The year was 2009; as the sun set over his newly purchased home, an ambitious 25-year-old stood in the driveway staring at the ’73 Mako 20 that he was set to restore. “Well… what now?”, he asked himself, facing the boat that was nearly 10 years his senior. His answer? “Just start.” Following his [...]
Why Backlit (Contura V, Contura XIV) over non-backlit (Contura II, Contura III)? Let’s just start off by saying there’s nothing wrong with printed rocker switches. We carry them; and we wouldn’t if they weren’t up to New Wire standards on giving our customers the best. BUT… if there’s a decision to be made between [...]
We love releasing new products, and today we have some great new materials to announce! Graphite Fiber This gorgeous material is a second generation of our carbon fiber materials. Unlike our Cobalt and Black Carbon Fiber materials, the weaves of the Graphite Fiber are a bit longer, reflecting the beauty of the intertwined [...]
With over 915 listed boat building companies in the United States alone last year, it can be difficult to keep up with the newer brands that are making a big splash - especially when they’re based out of Canada. We here at New Wire Marine want to let you in on some of the [...]
While the rest of us have our sights set on summer, Albemarle Boats and Spencer Yachts are busy preparing for a huge release this fall. Two of the largest and most reputable North Carolina boat brands have teamed up to create a sportfishing super boat; one that lacks in neither size nor performance. Once [...]
Southport has kicked off the new year in a big way by refreshing their most popular model, the 33 FE. Don’t let the Family Edition part fool you; this boat is for the Fishing Expert as well. On the days spent inshore with the family…here are the things you’re gonna be happy you’ve got [...]
Whether you're ordering a brand new custom panel or upgrading your rocker switch covers, choosing which Contura actuator you want can be confusing. So... What are the differences in them? Contura II Screen-printed with UV-resistant ink NOT customizable 55+ in stock More rectangular in shape For rockers with dependent lights 2 mm narrower than Contura [...]
Let's start with the basics. Why is Circuit Protection Necessary? Your entire boat’s electrical system is driven by a very powerful source: The battery. Intentionally – and necessarily – this battery can push a huge amount of electrical current (amps) if it is allowed to do so. This allows the battery to do beneficial work, [...]
With 2021 drawing to a close, we want to highlight an awesome boat that debuted this year. In January, Valhalla Boatworks introduced the V-46 to their V Series family. Now y'all - this boat is an absolute BEAUTY. Coming in at 46'7" in length, and with a beam height of 13'4", this luxury center console [...]
Twin Vee recently released their newest PowerCat - the 340 Center Console GFX. At 34 ft, 382 gallons of fuel capacity, and 800 Maximum HP, this boat is built for the most competitive sportsman. The Twin Vee 340 Go Fish-X is designed for the avid fisher and boater who lives life with a forward motion, power and performance [...]
