Here is a little taste of where Fountain Powerboats are heading with their Fishing Boat Lines:     See More Pictures on the link below: Fountain New 38 CC on The Hull Truth  

  A crab boat captain who dodged danger for decades in the Bering Sea succumbed to a more common American ailment. Phil Harris, 53, made famous on a Discovery Channel reality show, the "Deadliest Catch," died Tuesday. Harris suffered a stroke last month at a remote Alaska port and was flown to Anchorage for treatment.Continue reading "‘Deadliest Catch’ Captain Harris dies"

The PowerCat Group, maker of World Cat, Glacier Bay and Carolina Cat, purchased Livingston Cat Boats in late December, 2009 and has moved the operations to its headquarters in Tarboro, North Carolina. FishingWorld.com - News Center

The Catchin for Kids group is hosting the first ever indoor salt water fishing tournament at this years Mid Atlantic Boat Show. The Tournament is sponsored by TARGETED PROMITIONS and the Mid Atlantic boat show. Entry fee will be five dollars for each attempt and an angler may enter as many times as they like.Continue reading "Mid Atlantic Boat Show Indoor Fishing Tournament"

Tiffany Yachts, a boatyard near Wicomico Church that has been in operation for over 80 years, suffered a major fire Tuesday, February 2. Record Online - Serving the Northern Neck of Virginia Additional Pictures:

During a speech Tuesday in New Hampshire, President Barack Obama made some comments about fiscal responsibility that have riled some in the boating industry and Las Vegas. See Related Articles NMMA calls on Obama to clarify remarks about buying boats Obama to urge bankers to lend more Obama proposes raising SBA loan limits Obama seeksContinue reading "Obama takes heat for boat-buying comment"

  Fountain Powerboat Industries has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, company founder Reggie Fountain told Soundings Trade Only this morning. See Related Articles Ruling could keep Reggie Fountain a CEO Reggie Fountain: buoyant in bankruptcy Fountain reorganization plan meets opposition FB Investments unhappy with Fountain disclosure statement Judge upholds Fountain’s exclusivity period The privately-heldContinue reading "With a new owner, Fountain exits Chapter 11"

  A yacht business in the Northern Neck is badly damaged by fire that resulted from what witnesses are calling an explosion.Nick Chiles of Reedville sent pictures of the fire to CBS 6.It happened at Tiffany's Yachts in Burgess in Northumberland County Tuesday afternoon.   YACHT BUSINESS FIRE: NORTHUMBERLAND YACHT FIRE - wtvr

  The majority of unsecured creditors in Fountain Powerboat Industries' bankruptcy case approves of the company's reorganization plan, according to documents filed this week in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Most Fountain creditors approve reorganization; voting continues

Spanish offshore sport fishing specialist Oceano Yachts has reached an agreement with US boatbuilder Yellowfin to represent the brand in both the Spanish and Portuguese markets. Yellowfin builds central console, outboard-powered boats for offshore day fishing between 29ft-42ft. Oceano will for the time focus on the 34, 36 and 42-footers. Oceano to represent Yellowfin

  Four people were rescued by the Coast Guard when the Helen Virginia – a 45-foot commercial fishing boat began taking on water in Tangier Sound this afternoon.  Officials say the boat made contact with an oyster dredge that was being used.  After pumping 3000 gallons of water from the boat – it was towedContinue reading "4 rescued from commercial fishing boat in Tangier Sound"

  Dennis Clements, battling gale-force winds and 30-foot seas for four days, was tossed from his Cal 39, Gloria A Dios, about 250 miles east of Cape Hatteras, N.C. "I couldn't see anything," says Clements, recounting the Jan. 2 incident. "These were big waves, man, and it was dark and the wind was blowing likeContinue reading "Meet the luckiest sailor alive"

  The U.S. Coast Guard's Director of Prevention Policy announced Thursday publication in the Federal Register of plans to cease broadcasting the North American Loran-C signal Feb. 8. Maritime - CG to Terminate t Loran-C

  Two Virginia shows are combined The Virginia Boat Show's producer canceled the event, originally scheduled for Jan. 22-24, and will instead combine the downtown show with its Richmond Boat Show on Feb. 19-21. "Due to the market conditions in the boating industry, we made the decision to do one solid event rather than twoContinue reading "Two Virginia Boatshows are combined"

  MasterCraft owner buys Hydra-Sports MCBC Hydra Boats, which purchased Hydra-Sports from Genmar for $1 million, is a subsidiary of the same company that owns MasterCraft Boat Co., CEO John Dorton confirmed to Soundings Trade Only. ...

  Captain Max King's Marine is proud to announce the expansion of our dealership. Kencraft Boat Manufacturing and Max King Marine are now partnered. We believe that Kencraft bring a nice match to our current Contender Boat line. Kencraft offers Bay Rider Skiffs and Sea King Boats. If you are a current Kencraft Boat owner,Continue reading "New Boat Line! Captain Max King"

  Irwin Jacobs has stepped down as CEO of Genmar Holdings to avoid a potential conflict of interest as he pursues a purchase of the company. See Related Articles Genmar files for bankruptcy protection Genmar moves from reorganization to sale Judge allows Genmar to work with bidder More details on Genmar's Chapter 11 filing TextronContinue reading "Jacobs resigns as Genmar CEO"

  Fountain Powerboat Industries Inc., parent company of Fountain Powerboats, has been allowed to reorganize and retain its assets.Following a hearing held in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of North Carolina on Friday morning, chief bankruptcy judge Randy Doub ruled in favor of Fountain and will allow the company to restructure itsContinue reading "Fountain to reorganize with Liberty Associates"

  Fountain Powerboat Industries says that a deal is pending between its executives and an investment group to save the company from being auctioned. A bankruptcy auction for the company's production facilities, tooling, and Fountain and Baja brands is scheduled for next Monday. Reggie Fountain, president and CEO, told The Washington Daily News that theContinue reading "Fountain looks to investment firm to hold company together"

  The state announced Tuesday it's stepping in to help remove a beached whale from the north side of the York River in Gloucester Point. The whale was discovered near Allen Island sometime on Saturday. A stranding response team representative from the Virginia Aquarium tells WAVY.com the state is trying to find a landfill thatContinue reading "Beached whale found in Gloucester"

  Hustler Powerboats is reporting on its Facebook page that it is in negotiations to buy Fountain Powerboats in Beaufort County. According to its website, Hustler Powerboats is located in New York and was started in 1979. Here's what the company Facebook says: "Hustler is currently in negotiations to purchase Fountain powerboats and all itsContinue reading "Possible Buyer For Fountain Powerboats?"

  Hustler Powerboats said in a statement today that it is going into negotiations to purchase Fountain Powerboats and all its assets. Fountain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 25, 2009. Hustler said Fountain's assets are scheduled to go to auction on October 5. Hustler would move its operations from New York toContinue reading "Fountain Update: Hustler to pursue Fountain assets"

    Big Boy Fishing gains rumors that Fountain Powerboats, (www.fountainpowerboats.com), has been sold last week for under $7.0 million Dollars to a Russian Investment Group.  We will inform you as information comes available.   BIG BOY Fishing Media Team

  While court documents show Fountain Powerboat Industries has $3 in assets, Fountain Powerboats, Baja by Fountain and Fountain Dealers' Factory Superstore, list substantially more assets than their parent company. See Related Articles Fountain files Chapter 11 Fountain looks for more capital Hustler Powerboats negotiating to buy Fountain Judge sets hearing on sale of FountainContinue reading "Documents detail Fountain’s assets"

The number of boating crashes in Virginia is up significantly from last year, and cheaper gasoline may be part of the reason. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has recorded 134 accidents offshore, in the Chesapeake Bay and on all freshwater through Sept. 9. Va. boating crashes on the rise | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Raymarine was named the exclusive marine electronics supplier to Boston Whaler. See Related Articles Garmin: Any offer for Raymarine would be in cash Jeppesen, Raymarine announce partnership Raymarine announces partnership with Ranger Boats Raymarine confirms sale talks with Garmin Raymarine issues recall of Sport Drive Pilot Raymarine products are now factory-installed options on 18 ofContinue reading "Raymarine, Boston Whaler form partnership"

Persistent winds and a weakened current in the Mid-Atlantic contributed to higher than normal sea levels along the Eastern Seaboard in June and July, according to a new NOAA technical report. Marine News - Sea Level Anomaly Along U.S. Atlantic Coast

  The U.S. Coast Guard and some good Samaritans helped rescue six people from a sinking boat northeast of Lynnhaven Inlet on Sunday. The 28-foot boat Fishbones was taking on water about 30 miles east of Elizabeth City, N.C., at about 8:30 a.m., a Coast Guard news release said. The crew of the Canyon ExpressContinue reading "Six people rescued from sinking boat out of Va Beach"

  Fountain Powerboat Industries chairman and CEO Reggie Fountain was upbeat this morning as he talked about the plan to bring his company through Chapter 11 reorganization and to continue to build the boats that have borne his name since 1979. See Related Articles Documents detail Fountain's assets Fountain files Chapter 11 Fountain looks forContinue reading "Reggie Fountain talks about Chapter 11 filing"

In response to press speculation, British marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine has confirmed that it is in talks for the sale of the company with parties including American communication and navigation specialist Garmin. Raymarine confirms buyout talks with Garmin

The Gilmerton Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic this afternoon while divers clean up debris that was knocked into the water when a tug clipped the structure's fender system, a city news release says. Chesapeake bridge closed to vehicle, water traffic after collision | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

For more than 130 years, ferrymen have jammed poles into the James River's gravelly shallows to push the Hatton Ferry slowly across to other side. The unique calling now may be days from extinction: America's last known hand-poled ferry is a casualty of ebbing state finances and politics.   Maritime news, commercial marine directory andContinue reading "Last pole-driven river ferry may close in Virginia"

Midnight Express Powerboats received a three-year contract from the Coast Guard to supply a progression of the builder's 39-foot Interceptor models Midnight Express will build boats for the Coast Guard

American Marine Holdings, the parent company of Donzi Marine and Pro-Line Boats, was sold to a private investor. Donzi/Pro-Line parent sold to investor

The former head of Burger Boat Co. has gone to the dogs - as in hot dogs. Former boatbuilding executive goes from Burger to hot dogs

Fountain Powerboat Industries Inc. has retained investment banker Jacobs Capital to help the boatbuilder find a partner that can provide additional capital to get through the economic downturn and finance future growth. Fountain looks for more capital

Genmar Holdings, the second-largest boatbuilder in the US, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. A petition filed in the US Bankruptcy Court in Minnesota listed the assets of the company as US$237.5m, with liabilities of US$216.5m. Genmar chairman Irwin Jacobs told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that the the bankruptcy petition does not include moreContinue reading "Genmar files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection"

  The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to make an important and far-reaching decision this year that will affect more than 500 million gasoline engines powering everything from large pickups to family cars to lawn mowers: whether to grant the ethanol industry’s request to raise the maximum amount of ethanol that can be added toContinue reading "Ethanol Industry’s 15% Solution Raises Concerns –"