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Yamaha and Yamaha Boat Companies Recognized Again for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction

KENNESAW, Ga., September 11, 2012 — Yamaha Marine Group announced the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA^®) has once again recognized Yamaha with a CSI Award for excellence in customer satisfaction in the Outboard Engine category. This year’s award is the eleventh consecutive, an achievement which no other outboard manufacturer can claim.

09/12/2012

Boater's Log Vol. 4, No. 12

Making the Grade

Earning NMMA® FC-W® Oil Certification

By now, you’re probably aware that automotive lubricants aren’t adequate for use in your four-stroke outboard, and that you should look for marine-grade oils displaying the National Marine Manufacturers Association® (NMMA®) FC-W® (Four-Stroke Cycle, Water-Cooled Gasoline Engine Lubricant) certification label.

Have you ever considered what that FC-W® rating really means? We wanted to know, and our findings gave us a new appreciation for all the behind-the-scenes work necessary to prove an oil is worthy of the FC-W® approval.

09/10/2012

Fishin' Vol. 5, No. 17

Fast Retrieve Often Best for Summer Buzz Baits

During the hot summer months when Cliff Crochet fishes buzz baits, his favorite color is black and the only retrieve speeds he uses are fast and faster. He may be the only angler on the water using this unusual combination with the loud, surface-splashing lures, but the Yamaha Pro has been doing it successfully for years and isn’t going to change now.

08/31/2012

Fishin' Vol 5, No. 16

Crappie A Popular Summer Alternative for Bass Pros

Not long after he retired from law enforcement and moved to Toledo Bend Reservoir to continue his bass fishing career, Yamaha Pro Dave Mansue realized the huge lake on the Texas/Louisiana border has another species he enjoys catching just as much, the crappie.

08/23/2012

Saltwater Fishin' Vol 4, No. 7

No-Fail Live Bait Rig for Kings

Traditional two-hook kingfish rigs for fishing with live baitfish like blue runners, menhaden and mullet are typically crafted from single-strand stainless steel wire that can kink and break, usually at the most inopportune time. These rigs are also responsible for a fair share of missed hook-ups by tail biting kings, yet many pros, and most weekend warriors, continue to use them. At the SKA® Nationals in Biloxi, Miss., we got some advice from an innovative Yamaha Pro captain who doesn’t take problems like this lying down.

08/07/2012

Boater's Log Vol 4, No. 11

A Key to Safe Navigation

From their inception, electronic navigational devices capable of providing accurate positional information on a real-time basis have proven to be a major benefit to military and commercial vessels.

08/06/2012

Fishin’ Vol 5, No. 15

Yamaha Pro Faircloth Ready for Final Angler of the Year Challenge

By anyone’s standards, Todd Faircloth has compiled an excellent record during this year’s first seven Bassmaster® Elite Series tournaments, including a win, a runnerup, and two other top-15 finishes. He’s won a check in all but one event.

08/01/2012

Yamaha’s New “Say Y.E.S. and Go Boating” Gives Consumers Added Benefit

KENNESAW, Ga., August 1, 2012 — Yamaha Marine Group today announced “Say Y.E.S. and Go Boating,” a new promotion designed to give boaters a great reason to buy before the end of the season.

The promotion applies to eligible, new Yamaha 2.5 to 300 hp four-stroke outboards and provides a 2-year Y.E.S. (Yamaha Extended Service) contract on select eligible models at no extra cost to the purchasing consumer.

08/01/2012

Fishin’ Vol 5, No.14

This Pro Likes Big Worms for Summer Bass

One of the things Brandon Palaniuk likes most about summer bass fishing is how easy it is to decide which lure to use. The Yamaha Pro’s top choice is a big 10-inch plastic worm, and often it will be the only lure he’ll use during a full day on the water.

07/23/2012

Boater’s Log Vol 4, No. 10

Realities of Family Boating

Kids on Board Add a New Dimension to Going for a Boat Ride

Spending time on the water with the entire family is a great way to embrace the sport of boating. However, seldom do we discuss the details of what it means to pack up the family (and/or friends) for a safe and enjoyable aquatic excursion. There are a few things you must remember before you embark on a boat outing with a group of any size.

07/16/2012