As I first wrote on Mad Mariner, Pacific Asian Enterprises has announced the Nordhavn 120, an ABS-classed global explorer.  Weighing in at more than 715,000 pounds — nearly the weight of an early-model 747 — the new queen of the Nordhavn fleet will be powered by twin MTU Series 2000 M72 diesels, producing 975 HP [...]

One of the new product innovations I saw while blogging the Miami International Boat Show for Mad Mariner was the new emissions control technology from Crusader.  Crusader inboard engines, with the exception of the largest model — the 8.1L — have been fitted with catalytic converters in order to meet California emissions rules.  Crusader reps [...]

Glacier Bay dropped me a line today to let me know that they will have a diesel-electric catamaran at the Strictly Sail venue of this year’s Miami International Boat Show.  AND, the boat will be available for customers to ride, so they can see and feel the differences with an electron-powered boat.

The boat on display [...]