marine industry professionals
A new-look IBEX
After 19 years in South Florida, the show adds an aftermarket pavilion and moves to Louisville ...more
July brokerage sales dip, but values inch up
Yacht brokerage unit sales in July were lower for the first time in 2010, compared to the same month in 2009, according to YachtWorld.com yacht... ...more
Two regions aside, June sales disappoint
Preliminary June sales data shows two regions with positive growth, but the entire market declined 8.8 percent for the month. ...more
Temporary stakes to test a new market
Allied Marine has two seasonal offices - in Sag Harbor, N.Y., and Newport, R.I. - to woo customers ...more
Southern California feeling the pain
The state's high unemployment rate and housing market collapse are cutting deeply into boat sales ...more
Results improve, with an eye to 2011
Brunswick, MarineMax swing from loss a year earlier to profit for the quarter ...more
E15 ‘confusion’ is a growing concern
The NMMA and a House committee are urging the EPA to take a step back before approving its use ...more
Bradford Marine bets big on the Bahamas
The boatyard's 47-acre facility in Freeport on Grand Bahama Island is a long-term investment ...more
For owner, it’s about diversification
Paul Engle knows boatyards from both sides of the transom. The 52-year-old president of Bradford Marine, one of Fort Lauderdale's premier boat and... ...more
Elite-5 DSI fishfinder/chart plotter
Lowrance's new Elite-5 DSI fishfinder/chart plotter features DownScan Imaging sonar, a brilliant color display, smart automatic fishfinder modes, and simple, intuitive operation at an affordable price, according to the company. ...more
Smart FPS Series
Algae-X has introduced a new line of diesel fuel-polishing systems. The Smart FPS Series consists of fully automated, programmable fuel optimization systems for on-board tank cleaning, fuel polishing and transfer. ...more
Powersmart Intelligent Pigtail Adapter
The Powersmart Intelligent Pigtail Adapter from Furrion features an LED to indicate when power is present, so there's no need to test a power outlet with an amp meter, according ...more
Letter from the Editor
The ‘new normal’ to Jim Bronstien: perpetual change
Two years ago, consultant Jim Bronstien showed a slide presentation at an IBEX seminar titled "Running the Organization (in strange times)," which coincided roughly with the start of the economic ...more
More columns
The future of boat shows: Let the dialogue continue
Shining the CSI flashlight on your business practices
Hurricane Earl rumbles toward North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Hurricane Earl strengthened overnight and is expected to skirt the Outer Banks of North Carolina tonight, as evacuations continue and Labor Day plans are in jeopardy for vacationers up and down the East Coast. ...more
MarineTech buys TrollMaster manufacturer
MarineTech Products Inc. acquired all assets of Topline Control Inc., the maker of TrollMaster. ...more
C.J. Broom shuts down boatbuilding division
The boatbuilding division of British company C.J. Broom & Sons is closing and as many as 70 jobs will be lost. ...more
Alexseal Yacht Coatings moves to South Carolina
Alexseal Yacht Coatings, the paint system manufactured by German-based Mankiewicz Gebr. and Co., moved its U.S. operations from St. Louis to Charleston, S.C., the company announced. ...more
NMEA to develop British electronics standards
The National Marine Electronics Association, in conjunction with the International Marine Electronics Association, signed an agreement with the British Marine Federation and the British Marine Electronics Association to jointly develop international criteria for technicians that will ensure proper application of the NMEA Installation Standard in Great Britain. ...more
Westlawn student wins boat design contest
Jon Ames, a student at the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, won the Professional Boatbuilder/WoodenBoat design competition's wood category, the school announced. ...more
TowBoatU.S. location opens in Pennsylvania
Capt. Stephen Prosser, a 30-year veteran of the boating industry, recently opened TowBoatU.S. Raystown Lake, Pa. ...more
Dealers and Distributors
Our weekly roundup of dealers and distributors includes news from Legendary Marine, Trac Ecological Products and the Boating Trades Association of Metro Houston. ...more
Dealer Outlook
Taking prospects for a ride
Demos should be approached as more than just another part of the sales process. Click here to read how to give the "killer demo." ...more
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