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Fishing Industry Offers Enthusiastic Support

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. --(FishNLand.com)- The Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) Fishing Industry Outreach Program is focused on bolstering the relationship between the fishing industry and outdoor journalists. POMA’s efforts are being recognized and supported by the fishing community.

POMA Chairman Chris Chaffin spent several days networking with fishing industry executives at the recent American Sportfishing Association (ASA) Sportfishing Summit. Chaffin provided industry executives with information on POMA’s Fishing Industry Outreach Program and discussed ways POMA, ASA, which is a POMA Corporate Partner member, and industry leaders can work together to achieve mutually beneficial goals.

Chaffin also participated in the ASA’s Communications Committee meetings during which several suggestions on how POMA and ASA might work together were discussed.

“POMA’s program has drawn attention among industry executives,” Chaffin acknowledged, “But, POMA was most encouraged by the opportunity to determine what it can do to make its program even more valuable to the fishing industry.”

“ASA has been a long-standing member of POMA. We look forward to partnering with the organization to ensure the fishing story is told fairly and accurately and to ensure the future of this American Heritage sport.”

POMA’s Fishing Industry Outreach Committee, led by Kurt Beckstrom of North American Fisherman magazine, is also actively working on projects to bring more fishing industry media and industry professionals into the organization and to promote increased POMA member participation at ASA’s ICAST Show.

POMA is also the only outdoor journalists organization to show its support of the industry through ASA membership.

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The American Sportfishing Association is the sportfishing industry’s trade association, committed to looking out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community. Sportfishing Summit Report

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The Professional Outdoor Media Association is a group of individual communicators and Corporate Partners who believe in, defend, support and promote the heritage of hunting, fishing, shooting and traditional outdoor sports through writing, photography and other means. By doing so, members hope to educate the general public about these sports and encourage more participation in them. The organization serves the membership by helping members grow professionally, improve their skills, better their working environments and enhance their businesses.

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Morris MCKenzie Boat Works
Launches ‘Flat Cat’ Boat
Customizable Pontoon Boat Offers Storage Galore, Stability, and Versatility For Fishing, Hunting, and Family Activities

Anniston, AL - -(FishNLand.com)-Morris McKenzie Boat Works, Inc. announces the launch of a new customizable boat that combines a wishlist of features into a versatile watercraft that’s ideal for fishing, hunting, family recreation, and more. The Flat Cat is a pontoon-style boat designed on the principle of “form follows function,” including abundant storage, strength, stability, and a customized layout.

With storage capacity comparable to an SUV or a luxury car, the Morris McKenzie Flat Cat allows the user to take along anything that might be needed for an adventure on the water, all neatly packed away underneath the boat’s flat surface. Approximately 90 cubic feet of internal cargo storage is accessible through 10 deck hatches. Even fully loaded, the Flat Cat has low draft, floating in less than one foot of water. Compared to johnboats, it is exceptionally stable, making it elderly- and child-friendly.

Perhaps its best feature is the one buyers get to determine - the customized layout. “It’s your boat,” says William Morris Burt, founder and president of Morris McKenzie Boat Works. “It should fit you and the way you want to use it. We build a boat like a fine tailor builds a suit. The final product must fit.”

Among the customizable features are the seats. The boat comes standard with three fold-down seats. One has a fiberglass pedestal with swivel seat mount, and two are permanently mounted on adjustable-height pedestals. The fiberglass seat pedestal is offered in three heights, so adults of virtually any stature will be seated at the proper height. The seats can also be positioned on the deck where the buyer wants them for a comfortable, functional layout. And, since the boat is made of fiberglass, it can be fabricated in virtually any color.

Morris McKenzie cut no corners in the design of the Flat Cat. “All my life I have fixed everything from my car to my vacuum cleaner,” explains Burt. “Often I wished that manufacturers would charge me a bit more and use metal parts instead of plastic, or bolts instead of screws. It is our job at Morris McKenzie Boat Works to make sure our customers never say this.”

According to Burt, whenever Morris McKenzie had a choice between style and function in the design process, they chose function. The two 24-inch-wide pontoons are made of reinforced fiberglass, each with five bulkheads for strength. At the 12 points where the hull mates to the frame, ¼-inch aluminum plates are laminated into the hull to provide extraordinary strength in the joint. Five bulkheads are glassed in the hull to add rigidity and to compartmentalize the pontoon. In the case of a breeched hull, only part of the hull will take on water, allowing the pontoon to retain buoyancy.

Another important feature of the Flat Cat is its size. While its flat surface and below-deck storage allow it to function like a much larger boat, the standard size is 15 feet 8 inches long by 7 feet 6 inches wide, designed to fit into a typical garage. To accommodate narrower storage openings or customers’ preferences, Morris McKenzie will also build the boat with a width of 7 feet or 6 feet 6 inches.

The Flat Cat comes equipped with an internal-mount battery tray with trolling motor plug. It’s economical to operate; with an optional 10 HP motor, it burns little gas, and it’s even more “green” and economical with an electric trolling motor. Many lighting, electronics, seating, power, deck, and color options are available.

Fishing is just one of the obvious uses of the Morris McKenzie Flat Cat. Hunters will appreciate its quiet movement, storage capacity, and flat deck. It’s the perfect craft for bowfishing, with its low draft and stability. Swimming, family outings, working on the water, and even camping are equally well suited to the Flat Cat.

The Morris McKenzie Flat Cat sells direct to the public for $7995.00, including trailer. The company, located in Anniston, Alabama, welcomes customers to visit the factory to choose options, design customized features, and see how their boat is made.

For more information, visit our website at www.mmboatworks.com, or call 256-473-3339.

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Morris McKenzie Boat Works, Inc. manufactures the customizable Flat Cat pontoon boat. Check out its many features and options that make it the most versatile small pontoon boat ever built.

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Albemarle 310 Express Fisherman Sportfishing Boat

Edenton, North Carolina - -(FishNLand.com)- Created with the goal of satisfying both families and hardcore fishermen alike, the 310 Express with its smart layout has been designed from the waterline up to deliver superior offshore service.

The centerline pod style helm features a raised pedestal captain’s chair that provides great visibility and allows for plenty of topside seating and a smooth traffic pattern.

The cockpit is exceptionally large for a 30 footer and is overly equipped with top of the line fishing features.

With a beautifully decorated, fully outfitted cabin with accommodations for four, the 310 is the perfect choice for serious fishing in style.

“Our ride out would have been impressive in a 40 to 45 foot custom-built sportfishing cruiser, in a 30-foot production boat, it was doubly so.” – Peter Wright, Motor Boating & Sailing

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Welcome to Albemarle Boats, we build the world’s best riding, most dependable fishing boats. Our production facility is located in Edenton, North Carolina, and our testing ground is the open sea off Cape Hatteras. From our 24-foot center console to our new 41-foot convertible, our fleet is recognized and appreciated by serious anglers worldwide.

Founded in 1978, Albemarle builds boats with a total range of abilities: Rideability. Fishability. Dependability. Affordability. Enjoyability. It is these characteristics and our boats’ history of dependability and high resale value give us the confidence to offer one of the industry’s best 10-year, transferable limited hull warranty.

We’ve made tremendous strides in the production of our boats, thanks to advancements in technology. Tougher gelcoats along with improved equipment for laying up hulls, our boats are the best they’ve ever been. From our hand-laid, classic design hull with its fiberglass encapsulated, marine-grade plywood stringer system, to our dramatic deadrise from stem to stern, every Albemarle embodies our commitment to quality.  Visit: Albemarleboats.com

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