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Message From The Editor Lithium-Ion or Lead Acid Batteries?
Are your customers planning to replace their boat batteries with Lithium-Ion units? Lithium-Ion batteries are now ubiquitous showing up in everyone’s cell phone, in all sorts of power tools, the portable computers that we all use every day right down to kids toys. More than just being close to a universal power source, these are impressively powerful and light weight too.
But can a consumer just switch out their old lead acid battery and replace that with a Lithium-Ion? There are great systems on the market but if I think about a Mastervolt system for example – that’s a sophisticated and expensive system. The Brunswick Fathom-E system can literally replace a generator for some boats but again, this is a specially engineered system, not a simple replacement part. There can be significant safety issues for the boat owner if the change to Lithium-Ion is not well researched and the new battery is not properly adapted to the boat. (READ MORE)
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Feature
CanBoat - Fire on a Vessel Caused by a Lithium-Ion Battery Failure  Recently I received a very interesting account from a boater who is a long-standing senior member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. He says: "I came across an article describing a sailboat fire on the U.S. West coast which resulted in an air evac. and total loss of the vessel. It seems the crew attempted to suppress the fire with extinguishers but were unsuccessful. The ignition source was a lithium-ion battery... READ MORE |
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Bill Yeargin Named 2026 NMMA Hall of Fame Inductee
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced Bill Yeargin, former president and CEO of Correct Craft and past chair of the NMMA Board of Directors, as the 2026 inductee into the NMMA Hall of Fame, the association’s most prestigious honor. Yeargin will be presented with the award during the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) annual Industry Breakfast... READ MORE |
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Come to ABYC’s Standards Week 2027!
Join the ABYC this January 10–15, 2027 in San Antonio, TX. ABYC Standards Week is where the marine industry sets the course for safety and innovation. Technical leaders and fellow industry peers will update standards headed for Supplement 67 (to be published July 2027), ensuring today’s decisions build tomorrow’s boats. READ MORE |
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Dr. Shrink Launches EnviroShrink™, a Landfill-Biodegradable Product
Dr. Shrink, Inc., leader in shrink wrap film and installation supplies, is introducing EnviroShrink, a new earth-friendly shrink wrap designed to deliver the same performance professionals count on while providing a smarter solution after disposal. Built for everything from marine storage to industrial applications, EnviroShrink performs just like conventional film. READ MORE |
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Events
Newport International Boat Show to Debut All-New Fishing Village  The Newport International Boat Show announced today the debut of its Fishing Village presented by Tashmoo Boatworks, an immersive experience created for anglers and fishing enthusiasts of all ages and levels as part of the 2026 showgoer experience September 17–20 along the historic downtown Newport waterfront. READ MORE |
Product Focus
Radian IoT Introduces Dual-Mode Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Trailers  Radian IoT, Inc., innovator in using GPS and boat configuration data to deliver real-time predictive analytics to dealers, manufacturers, and their consumers, has announced the launch of the first Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) specially designed for marine trailers and other towable assets. READ MORE |
Just Launched
Monterey Boats Introduces the All-New Elite 34  Monterey Boats proudly introduces the all-new Elite 34, the newest flagship of its award-winning Elite Series and the next major step in the continued expansion of the lineup. Building on the rapid market adoption of the Elite Series, the Elite 34 brings the design, performance and versatility that have defined Elite to an entirely new class of boat. READ MORE |
Jeanneau Launches the EX Range: Discovering the Essentials  Jeanneau unveils EX, a new range of motor boats that embraces the philosophy of essentials. The EX 34, first of its kind, will have its world premiere at CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL, from September 8 to 13, 2026, in Hardtop version. A range that enriches the brand’s universe alongside Leader, NC, TH and DB Yachts. READ MORE |
People
Passing of Garry Notenbomer  Garry Notenbomer, affectionately known to all as "Big Daddy" passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2026, in Ladner, British Columbia, at the age of 62. Born in Prince George BC on June 15, 1964, Garry moved to Holland at the age 4 and returned to Canada at the age of 16 with his family. He graduated from Burnaby Central Secondary School. He went on to build a respected life and... READ MORE |
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