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Friday, May 1, 2026

A proprietary-engineered docking technology purpose engineered to solve one of the biggest challenges for pontoon owners: having the necessary precise control and maneuverability for pontoons at low speeds. For many pontoon owners, docking is the most stressful moment on the water—often determining whether they boat with

tags: Godfrey Marine, Hurricane deck boats, Innovation, low speeds, Pontoon Dock Assist, Pontoons, versatile

Friday, April 17, 2026

There’s something undeniably thrilling about stepping onto a boat for the first time each spring; the soft sway underfoot, the scent of the water, the promise of adventures ahead. For boating enthusiasts across the Midwest, that moment begins at the Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, returning April 24 - 26, 2026. As the

tags: Boating Season, cruiser, Lake Erie, Pontoons, Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, Spring, Yacht

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Boaters can now enjoy a noticeably smoother, more comfortable day on the water thanks to a new partnership between Seakeeper, Inc., the leader in marine motion control, and Barletta Boats, one of North America’s fastest‑growing pontoon manufacturers. The companies announced recently that Seakeeper Ride™ is coming to the

tags: barletta boats, Boat Manufacturing, marine motion control, Monohull, Partnership, Pontoons, Seakeeper

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Bennington Recognized for Innovation at the Minneapolis International Boat Show for New Retractable Keeper Rail Bennington, North America’s leading manufacturer of pontoon boats, announced today that it has been recognized for a National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the furnishings category. The

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Awards, Boat Show, Industry News, Pontoons

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Sharrow Props Pass the Pontoon Boat Test Several months ago, we published a report on the performance of a tri-toon with Sharrow props. As usual, it was more economical in the mid-range, but the thing that the owner remarked on most was turning without ventilation and the ride was much quieter with the Sharrows. Check out this

by: Boattest.com

tags: boating innovation, Fuel Efficiency, Pontoons, Propellers

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada – BRP is shaking up the pontoon experience with the industry-disrupting model year 2023 Manitou lineup. Thanks to its groundbreaking Rotax Outboard Engine with Stealth Technology, Manitou is redefining the boating experience with continuous, seamless, holistic design from bow to stern, freeing up

by: BRP

tags: New Boat Models, Pontoons

Friday, September 9, 2022

Lebanon, MO – Lowe® Boats, a leading manufacturer of high-quality, full-featured aluminum boats, announced bold new styling and a host of premium features for model year 2023 with the launch of the 2023 SF series pontoon boats. With thought and customer insight included in every detail, the SF Series was crafted to

by: Lowe Boats

tags: Industry News, New Boat Models, Pontoons

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Elkhart, IN – Godfrey Pontoons, a leading manufacturer of pontoons built with enduring quality and superior craftsmanship, recently announced a new model for 2023 – the Mighty G. One of the latest innovations from Godfrey, the Mighty G is the brand’s first pontoon that was designed from the ground up to be powered by

by: Godfrey Pontoons

tags: New Boat Models, Pontoons

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Harris Boats Launches Next Chapter of Luxury Pontoon Boating Offering Single-Engine Joystick Piloting for 360-Degree Control

tags: luxury, New Boat Models, Pontoons

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