite the close proximity of major forest fires that spread smoke over much of the province, Kelowna, British Columbia-based Campion Marine is hailing its 45th annual dealer meeting as a significant milestone in the company’s history.
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Dates set for 2019 Ottawa Boat Show
Event organiser Master Promotions has confirmed that the 2019 edition of the Ottawa Boat Show will return to the EY Centre from February 21-24.
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Smoker Craft hosts largest dealer meeting in company history
US boatbuilder marks four consecutive years of 20% growth at its largest dealer gathering yet
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Correct Craft acquires Austrian electric propulsion system
Ingenity P220 drive system will position Correct Craft for “a successful transition to electric power”, says CEO
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Fugawi charts now available on OpenCPN app
Free open source navigation software expands chart offerings for Android users
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Freedom Boat Club opens two new Canadian franchises
Toronto, Halifax locations extend group’s footprint in eastern Canada
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Mixed bag for Canadian boat sales through Q2 2018
Retail sales up in most categories, led by tow boats and outboard-powered fibreglass runabouts
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1,000-slip marina opens on Canada’s Trent-Severn Waterway
The Friday Harbour Marina complex near Toronto spans more than 17 hectares with over 4.5km of shoreline
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Navico and C-MAP announce merger
C-MAP to join Lowrance, Simrad and B&G brands as part of Navico’s marine electronics portfolio effective immediately
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Canada moves to maintain retaliatory boat tariffs
Boats remain on Canadian government’s final list of retaliatory tariffs in spite of exhaustive industry lobbying effort
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BRP acquires Alumacraft Boats
Evinrude’s Tracy Crocker to head newly created BRP Marine Group
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Rossiter Boats enters bankruptcy
Engine delivery delays blamed for closure of Canadian boatbuilder
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Princecraft expands pontoon plant
New C$1.3m investment builds upon C$850k in upgrades last year