Industry 'giants' address Vegas dealer conference

Thursday, 20 November 2008 15:04

LAS VEGAS — The current economic news may not be good, but Wednesday’s speakers at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo continued to offer dealers advice and suggestions on how to weather the storm until the market rebounds.

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Several builders using latest Volvo IPS models

Wednesday, 19 November 2008 16:52

More than a dozen builders plan to equip boats with Volvo Penta’s new, more powerful pod-drive system with joystick steering — the IPS800 and IPS900, or “IPS 2,” according to the engine manufacturer.

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SLIDE SHOW: Thought you were having a rough day? Part II

Wednesday, 19 November 2008 16:49

Here’s yet another reminder that, regardless of how bad your day is going, someone is always having a worse time.

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Famed sailor Hal Roth dies at 81

Wednesday, 19 November 2008 16:22

International bluewater sailor and author Hal Roth died this fall after a long illness. He was 81.

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