The Alaska Boat and Trade Shows continues for the upcoming 2007 season to showcase the major boating and sports shows in Alaska with information about off shore fishing boats, powerboats, jet boats, fishing equipment, boat financing, and outdoor insurance programs. Provides dates, directions, news, exhibitor list and registration, photos, and more including information on the clinics to new and exciting fishing and boating gear.

To further accommodate boaters, there are hundreds of vendors with marine equipment, services and accessories. Financial companies are also listed to pre-qualify before you arrive and to offer guidance on financing a new boat or even re-financing your current one. An educational seminar series features exciting speakers and topics for new and seasoned boaters. One of the best aspects of the Alaska Boat Show is that it allows prospective buyers to evaluate and compare boats directly from the web. So don't miss this opportunity to find the perfect boat for spending time with family and friends this summer!

The great Alaska Boat Show and Sportsmans Expo. Dates and Locations for 2006.
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• Anchors Aweigh Boat Show, Anchorage, Alaska February 2007, Dates Not Set. Check back for further updates.
• Kenai Peninsula Boat and Recreation Trade Show, April 2007, Dates Not Set. Check back for further updates.
• The Great Alaskan Sportsman's Show - April 2007, Dates Not Set. Check back for further updates.

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Should horsepower limits on Kenai River be raised to 50HP?

Controversies never cease when the topic of raising the limit on the max horsepower a boat may have when used on the Kenai River. But the questions still remain, will this really help in the to minimize the wake problems that are proclaimed to be causing the bank erosion along with the excessive water pollution that threatens this very popular Alaska river.

Fairbanks Outdoors Show. Outdoor recreation trade show. KIAK and Aurora Productions Inc. Break up the dull drums of the Alaskan winters and attend the 2007 Fairbanks AK boat and trade show. Bring the whole family for an outing amidst the newest outdoor gear and yes, boats, motors and accessories. Spring out of your hibernation routine and get on down to the Outdoor recreation trade show located in the Carlson Center, Fairbanks Alaska.

Read more about the Outdoor Show including the show dates and times.

Honda, which already has the most fuel-efficient lineup of cars in the U.S., also is recognized as selling the most fuel -efficient line of outboards available.

Honda Marine today announced pricing for its new BF75hp and BF90hp engines. Arriving in Honda Marine dealerships in January, 2007, the BF75 remote control model is priced starting at $8,995, while the BF90 enters the market at $9,585.

Completely redesigned for 2007, the Honda Marine BF90 and BF75 4-stroke outboard engines offer boaters two models that provide immediate response coupled with smooth, powerful acceleration and fuel efficiency in both fresh and salt water. Both products deliver virtually smoke-free performance and meet California Air Resource Board (CARB) 3-Star requirements, which are 20 percent lower than those federally mandated by the EPA.

Honda Marine has introduced two new mid sized V-Spec outboards to complement their line of fuel efficient 4 stroke outboards. These outboards will replace the current BF-75 and BF-90 production models in the 2007 model year. Both are believed to be based upon the 1.5 liter V-4 and will sport the revolutionary vtech technology found in the larger outboard motors.

The Worlds Largest Four Stroke Outboard, Suzuki Marine has released the worlds first 300 HP Four Stroke Outboard motor and the reviews are terrific. Unleash this beast and you better have a very good hold of something nailed fast to the hull.

It was only a matter of time, we suppose. But we've recently learned that the 300 hp outboard is now a reality. There was a time not long ago that I would have doubted the existence of a four stroke outboard in this size would ever exist. Four strokes were large and heavy even in the 90 hp range, a 300 would require a boat the size of the Queen Mary to stay afloat.

But times have changed and the four stroke outboard is here to stay. Through the advanced engineering and mechanical and electronic innovations, manufactures have upped the ante to the point that current engineers refuse all limitations. Proving that "where there is a will, there is a way" Suzuki unleashes the mammoth of outboard muscle upon the boating world.

Most all of us can remember the days of hard starting, fouling plugs, irregular trolling performance and that stench of blue two stroke smoke. Last year we broke down and purchased a new Honda 150 four stroke for powering our 2005 1925 SK Jetcraft boat. Here is our review of what we found as pros and cons of this new technology.

If we were to be asked for the most impressive quality in the Honda BF150, I would have to say the remarkable fuel economy would be what has surprised us the most.

Discuss the Jetcraft brand of boats from the Canadian manufacture Harborcraft. Lightweight, rugged and fast, this is one of the most common boats on Alaska waters and for good reasons.

We purchased a new Jetcraft 1925SK from Ron's Honda Center in Soldotna. This was our first encounter with this 18 degree deep-vee hull and we must say it was a real surprise. The boat response very predictably in all types of water. From a dead start, the boat is up and flying as fast as you can drop the hammer on the throttle. This acceleration is added in part by the new Honda BF150 outboard spinning a Honda 14.8x21 stainless prop. The boat is somewhat under proped as the rpm will still run upwards of 6400 with the 21 pitch. The Solas Scorpion 15.125x23 pitch brings the rpms down to 5900 with 2 people and full fuel but the time to plane really jumps up there. Our overall choice has been to stick with the Honda 14.8x21 (58133-ZY3-A21HR) or the Powertech OFX 4 15.25x21 (58334-ZY3-A21CLH) both available from your Honda dealer and each performs very well on this boat.