MTI 42 Race/Pleasure

MOOD ENHANCER Take a ride in MTI’s 42 Race/Pleasure catamaran and try not to smile. Go ahead—we dare you. There’s no question that 120 mph on the water is fast and is the kind of speed that needs to be respected. There’s also no question that in the right boat with the right driver, it’s…

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Experiencing Mercury Racing’s 1350s

During the recent Powerboat magazine boat tests in Florida, I was given the opportunity to experience firsthand the magnificence that is Mercury Racing’s new turbocharged 1350s. The occurrence was made all-the-better by the fact that they were loaded into John Woodruff’s new (as in a week old) Marine Technology Inc. (MTI) 48-foot catamaran, Windship, and…

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How to Select the Best Marine GPS System

Selecting a marine GPS system suitable for your own boat involves some research into the capabilities of the various systems available. There are a number of manufacturers, and each GPS unit may have some features that are different from others. You may find that some of the units have an electronic charting display, and some…

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How To Tie Boating Knots

Uses: The Figure Eight knot provides a quick and convenient stopper knot to prevent a line sliding out of sight, e.g., up inside the mast. Its virtue is that, even after it has been jammed tightly against a block, it doesn’t bind; it can be undone easily. This virtue is also, occasionally, a vice. The…

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Steps to Smooth Anchoring

At some point in your boating career you will probably want to anchor. You may want to stop and fish, swim, have lunch or stay overnight. A second reason to drop anchor may be to control the boat if bad weather is blowing you ashore or if your engine has quit and the wind and…

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Education (and Tuition)

Sometimes education comes unexpectedly. When special designs or capabilities come together in a unique new way, surprises can occur. This just happened: In preparation for the Miami International Boat Show, MTI was testing one of its 48 Race/Pleasure catamarans powered with Mercury Racing’s 1350s and M8 drives. Dry sump. I’ve written before about the purpose…

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MTI 48 foot Cat Sets the Pace

Despite lean economic times, Marine Technology, Inc.’s largest high-performance catamaran (MTI 48 foot) is its hottest seller. Two years ago Marine Technology, Inc. introduced its 36-foot-long catamaran. Based in Wentzville, Mo., the high-performance catamaran builder already had 39-, 42-, 44- and 55-foot long models. The thinking was that new 36 would be an entry-level boat…

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MTI At The Miami Boat Show Poker Run

MTI participated in the 16th Annual Miami Boat Show Poker Run February 24-27, 2011. The poker run allows boat manufacturers and dealers the opportunity to showcase their latest models in the water and at speed…something that the confines of the Miami Convention Center could not provide. For the last several years, the destination for the…

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QC4V QUAD CAM FOUR VALVE: Mercury Racing

POWER TO GO The first engines designed and built — from block to prop — in-house by Mercury Racing, the Quad Cam Four Valve 1350 and 1100 represent the culmination of everything we’ve learned in more than 70 years in racing. Our most powerful, durable, and efficient performers ever, these engines set new standards for…

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Miami Boat Show is Almost Here!

In less than a month, the Miami Boat Show will open its doors! In my opinion, Miami is the best high performance boating venue in the world. It’s a chance for me to escape Wisconsin’s winter and catch up with my industry friends and many of our customers. And there’s always something new. This year’s…

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MTI At The 2011 Miami Boat Show Booth B31

Come join us at this year’s Miami Boat Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center. We are located at booth B31 inside on the main floor. This year, we are bringing 5 boats to the boat show. We will have our new 48′ MTI in the water ready to give potential customers sea trials. In our booth, you will be able to see up close all the gadgets and technology incorporated into the new MTIs. Bring your IPAD to the booth and see how our new boat performs on your IPAD, or better yet… See how your IPAD performs in our boat. See you at the show.

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Class 1 UIM 2010 Final Race: Incredible Video

Watch some of incredible video from the end of the 2010 Class 1 UIM Powerboat Racing Season. Randy [Scism] competed for years in the Class 1 UIM and knows the importance of building safe… fast raceboats. “I have gained a lot of experience racing boats over the years and I have been able to put that knowledge to work as we build new pleasure, and race boats. Today… the speeds are faster then ever and it’s our responsibility to make sure we give customers the best and safest boats available.

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