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boats.com, founded in 1999, is the largest global search engine in the leisure marine market with more than 120,000 boats from 146 countries. Its powerful URL helps position boats.com as the go-to resource for everything boats - boating news, DIY tutorials, blog posts, videos, reviews and boat listings. For OEMs and their dealer networks, boats.com offers effective marketing tools to promote and sell new and used boats for sale across the globe. boats.com was originally launched as a private, venture capital-funded start-up in San Francisco, CA to leverage the dot com boom in the boating niche. In January 2000, boats.com acquired YachtWorld, marking the first Internet content deal within the boating industry. Just a few months later, boats.com expanded its offerings to the European market. Ian Atkins opened the first European office in Fareham, England to launch boats.com to the European markets and provide dedicated sites for the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, and Australia. boats.com was acquired in 2004, and for the next six years focused on building content, including editorial, videos, reviews and global boat listings - positioning it as the site for “everything boats.” In 2010, boats.com, YachtWorld and Boat Trader joined forces as the three leading marine websites to form Boats Group (then operated as Dominion Marine Media). In July 2016, Boats Group was acquired by Apax Partners and then by Permira Funds in February 2021. Source

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Top 5 Affordable Aluminum Boat Brands

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By Liza McVinney
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Aluminum boats have long been favored by boating enthusiasts for their durability, versatility, and affordability, especially when it comes to pontoon boats, freshwater fishing boats, and Jon boats. They thrive in both freshwater and saltwater conditions, and are resilient against corrosion, rust, and damage. Their lightweight design not only enhances fuel efficiency but also facilitates easy transport and maneuverability on the water.
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How to Buy a Boat That Will Still Matter in 20 Years

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Kramer's Apache 47, Image by VÉHICULE There are boats that sell well, and there are boats that define an era. The two are not always the same. Walk through any marina and you will still find designs that once looked like the future. Some now feel dated within a decade. Others continue to draw attention long after their production ended. The Bertram 31 is one of the clearest examples of this. It helped define the deep-V offshore hull and remains a reference point for everything that followed.
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Behind the Scenes of the World's Longest Inland Powerboat Race

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VÉHICULE Racing Team and YachtWorld at the Raid Pavia Venezia 2026, Image via VÉHICULE The Raid Pavia–Venezia is the world's longest inland powerboat race, covering more than 400 kilometers of rivers, canals, and lagoons between Pavia and Venice. Since 1929, this legendary endurance event has challenged competitors with a unique combination of speed, navigation, endurance, and mechanical reliability.
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Formula 387 CCF: Taking Fishing to New Heights

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By Marilyn DeMartini Verified
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When Formula introduces a new boat, there is always a reason—it’s not just to have a new model, but to add something of value to the customer—often something requested. For the new 387 CCF (Center Console Fish), it was a tower, and not just any tower, but one that is fully enclosed by a safety rail, easily accessible from the cockpit and has an added passenger lounge under the hard top, providing the captain with some company when passengers want to share the excellent vantage point.
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What to Do If Your Boat Engine Catches Fire

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Boat on Fire, Image via VÉHICULE Boat engine fire safety is something every boater should understand before heading out on the water. A fire aboard a recreational boat is one of the most dangerous emergencies a crew can face. Engine fires can spread quickly, produce toxic smoke, and threaten everyone on board. Knowing how to respond can make a critical difference. When a fire starts near the engine, fast action matters.
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VÉHICULE Racing Team and YachtWorld Win Pavia-Venezia 2026 Against All Odds

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For most teams, surviving the Raid Pavia-Venezia is an achievement. For the VÉHICULE Racing Team and YachtWorld, 2026 became a story of perseverance, resilience, and an extraordinary second consecutive victory in one of the world's toughest powerboat races. The Raid Pavia-Venezia is widely regarded as the longest inland powerboat race on the planet, covering approximately 414 kilometers from Pavia to Venice through the Ticino River, the Po River system, canals, and the Venetian Lagoon.
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ACR Electronics Brings Electronics to Boating Safety

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By Marilyn DeMartini Verified
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Mixing fire and water never seemed like a good idea to me. I never even cared for the then-popular flame paint jobs on performance boats, that while intimating excitement and speed, seemed ill-planned or ill-fated. When I heard that ACR, an electronics firm that is known for promoting and providing safety and survival equipment for marine and adventure sports using Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), was bringing electronic flares to the marine industry, I applauded.
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The History of the Raid Pavia-Venezia

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The Raid Pavia-Venezia is one of the longest and most demanding powerboat races on the planet. Spanning 414 kilometers of rivers, canals, and lagoons, this epic journey from Pavia to Venice tests the limits of both competitors and their machines. The race was born on June 6, 1929, when a small but fearless group of pioneers departed from Pavia along the Ticino River. Their destination: the Venice Lagoon via the challenging Po River system.
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What Happened to Offshore Powerboat Racing?

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Offshore powerboat racing was once one of the most extreme motorsports in America. During the 1970s and 1980s, races in Miami, Key West, and Nassau brought together legendary brands like Cigarette, Apache, Formula, Donzi, Skater, and Fountain, all competing at full throttle in rough offshore conditions. At the center of the sport was South Florida’s offshore culture — a world fueled by racing, sponsorship money, nightlife, and larger-than-life personalities.
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Memorial Day Weekend Boating Tips for a Safe Start to Summer

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By Amanda Cortes
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Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of boating season, and for many boaters, it’s the first big weekend back on the water with friends and family. It’s also one of the busiest weekends of the year at launch ramps, marinas, sandbars, and popular cruising destinations. Above: Memorial Day weekend starts with sunshine, family, and safe days on the water. Photo by Water Sports Foundation (WSF).
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