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BoatUS Magazine — February 2012

Welcome To Miami!

See these new models at Florida's biggest spring boat-show.
Gonna Get Myself Connected

Leanr how talkative your boat is about to become.
The Guide To Buying Great Binoculars

Don't spend a cent until you've read our report.
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BoatUS ANGLER Magazine — Fall/Winter 2011

A Short Road Map to River Success

Ten quick steps to break down any river in the country featuring tips from Bassmaster Elite fishing pro Kevin Short.
Tackling the Test of Time

Go-to bass fishing lures that have produced for Tommy Martin since the 1970's
Mark Zona: Showtime

"The question I get most often about doing Zona's Awesome Fishing Show is: how long does it take to film? It sounds like a really easy question, but I don't think there is a clear-cut answer."
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Trailering Magazine — Fall 2011

Cruising the Venice of America

Fort Lauderdale welcomes you to discover its downtown excitement, historic locales, and mesmerizing seascapes
Less Is More

After trading their 40-footer for a 27-foot boat on a trailer, Jim and Lisa Favors have everything they need.
How It All Began

Being dragged behind a perfectly good boat may not sound like fun to everyone

Seaworthy Magazine — January 2012

Getting a Jump on Spring

Sometimes, it's the little things that get overlooked; something as minor as a worn impeller or dead battery can ruin a day on the water. Even major things like a dismasting…
The Sinking Of Never Finished

It has been over a year since our 35-foot trawler Never Finished sank in shallow water on a typical August day on the Chesapeake Bay…
Snowstorms & Boathouses

When most people think of snowstorms, places like Buffalo, New York, or Denver come to mind. Oklahoma is usually…
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Press Releases

Anchoring Restrictions on the Agenda at
City of St. Petersburg Meeting January 24

Local Boaters, Cruisers, Tourism Industry Urged to Attend

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. January 20, 2012 –- On Tuesday, January 24, the City of St. Petersburg is hosting a meeting to discuss proposed anchoring restrictions for city waters. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is urging boaters, cruisers and those who benefit from the economic impact of boater spending to attend this meeting to have their concerns heard. The January …
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TowBoatUS Cape Coral Earns "Tower Of The Year" Award

CAPE CORAL, Fla., January 19, 2012 -- An on-the-water towboat company that helps Southwest Florida boaters get home safely was singled out for its professionalism at the BoatUS Towing Services Annual Conference recently held in Tampa, FL. Tower of the Year honors went to TowBoatUS Cape Coral, which is owned and operated by Capt. Richard Paul and Capt. Jay McMillin. The company has locations in Cape …
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BoatUS Angler Will Assist Competitors in Need During B.A.S.S. Open

ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 18, 2012 – Traveling thousands of miles each year on the road and making it to weigh-in at the end of a tournament day are “givens” for today’s successful pro angler. But roadside breakdowns and on-the-water troubles can threaten a winning paycheck. That’s why it’s a perfect fit to announce that BoatUS Angler, which has provided both …
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