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The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Oliver Henry visits with residents of Satawal, after safely returning six rescued fishermen and their 22-foot fiberglass boat to the community on Aug. 18. Photo by Ryder Nollan / U.S. Coast Guard

Rescue of six fishermen shows importance of personal locator beacons

Carli Stewart

Suzuki makes a good engine, no doubt, and with a commitment to efficiency and the ocean's health. Still, one of the things that makes these engines popular with commercial fishermen on Kodiak Island is the service they get from Water’s Edge Marine.

Kodiak fishermen choose Suzuki outboards for reliable service

Paul Molyneaux

In the Diesel Free-for-All, the Regency is trying to keep pace with Lil’ Lisa Maria and Mean Kathleen. Lil’ Lisa Maria won at 42 mph, Mean Kathleen took second and Regency placed fourth. Jon Johansen photo.

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Maine Lobster Boat Racing heads toward home stretch

Michael Crowley

Having worked on most of the major makes of marine engines from 1-hp Yanmar to a slow speed 100K-hp MAN, Karl Pettersen chose a 730-hp MAN I6 for his Bristol Bay boat, the Skitt Fiske. Photo by Karl Pettersen

Fishermen's favorite diesel engines and the crucial role of service

Paul Molyneaux

Now that her LNG tanks and unique power plant are out of sight in the bowels of the vessel, the MERV-1 looks like any other modern steel shrimp trawler as she undergoes completion and outfitting at Deep Sea Boat Builders in Bayou La Batre, Ala.

Slashing fuel costs with methane-diesel hybrid engine

Carli Stewart

The new Salmon Sisters x XTRATUF collection features the 15" Legacy Boot and the 6" Deck Boot. Salmon Sisters photo.

Salmon Sisters x XTRATUF launch new boots

Doug Stewart

Myles Cockrell of Heathsville, Va., built this 20-foot skiff out of PVC materials for a commercial pound net fisherman. Larry Chowning photo.

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PVC gives new life to sharpies and skiffs

Larry Chowning

Furuno's booth at the 2023 Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, Wash. Photo by Britton Spark (Instagram: @couchchronicles)

Furuno releases a new commercial radar series

Ben Hayden

The next step for new builds is Tier IV. MAN Engines is leading the way with a relatively compact after-treatment system. It still takes up considerable space and will be a tight fit on smaller vessels that need power. Photo by MAN

Maine fishermen eye Tier IV engines: MAN leads the charge

Paul Molyneaux

Of the 180 vessels that were repowered with support from The Maine Clean Marine Engine Program, the vast majority have been lobster boats and other fishing vessels. Photo by Maine DEP

Maine program drives cleaner engine upgrades for fishermen

Paul Molyneaux

At the Harpswell races July 28, Black Diamond barely leads Lynn Marie in their first race of the day, Gasoline Class E, V8, Over 525 ci, 28 feet and over, Turbos/superchargers, Alcohol and Nitrous. Black Diamond won at 51.4 mph. Jon Johansen photo.

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A long voyage to win at Harpswell

Michael Crowley