Yamaha Pro Jason Christie weighed in 8 pounds, 4 ounces on the final day of the Bassmaster® Elite tournament on the Sabine River to capture his sixth Elite series win with a four-day total of 43 pounds, 15 ounces. The victory marks the Park Hill, Okla. angler’s first win as a Yamaha/Xpress Boats Pro. Christie started the tournament with a second-place limit of 15 pounds, 1 ounce on Day 1, then took over first on Friday by adding 13 pounds,…
Read MoreYamaha Marine announced today a video series designed to give novice boaters basic tips while emphasizing the importance of safety on the water. Hosted by Yamaha Pro and social media influencer Tyler Anderson, Yamaha’s Boating Academy aims to help educate new boaters on a wide variety of useful topics including boating etiquette, driving 101 and proper boat ramp procedures. “Interest in recreational boating and fishing increased substantially in 2020 as people looked for new ways to enjoy time with family…
Read MoreVeteran Yamaha Pro Bill Lowen weighed in 20 pounds, 11 ounces on the final day of the Bassmaster® Elite tournament on Pickwick Lake to capture first place with a four-day total of 83 pounds, 5 ounces. The victory marks the first B.A.S.S.® win for the angler from Brookville, Ind. The Xpress Boats Pro’s performance led him the first-place prize of $102,000. The only competitor to break 20 pounds three of the four days, Lowen placed third on Day 1 with…
Read MoreYamaha and Skeeter Boats announced a new Redfish Cup Championship tournament in conjunction B.A.S.S.® for 2021. The Yamaha Bassmaster® Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter propels B.A.S.S. into the saltwater realm and expands the competitive fishing industry in a growth segment. It is one of several new elements in multi-year agreements struck recently among Skeeter, Yamaha and B.A.S.S. “B.A.S.S. has the resources and experience to take competitive fishing to the next level on the redfish circuit,” said Yamaha U.S. Marine…
Read MoreYamaha Marine’ s newly upgraded 4.2-liter V MAX SHO® outboard has a full 40 percent more charging capacity and contemporary styling as it enters a new era of reliable service. Joining the upgraded outboard in this month’s announcement are a suite of new analog gauges and a battery management system that promises to improve offshore boaters’ experiences on the water. “The newly upgraded 4.2-liter V MAX SHO follows a familiar theme requested by Yamaha customers: make it better, but don’t…
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