First Wind-Powered Ferry Planned for San Francisco Bay
Wind+Wing Technologies today announced plans to build the nation's first winged and wind-assisted ferry vessel for public use in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fuel saving design could save up to 40 percent of the fuel costs compared to the ferries currently operating in the Bay Area. The company's timeline includes a demonstration vessel launching in the first quarter of 2011 and the goal to launch a public passenger ferry in 2015. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)
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Pier 33 Announces Their Return to the 65th Annual Grand Rapids Boat Show February 17 - 21
As an annual part of West Michigan's Grand Rapids Boat Show, Pier 33 will be in action, displaying and selling some of the latest new boats from Chaparral including the 256 SSX, 244 Sunesta and 196 SSi Wide Tech. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)
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Rocna Anchors Super High Holding Power Confirmed
Super High Holding Power (SHHP) Type Approval Certification awarded to Rocna anchors, with the highest seabed testing results ever recorded by RINA. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010)
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Marinemart Boating Accessories Now Taking Advanced Orders of Freestyle?s Waterproof MP3 Player
Marinemart Boating Accessories (www.marinemart.com) has recently obtained a new line of recreational electronics and has a limited amount of Freestyle Audio Waterproof MP3 Players. In order to serve customers fairly, Marinemart has added a sequenced distribution system for new buyers so that they can be some of the lucky few who enjoy a fully capable MP3 player that can handle weather, water, and a rough ride. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)
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28 Candidates in the Texas Primary who are Committed to Preserving Our Hunting Heritage and Conservation Legacy
With the March 2, 2010 Texas Primary rapidly approaching, www.TexasHuntFish.com wishes to express its gratitude to the Texas Wildlife Association for providing a vetted list of 28 candidates in contested races who are friends of the Hunting and Fishing Community. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)
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Boatline.com On Course for Best Selling Online Boat Classifieds
Boatline.com, one of North America's leading online classified web sites for buying and selling boats, has announced free ad placement on its site for boat sellers, dealers and brokers as well as smarter local search options for boat buyers. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)
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Popular Photography Website Launches Free Online Comprehensive Underwater Photography Tutorials
With The Growth in Popularity of Underwater Photography, A Community of Esteemed Professional Photographers Respond By Developing A Series of Free Online Underwater Photography Tutorials to Help The World Learn About Underwater Photography (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)
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Marine Engine Interface Unit Provides NMEA 2000 Access for Older Diesel and Gasoline Models
Engine and marine equipment interface unit bridges analog sensor data onto NMEA 2000 bus to provide upgrade path for older diesel and gasoline engines. Supports dual engine configurations and separate color display panels for full instrumentation in a single unit. PC/USB interface port allows viewing both analog gauges and NMEA 2000 data with full color customizable gauge panels. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)
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