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Preventing Boat Propeller Injuries
By Valerie Giles

Each year hundreds of propeller accidents leave tragedy in their wake. The Office of Boating Safety reported that in 2002 there were 239 accidents involving motor or propeller strikes among recreational boaters. 47 of those accidents resulted in death. Plan for a safe time on the water and minimize accidents.

The Office of Boating Safety recommends a combined approach of increased awareness and improved technologies to reduce the number of injuries and death resulting from this type of incident.

The National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety has also taken notice of the increase in propeller related injuries and note that the increase in injuries is probab...
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Erie boating season ready to set sail
Local boat marinas are busy launching one boat after another in the rush before Memorial Day. as most boaters want to start their boating season by that weekend. GoErie.com caught up with local boat owner Paul DiFuccia at Bay Harbor Marina in Erie on May 11 as he prepared his boat for the season. Read More ...

Boating industry appears to be rebounding, finally
Retail sales increase for first time in five years Read More ...

National Marine Manufacturers Association Annual Statistical Report Shows Improving U.S. Recreational Boating Industry
Aluminum fishing and pontoon boat purchases help first new boat sales gain since 2006;boating participation highest in nearly 15 years: In 2011, U.S. retail sales for recreational boats, accessories and marine services increased six percent to $32.3 billion, new power and sail boat retail sales increased 0.8 percent to 214,405, and boating participation increased ten percent to 83 million. The ... Read More ...

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