Spotlight On: Bayliner

The largest manufacturer of recreational boats is Bayliner. In 1957 boat Orin Edson racer started selling racing boats in a parking lot in Seattle, WA. The first Bayliner was sold by Edson’s Advanced Outboard Marine business that year. By the following year Edson had grown so much he was able to open a showroom that began selling several brands of new powerboats, wooden boats, and outboard engines.

Eventually, Edson got into boat building and purchased the Bayliner name from his long-time friend and supplier, Al Koffel. Through the 1960s and 70s the company developed a name for innovative design, as well as excellent working conditions for its employees. In 1986 Bayliner joined the Brunswick Corporation, the largest marine company in the world. Bayliner has facilities in Tennessee and Washington in the U.S., as well as in Mexico and Portugal. If you’re fortunate enough to own a Bayliner, be sure to keep the motor in tip top shape with Evinrude XD50 oil.

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New Sealines in the Works

Sealine is hoping to put eight new models on the market in the next couple of years. The S28 sports cruiser is the hotly anticipated follow up to the S25 and the SC29. Most likely, the S28 will be the new entry-level boat Sealine.

Another new endeavor is the F36. The model will have a sub 40 foot fly bridge, meaning more luxury. As a result, the F37 will no longer be produced. The F37 has been Sealine’s longest serving model, but with the improvements on the new F36 the transition shouldn’t be difficult. Whether you own a Sealine boat or not, be sure to stock up on Evinrude XD100 oil for your motorboat!

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Antique and Classic Boat Festival

The Antique and Classic Boat Festival will be held at the Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina in Salem, Massachusetts. The festival has previously been held in Boston and Quincy. Antique boats from 1946 and prior, as well as classic boats from 1975 and prior will be on display.

Past participants include ‘Dorothy’ an 1898 fantail lake launch, ‘Sumoria’ a 1929 motor yacht, and ‘Goldeneye’ a 1960 Concordia yawl. In addition to mingling with other boat lovers, there is an optional judging competition. Awards will be given for Best Sailboat, Best Powerboat, Best Hand-Powered Boat, Best Reproduction, Finest Interior, and more. If you hope to participate, get your boat competition ready with Evinrude XD100 oil.

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Land of Ten Thousand Lakes

Minnesota is known commonly as the land of ten thousand lakes. There are actually 11, 842 lakes, plus thousands more rivers and streams. As a result, Minnesota is the third most popular state for boating in the U.S.

Popular destinations include Lake Superior, Lake Minnetonka, Leech Lake, and Lake Winnibigoshish. Although water skiing, canoeing and white water rafting are all popular, fishing takes the cake. The state is home to 1.4 million anglers. You can become part of that great statistic, provided you follow up with the Minnesota Fishing Regulations. Outfit your engine with Yamalube 2W oil before you attempt to haul in the big catch.

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Texas: Go Big or Go Home

Is anyone surprised that Texans enjoy boating in a big way? Nearly 600,000 boats are registered in Texas. No doubt the boat owners want to take advantage of the Gulf of Mexico and man-made reservoirs that are great for water sports and fishing.

Popular destinations include Lake Travis, Choke Canyon State Park, and Lake Amistad, to name a few. Inland water destinations make for a great family getaway. In addition to boating, you can also go camping, hiking, and swimming. Of course, Yamalube 2M oil is essential if you plan to break out the water skis!

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Safety Regulations for Boating in Illinois

Illinois is home to several popular boating destinations. These include Lake Michigan, Carlyle Lake, Rend Lake, Fox Lake, and Lake of Egypt. Before heading out to one of these prime destinations, make sure that you have all of your legal ducks in a row.

For instance, know that minors can operate a motorboat in Illinois, if they are at least 12 years old and accompanied by an adult 18 years or older, or have completed an Illinois Boating Education Course. Illinois has many regulations in regard to safety, accident reporting, and consequences for operating a motorboat under the influence. Rather than reading through every ordinance, check out the handy highlights available online. Be sure to also order Evinrude XD50 oil so your Illinois fishing trip will go swimmingly!

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Rules and Regulations for Boating in Florida

Now that May is upon us, warm weather is starting to reach even the colder climates. If you’re fortunate enough to live in or visit a warmer region, like Florida, make sure you know the boating rules and regulations before you head out on open waters. You don’t want to ruin your vacation with a violation ticket!

First off, any person born after January 1, 1988 who wants to operate a ten or more horsepower boat in Florida must have a Florida Boating Safety Education Identification card. Every boater, regardless of birth date, needs to be compliant with safety and equipment rules, marine life awareness, personal watercraft, and boating under the influence. Those rules, as well as the regulations for catching saltwater and freshwater fish, are available online. Don’t forget to get your boat in tip-top shape with Evinrude XD100 oil!

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Swamp Boat Tours ~ Sawgrass Recreation Park

When’s the last time you took a walk on the wild side? Why not take a trip down to Weston, Florida to explore exotic swamplands and curious creatures of nature? With assorted wildlife and wilderness activities to partake in, guests from around the globe regularly come to check out what the Sawgrass Recreation Park has to offer.

A great site for fishing and camping, the park also features assorted wildlife like the Florida Panther, a black leopard, a wolf, an armadillo, a Fennec fox and a bobcat. Each of these creatures may be explored on land while offerings of creatures of the swamp may be viewed and explored via their airboat tours through the everglades. Airboat tours are available during the day or night and private tours can be easily arranged. Plan your trip today!

If I were an airboat captain of the swamplands, I would rely on the dependable power of Evinrude XD 50 oil.

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Swamp Boat Tours ~ Everglades Holiday Park

Tucked away in the swamplands of Western Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is an all around adventure destination – Everglades Holiday Park. Locals and tourists from across the globe are invited to explore the camping and fishing of the area, however, their two most notable attractions are the live gator shows and the airboat tours.

You haven’t really lived until you’ve seen a trained professional of the swampland get up-close and personal with the swamp creatures. I bet you never thought you could see someone kiss and alligator and live to tell the tale, well at Everglades Holiday Park, not only will you witness such a frightful feat, but you’ll be able to explore the swamplands firsthand on one of their amazing airboat tours. What are you waiting for? Sign up today!

Cruising into treacherous waters, it’s likely that airboat captains rely on the clean power of Yamalube 2W oil.

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Swamp Boat Tours ~ Airboat USA

Down in the swamplands of Miami, Florida, Airboat USA transformed from just a research and informational services company for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) into a full-service airboat tour establishment of the Everglades National Park after merging with Everglades Airboat Tours in 1968. Their astute knowledge of the local swamplands and capable manpower have also led them to assist in film and TV productions like “CSI Miami.”

After accumulating a remarkable repuon for expert tours and professionalism, Airboat USA has attracted famous guests like Martha Stewart’s family and Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin as well as Donald Trump’s organization and rock star Brett Michaels. They even escorted the Beastie Boys via airboat to the 2004 MTV Music Video Awards. When it comes to providing outstanding adventure combined with reliable and professional service, Airboat USA abides by their company motto, “We Make It Happen!”

The masterminds behind such a daring adventure would surely rely on the clean power of Yamalube 2M oil.

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Swamp Boat Tours ~ Jean Little Swamp & Airboat Tours

Down in the bayous of New Orleans tourists will find the nail-biting adventure of swamp and airboat tours. Tucked away in Marrero, Louisiana, the Jean Little Swamp & Airboat Tours company thrives on the requests of thrill, a bit of scare and exploration from local residents and worldwide tourists.

Any day of the week, guests are invited to tour the swamps of Louisiana, led by an expert tour guide who unveils the beauty and the beasts of the swampland area. Also a native of the area, the airboat captain happily provides guests with a vibrant history of the Cajun way of life. If you’re ready to come face-to-face with alligators, snakes and many other creatures of the swamp, sign up for a tour today.

Cruising into treacherous waters, it’s likely that airboat captains rely on the clean power of Evinrude XD 50 oil.

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Swamp Boat Tours ~ Boggy Creek Airboat Rides

Way down in the swampland of Kissimmee, Florida adventurers will find the thrill of a lifetime. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides provides scenic trips thorough the Central Florida Everglades – a phenomenal attraction for adrenaline junkies and audacious tourists from around the globe.

Launched in 1994, the company was the first to establish swampland tours in Central Florida, just minutes from the plentiful attractions of Orlando. Until this point, Southern Florida had been the predominant location for airboat tours. Now with booming success, the Boggy Creek Airboat Rides company – led by Captain Chris and his wife, Maggie – draws in quite the crowd of adventure seekers with four different types of airboat tours. Guests may choose from a half-hour scenic nature tour or a full-hour scenic nature tour as well as an extreme swamp safari and a one-hour night tour of the everglades.

The masterminds behind such a daring adventure would surely rely on the clean power of Evinrude XD 100 oil.

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