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BRIX Marine Launches 11.8M Yacht Tender

BRIX Marine has announced the launch of its latest megayacht tender, the 11.8-meter T/T Kismet.This custom Naiad RHIB was designed for the tender garage on the 122-meter Kismet, recently launched by Lürssen. The 11.8-meter joins multiple other tenders in Kismet’s arsenal, and she stands out as a high-performance vessel that delivers a luxury experience from stem to stern. Powered by twin Yanmar 440HP diesel engines paired with Hamilton Jet HJX 27 waterjets, T/T Kismet reaches speeds of nearly 50 knots. Hamilton’s AVX Express system, including MouseBoat control, makes handling easy.

BRIX Marine and Ashbreez Boatworks Launch 'Just 1 More'

BRIX Marine and Ashbreez Boatworks have furthered their partnership in crafting custom aluminum boats with the introduction of Just 1 More, a 35-foot Resurrection full-width cuddy catamaran.The collaboration began with the commissioning of a 32-foot aluminum catamaran in 2015, marking the start of a successful relationship that has seen the completion of several projects in both catamaran and monohull models.One of the notable achievements of this partnership is the construction of the Resurrection Series, a line of custom catamarans designed for fishing enthusiasts.

Propspeed Promotes Hamilton to CEO

Propspeed, manufacturer of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has promoted Marcus Hamilton from the international sales director to the position of CEO.Hamilton comes to the position with more than 10 years of experience in the marine industry, working with global marine business such as Fusion Entertainment, Garmin NZ and Propspeed International. In these 10 years Hamilton has held positions of international marketing manager, VP of sales and operations Americas,…

Chris-Craft to Debut the Calypso 27

Beautiful styling, convertible social seating, and detailed craftsmanship are exemplified in Chris-Craft’s new Calypso 27. Set to debut at the 2022 Miami International Boat Show, this new Calypso 27 joins the Calypso lineup which includes the Calypso 30, Calypso 35, and the recently debuted Calypso 24.With a 9-foot beam, the Calypso 27 has ample interior room for entertaining. The bow offers seating with customized upholstery made from the highest marine-grade vinyl. A teak table…

Armstrong Debuts New Recreational Cat

The Mary James is a 35 x 13-ft. planing catamaran with full width superstructure, recently delivered after successful sea trials in late May. Designed and built by Armstrong Marine USA, the 3513-CTC is part of Armstrong’s growing portfolio of custom built recreational catamarans.Twin Yamaha 425hp outboards paired with Helm Master electronic steering power The Mary James. Twin 200-gallon fuel tanks maximize range, navigated with a comprehensive Garmin/NMEA electronics package.

Outerlimits Launches High Performance Fishing Boat Line

Outerlimits Powerboats has announced a major expansion for its brand: the all-new Outerlimits SX Series Center Console line. This performance fishing boat line, designed to run with multi-outboard power, is set to launch with the new SX-39 Center Console in late summer 2020.“For the past 25 years, Outerlimits has made its mark on the offshore racing circuit and the high-performance boat market with its fast, maneuverable, high-tech speedboats. We are the Offshore World Champions and also hold the current Kilo Record for World’s Fastest V-Bottom at 180.47 miles per hour…

Garmin and Yacht Controller Strategic Partnership

Yacht Controller, well known for providing “innovative technology for the marine industry”, has announced the integration of the Yacht Controller information and control panel on compatible Garmin multifunction displays (MFDs) with OneHelm functionality. This integration allows Yacht Controller and Garmin users to take advantage of the Garmin display for accessing the Yacht Controller panel during their maneuvers, thereby having a vivid color visual and easy method to start and see the system without the need for another dedicated Yacht Controller screen on their boat.Gerald Berton…

It’s Party Time

Super yachts require super performance in everything from communication to entertainment. When it comes to the power of music from marine audio entertainment systems, the Garmin-owned, Fusion Entertainment is always at the cutting edge when it comes to quality, style and innovation. The company’s recently launched Apollo Series and Panel Stereo, along with the all-new black Signature Speakers are no exception.According to Chris Baird, managing director of New-Zealand based Fusion Entertainment…

Interview: John Canada, President, Ocean5 Naval Architects

John Canada founded Ocean 5 Naval Architects in 2007, arguably the worst time in history to start a maritime company as the industry was just entering the worst downturn in a generation. But more than 10 years later, and with the industry still in recover mode, Canada and his company are still standing. Ocean5 has become synonymous with sportfish, luxury, performance and composite high speed small craft naval architecture, and the company’s international presence is founded on patrol craft…

FUSION Rolls Out the Panel-Stereo

FUSION has launched a plug and play one solution marine entertainment system – the Panel-Stereo. Purpose-built for performance in both the RV and marine environment, the Panel-Stereo is an ultimate all-in-one audio entertainment solution. Combining all the elements required for excellent audio reproduction - Class D amplification, Fusion Digital Signal Processing (DSP), dual 3-inch speakers, a passive base radiator all inside a single tuned enclosure. Offering AM/FM, USB, AUX and Bluetooth streaming source options…

ASIS Boats Delivers RIB in Record Time

ASIS Boats has built and delivered an 8m Elite Rigid Inflatable Boat for a big Dubai developer in a very short delivery time. This RIB was required urgently and has been fully manufactured, rigged and delivered in a period of 10 days only. Engineering, design and production are all performed in house giving ASIS Boats the capability to create new models in a short time and meet customer specific requirements. This also makes the delivery time fast since ASIS holds control of most of the elements that go on the boat.

ASIS Delivers First 9.8m Amphibious RIB

Following the success of the ASIS Amphibious RIBs 7.1 and 6.1m, and in response to popular demand; ASIS just developed, tested and delivered its biggest amphibious RIB ever manufactured yet; A 9.8 meter Black Rigid Inflatable Amphibious boat. This boat is intended for private use, and will reach its owner in The United States in September. The Sealegs amphibious system available on the ASIS 9.8m RIB consists of motorized, retractable and steerable wheels, powering the boat with off-water capabilities The entire system is marinised and stays completely out of the water while underway.

Clipper Yacht Race: Making The Turn

Strong winds in the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race have led to some thrilling racing conditions for the Clipper Race fleet, with teams recording speeds of over 32 knots near the virtual mark at the most southern point of the course. The choppy sea state presents its own challenges for the crew but as the front runners begin their journey north, conditions are expected to ease slightly over the next couple of days as a high develops off the south of Japan. As Derry~Londonderry~Doire continues to lead the fleet, GREAT Britain and Garmin are in an ongoing battle for second place.

FUSION Debuts Compact Marine Stereo

FUSION Entertainment announced today the release of a new compact and cost effective series, the MS-RA70 and MS-RA70N. Featuring a sleek front face finish with a shallow-mount case design, the new FUSION audio system delivers clear and dynamic sound reproduction in a marinized, space-saving chassis for flexible installation options, the manufacturer said. Engineered to seamlessly replace any standard DIN-sized car stereo, the low-profile MS-RA70 design allows for integration without the need to redesign the dash space. Cost-effective and easy-to-use, the MS-RA70 offers a powerful entertainment solution for boats with a busy helm.

Lumitec Launches Progression Innovation Boat

Lumitec, an engineering and design firm focused on the conceptualization, development and manufacture of high-quality extreme environment LED lighting, today launched its innovation boat, Progression. Showcasing new concepts, experiments and cutting-edge technologies, Progression represents a new level of lighting control and on-board system integration. The Lumitec Innovation Boat made its official debut earlier this month at the 2015 Miami International Boat Show. Spearheaded by Lumitec with cooperation from several industry partners…

International Boat Show Cruises into Cartagena Harbor

For the third year in a row, the Cartagena International Boat Show (CIBS) will set anchor at the Cartagena Convention Center where they expect to draw close to 5,000 visitors from around the world on March 21, 22 and 23, 2015. Exhibitors from around the world will showcase the newest boats, from luxury motor and sailing yachts to personal watercraft and sport fishers, including powerboats, sailboats, jet boats and electric boats, as well as the latest cutting-edge electronics, engines and marine accessories.

Navionics Improves Detail of Boaters' Charts

Cartography Leader Now Accepts Multiple Sonar Log Formats Enhancing Award-Winning Platform. Navionics has  announced a new development in its SonarCharts high definition bathymetry map. Now compatible with sonar log data formats from leading echosounder and GPS chartplotter manufacturers Lowrance, Raymarine, Simrad and B&G in addition to Humminbird and Garmin, with wireless connectivity for supported devices, Navionics said it makes it easier than ever for users to share sonar recordings which improve SonarCharts  for future trips.

Garmin to Acquire NZ’s Fusions Electronics

Satellite navigation systems provider Garmin says it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Fusion Electronics Limited and its subsidiaries. Fusion is a privately-held provider of integrated marine audio equipment, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. The completion of the acquisition, which is subject to customary conditions, is expected to occur on June 30, 2014. “Fusion has pioneered a number of innovations in marine audio. Their ability to integrate their products with networked marine multifunction displays has been recognized across the industry,” said Cliff Pemble, Garmin’s president and CEO.

Boat 'Glass Cockpit' Wins Garmin® & Volvo Penta DAME Award

Garmin International Inc. has won the DAME Design Award at the current Marine Equipment Trade Show in the marine electronics category for their collaboration with Volvo Penta on the Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit. The DAME Design Award is awarded at METS to the best and most trendsetting new marine equipment and accessories in the industry. Garmin jointly collaborated with Volvo Penta, to design the fully integrated Glass Cockpit, which displays control and monitoring capabilities along with navigation, engine data, warnings, alarms and other information.