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The Deadliest Shipwreck in History

The deadliest shipwreck in history cost more lives than the wrecks of the Titanic and Lusitania combined. The ship was the MV Wilhelm Gustloff, a German ocean liner that sank on January 30, 1945, after being struck by torpedoes from a Soviet submarine. The sinking claimed 9,000 lives. The MV... Continue reading

February

Scott Zeien

boat shopping, Kingman Yacht Center, Product Spotlight

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Our Top 5 Boating Gadgets for Summer 2024

With help from our friends at Boating Magazine, we’ve chosen our top 5 boating gadgets for this summer’s boating. The Magma Cabo Gas Grill. Don’t have a grill on board but want to fire up some meats and veggies? Check out the portable Magma Cabo gas grill. If your boat... Continue reading

December

Scott Zeien

history, Kingman Yacht Center

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Ghosts, Drownings and U-Boats: Stories of the Cape Cod Canal

Many of us cross the Cape Cod Canal regularly. Many of us boat and fish its waters as part of our Cape experiences. So we were very interested to run across some little-known stories from the histories of the Canal and its bridges. We thought you’d enjoy them too. A... Continue reading

October

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations, history, Kingman Yacht Center

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Who Was Martha and Where Was Her Vineyard?

Martha’s Vineyard is certainly one of the most visited destinations for Kingman boaters, and we were wondering where the island got its name. It turns out we're not alone. In fact there are several theories about the origin of the name "Martha's Vineyard," but none of them can be definitively... Continue reading

April

Scott Zeien

boat usage, Favorite Destinations, Kingman Yacht Center

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Our Favorite Destinations: Scituate Harbor

Scituate Harbor is a centuries-old fishing village, steeped in maritime history, that has become a vibrant commercial community – bustling yet authentic. About an hour north of the Canal by powerboat, the harbor is picturesque, well-protected and easy to navigate. Aim for the red/white “SA” bell about half a mile... Continue reading

November

Scott Zeien

boat shopping, Kingman Yacht Center, Marine Electronics, Product Spotlight, Safe Boating

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The 2022 Boaters’ Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday time is upon us and gift ideas are like gold. If there’s a boater on your gift list, we’ve polled our staff and vendors for gifts that he or she will love! Kelvin K36 Multi Tool Billed as an urban tool kit, we think the Kelvin 36 is a perfect on-board... Continue reading

October

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations, Kingman Yacht Center

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A (Not So Brief) History of Cleveland Ledge Light

Originally known as Pocasset Ledge, Cleveland Ledge, eight miles southwest of the entrance to the Cape Cod Canal, is named for President Grover Cleveland who frequently visited the area to fish. The decision to build a lighthouse there was part of a plan to convert the aids to navigation in... Continue reading

May

Scott Zeien

boat usage, boating, Kingman Yacht Center, Safe Boating

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How to Properly Make a Distress Call on Your VHF Radio

Our friends at Soundings have published one of the best guides to emergency communications we've seen: Call of Duty Any boater worth his salt should know how to make a distress call and what to do when he hears one. Just because everyone has a cell phone in their pocket... Continue reading

April

Scott Zeien

Kingman Yacht Center, Marine Electronics, new boat, Product Spotlight

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Product Spotlight: Garmin’s Surround View Camera System

If you have a bird's-eye camera view in your car you would probably never want to drive without it again. Well, the new Surround View from Garmin brings that same safety and convenience to your boat! Surround View is an intelligent, six-camera system that offers a 360-degree bird’s-eye view around... Continue reading

March

Scott Zeien

boat usage, Kingman Yacht Center, new boat, used boat

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Tips on Naming Your Boat

Every boat should have a name that reflects an owner’s personality. It could be a nod to the breadwinner’s profession, an inside joke, or a tribute to a special person in the owner’s life. A named boat is a personal statement that brings life to the most special, inanimate thing... Continue reading

Kingman Yacht Center

The Deadliest Shipwreck in History

Our Top 5 Boating Gadgets for Summer 2024

Ghosts, Drownings and U-Boats: Stories of the Cape Cod Canal

Who Was Martha and Where Was Her Vineyard?

Our Favorite Destinations: Scituate Harbor

The 2022 Boaters’ Holiday Gift Guide

A (Not So Brief) History of Cleveland Ledge Light

How to Properly Make a Distress Call on Your VHF Radio

Product Spotlight: Garmin’s Surround View Camera System

Tips on Naming Your Boat

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