Boating Etiquette

Boating etiquette refers to a set of common rules and practices that boaters should follow while on the water to ensure respect and consideration for others. Here are some tips for good boating etiquette: Be aware of your surroundings: Always keep an eye out for other boats, buoys, and potential hazards in the water. Stay…


Join Our Service Department

Come Aboard and Join Our Crew! We are on course to grow our service department and looking for talented individuals. Become a part of our story and start your next adventure with us. Service Technician | Marblehead, OH Diesel Technician | St. Clair Shores, MI Gas/Outboard Technician | St. Clair Shores, MI, Holland, MI &…


Kings of Spring Salmon Tournament

The 2021 edition of the Viking VIP Boat Show will take place on January, 28th – 30th at their state-of-the-art Viking Yacht Service Center in Riviera Beach, Florida. To maintain the highest safety and health protocols, sea trials will be limited to customers under contract. Special measures will be taken to make this a safe and enjoyable experience for all.


The Passing of a Legend

Viking Yachts Co-Founder Robert T. Healey Sr. (1929-2021) (New Gretna, New Jersey, December 14, 2021) – Robert T. Healey Sr., the co-founder of the Viking Yacht Company who helped build the company into an industry leader and led the fight that repealed the Federal Luxury Tax on yachts in the early 1990s, passed away last…


Absolute’s Models Triumph at Cannes

Absolute’s Innovation and Engineering Efforts Were Rewarded in Cannes With the Debut of the 2022 Season. Absolute entered the French Boat Show with its full Navetta range, two boats from the FLY range, and two 2022 new models: 48 Coupe – the first versatile and sporty creation in the brand-new Coupe line 60 Fly –…


Absolute Yachts Presents the 56 Fly

LET CHARM AND PERSONALITY INSPIRE YOUR NEXT ROUTE  The result of engineering innovation, Italian design and a passion for details, the latest project by the Piacenza-based shipyard is called 56 FLY – The Absolute Charisma. Featuring a strong, confident personality, 56 FLY was created to be noticed and to fascinate boat owners with a proven mix of comfort and…


SEABOB Technology

Quality right down to the last detail. The SEABOB-Jet is the absolute paragon of cutting-edge technology. In order for the vehicle to live up to this claim, the drive unit was made using premium carbon elements, established ceramic coatings and precious metals resistant to salt water. Meticulously hand-crafted, this water sports vehicle is made of…


Yamaha Unveils MyYamahaOutboards

New App and Web Portal Improve Overall Customer Experiences, Enhance Outboard Values This summer, Yamaha Marine introduces MyYamahaOutboards, a new mobile app and web portal that revolutionizes the ownership experience and helps enhance customer satisfaction of Yamaha outboards. MyYamahaOutboards puts essential product and dealer information at owners’ fingertips, including a complete maintenance history for each…


Absolute Launches New Coupe Model

Absolute Yachts throws down the gauntlet to the luxury yacht industry with the new Coupé range: sporty, devoted to comfort, and highly versatile. The Coupé range has been completely re-invented by the Italian shipyard: the revolutionary ideas that have made Absolute’s models famous are back on board, enhanced by intriguing new features. For instance, they have…


How to Read Nautical Charts

Even if you’re new to boating, it’s unlikely that you’re completely new to GPS systems. Maybe you have a car GPS to get you from point A to point B; maybe you rely on a smartphone; or maybe you’ve gotten very, very skilled at navigating Google Earth to creep on your favorite Zillow listings. (No…