Gamefisherman's largest build yet Game on! The tournament-winning boat builders from Gamefisherman have launched their largest build to date, the 50 Express. Equipped with Onan generators, the 50 Express is personalized for tournament sportfishing with customizable options, cold-molded mahogany and is available in three styles: coupe, walkaround and flybridge. The raised teak
February 19, 2021
Combining elegance with sporty lines and an incredible layout, the Prestige 590 offers the latest innovations with an impeccable megayacht finish in 61 feet. With the luxury of a family yacht designed like a vacation residence on the water, the Prestige 590 provides the atmosphere of a private island retreat. Promising a dream at sea while always feeling at home, Garroni Design’s sle
February 19, 2021
Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red Sky at dawn? A stunning Swan. The ancient meme oft repeated by mariners is a rule-of-thumb weather forecast. Based on the reddish glow of the morning or evening sky caused by haze or clouds related to storms in the region, a red sky provides prediction for bad weather later in the day. Red Sky at Dawn: A
January 11, 2021
Located on Valentia Island, in County Kerry, near the extreme southwest corner of Ireland, Murphy Marine, builds boats designed and proven on the extrema Atlantic waters. The well-known yard builds a range of boats from 24 to 44 feet. While the hull designs are proven and set, the upper portions of the vessel include a variety of different configurations. The Cygnus Cyclone 30 with its co
January 07, 2021
“We got 59,115 hours on those engines, without ever removing a head,” marvels Seaspan International’s Port Engineer Kevin Tweedy, “and they were still running so, at 5,000 to 5,500 hours per year, we could easily have done 60,000 hours.” But the company schedule worked to do a like-for-like repower. The pair of 850-hp, tier 1, Cummins KTA38 diesels were pulled out and a brand-new set of 850 hp, ti
January 07, 2021
For nearly a century, the rugged coast and islands of Scotland were served by the handy little steam freight boats known as Puffers. They carried manufactured goods out to villages and farm produce back to the mainland. The recent delivery of the 27-by-9.7-meter Havara shows just how dramatically small coasters have developed over the past two generations. In fact, apart from that their role as a
January 07, 2021
Since the days of wooden hulls and human power, lifeboat crews have put to sea through dangerous surf to save the lives of their fellow seamen. The first engine-powered boats allowed decks and cabins that afforded a greater level of safety. When the US Coast Guard developed their 47-foot surf boat in the late 1990s, it set a whole new standard for lifeboats. Designated 47-foot MLBs, these all
November 23, 2020
Ocean science is in high demand by scientists studying ocean acidification, wave energy, seabed composition, changing water temperatures, fish populations and dozens of other research projects. The Oregon State University (OSU) has a proud history in the field. The wide variety of research project require a variety of vessels. One boat that has made large contributions to research is the 54
November 16, 2020
Successful fishermen have long demonstrated a respect for tradition and a willingness to test new water and new technologies. Mr. Richard Hards and Mr. George Jacks, of Pecheurs Eccosse Limited in Inverness, Scotland, demonstrate that balance with their new catamaran vessel, the Sharon Anne. With a 5.5-meter beam, the 11.95-meter catamaran has more fishing power than its length would suggest. I
November 16, 2020
Calling all farmers! We know that efficiencies help keep your business successful, so we’ve developed ten tips to help increase your fuel economy and save money. Watch the video to find out more about how our top tips can help ensure you’re getting the most out of your engine, while minimizing operational costs. Cummins Performance Series is our most powerful and productive agriculture
October 19, 2020
Joey Rodriguez has seen the ups and downs of the boat building business at his Rodriguez Shipbuilding in Coden Alabama. For a time, there was huge demand for big steel Gulf Shrimp boats and then the oil industry ramped up and kept him busy with a variety of tugboats. Then came the crash in oil prices and the crash in demand for towboats. Joey shuttered his yard for a year and a half. “I didn’t
October 08, 2020
Founded in 1958 as an extension of the Stradiotti family businesses, North Arm Transportation has grown to be a significant fuel company on the BC coast. Over the years, the company fleet has expanded and evolved. With tugs in a range of size and power, as well as cargo and fuel barges, the company services the coast out of its headquarters in Vancouver on the North Arm of the Fraser River. They a
October 08, 2020
Bunkering ports around the world have long used a variety of small tankers or tug and barge combinations to deliver fuel to visiting ships. Mostly this was heavy oil, but recently a new breed of bunkering vessels is emerging to deliver clean burning LNG to modern ships with dual-fuel capabilities. The fall of 2020 will see a fine new addition to this fleet servicing cruise ships in Florida and
October 08, 2020
It has been said that if you want a versatile, practical, and safe boat, go to an islander. With multiple generations on the Isle of Škoj in the Adriatic off the Croatian city of Split, Luka, the youngest of the Colnago family, is a noted designer and builder. His latest work, the Colnago 45 Pilot, is one of his most versatile yet. A lot of Luka’s boats are high-end, high-speed, pleasure and to
October 08, 2020
Like many fishermen, Justin Yager is interested in the responsible harvesting or marine resources. “We don’t need to be fishing the crabs right up into their molt stages,” he said recently. Similarly, he saw the common sense of rebuilding the Gulf Shrimper B.J. Thomas when the boat had a serious fire at Newport, Oregon. Built in 1976 at Marine Builders in Mobile, Alabama the boat found its way
October 08, 2020
Overview Challenge: Red Cross Hospital in Cordoba, Spain needed to replace an older outdated backup genset with a new genset that provided 220 kva. In addition, the removal of the old genset and installation of the new backup genset needed to take place within a 24-hour period without leaving the hospital at risk during an outage. Solution: The
September 29, 2020
In 2020, Kubota unveiled its largest tractor to date – the 19,510 lb. / 8550 kg M8. Its big features – power, reliability, comfort and value. Power comes in the form of a 180 hp (134 kW) or 200 hp (149kW) Cummins B6.7 Performance Series engine. As Cummins’ most popular product, with over 15 million B Series engines built since its introduction, the B6.7 represents next generation engine technol
September 28, 2020
Overview Challenge: Provide cogeneration solution to Varegro, a horticultural company in Ootrozebeke, West Flanders. Solution: Install Cummins C2000N5CD 2MW HSK78G gas generator to provide additional power along-side vast cost and energy savings. Result: A range of energy needs were met in addition to converting remaining waste
September 10, 2020