Mercury Marine promotes ease of boating to general public

NEW YORK — Mercury Marine will continue to hold events to spread the word that issues like docking and engine trimming have been virtually eliminated with the advent of new technology.

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Just wanted to post some pics of my father-in-law's 1985-6 Tiara Slick Craft Avanti S2000.  I've been working on refurbishing it the past couple of years and finally finished!  Haven't seen many around and wondered if these are a rare bird?  Can't find any info on them from the interweb, and Tiara doesn't seem to know much either.  Thanks for any help.

Seakeeper debuts trade-in discount program

The new model seeks to make it more affordable for customers to take advantage of the latest technology.

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Groups criticize NOAA policy on fisheries allocation

A long-awaited policy review has a coalition of recreational fishing advocates demanding Congress change laws.

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Canadian marina fined for killing seagulls

A Canadian yacht club was fined $2,500 for killing or injuring a dozen ring-billed gulls while trying to scare them.

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I have had these inserts on my prior 35' and 43' but did not have on my 94 31 Open. Does anyone have one they can scribe onto a piece of paper and email/ mail to me so I can fabricate myself? Tiara and GG Schmidt do not stock this age shade any longer. It fits on the port light and is about 1/8" thick and has cutouts for the knob and hinges. Thanks rafredrickson@verizon.net

I'm the second owner of a 2009 Sovran purchased in 2014 in Boston and relocated to Branford CT.  During the survey a leak was discovered in the port engine (Volvo D600) hydraulic pump which circulates fluid to the IPS drive.  Engine hours were approximately 250 at time of purchase.  Mcdonald Marine a highly respected CT licensed Volvo service firm replaced the pump under warranty (I had to pay to haul and replace the the hydraulic fluid) during July 2014.  A year later the same pump failed again and was replace by Mcdonald in June 2015 under warranty.   This past weekend I found hydraulic fluid in the IPS and the underside of the year old port pump was wet to the touch.  A sure sign it is leaking based on my previous experiences.  Engine hours are now approximately 375 and the starboard pump is original equipment and has not leaked.  I cruise around 20 knots which is well below the rated maximum speed for the engines/boat.  Per Mcdonalds I am current on all Volvo recommended engine services.  

Has anyone had a similar problem?  3 pumps in 3 years seems excessive.  I'm wondering if the failed pump is a result of another yet diagnosed problem although Mcdonalds has seen similar failures in other D600 engines and has speculated that there is a design or quality issue with the pumps.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  

IBEX releases schedule for October show

IBEX will offer more than 80 education sessions during the October event.

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VIDEO: Mercury Marine and Skipper Bud’s promote fishing lifestyle

Mercury Marine and Skipper Bud’s are teaming up to promote the fishing lifestyle.

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I'm looking for a 2010-2013 Sovran, can do a 3500 or 3900. No brokers, PM me for contact information, located in Southern FL.