
West Marine Execs Paid $1.075 Million in Bonuses
Five executives received retention bonuses ranging from $100,000 to $425,000 16 days before the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Five executives received retention bonuses ranging from $100,000 to $425,000 16 days before the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

It participated in and judged the Marine Service Technology category of the annual Leadership & Skills Conference.

The session gathered federal officials and boating industry leaders to discuss propulsion decarbonization and the future of marine fuels.

A new partnership makes PME Power Systems Group a key distributor of Nanni gensets in those markets.

The Australian International Boat Show is set to debut in July 2027.

Court documents say Paulee Day received $425,000 May 1, 16 days before the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

KKCG Maritime seeks to block decisions, backed by Weichai Group, made at the builder’s latest shareholder meeting.

The North Carolina Commissioner of Labor awarded Smith the Order of the Tar Heel, the highest honor bestowed by his office.

The audio company hired Will Cherry as OEM sales manager.


Seakeeper defined today’s market for boat gyrostabilizers and continues to innovate as competition increases.

Editor Gary Reich speaks with the president of the BoatUS Foundation about the organization’s initiatives, programs and future plans.

Strong skills and calculated risk-taking define two of this year’s ABYC technician award winners.

A Maine lobsterman says 24/7 GPS tracking of his and other federally licensed lobster boats is unconstitutional.

Schools training marine technicians say that because of industry demand, job placement is 100%.


Seakeeper defined today’s market for boat gyrostabilizers and continues to innovate as competition increases.

Editor Gary Reich speaks with the president of the BoatUS Foundation about the organization’s initiatives, programs and future plans.

Strong skills and calculated risk-taking define two of this year’s ABYC technician award winners.

Firecrown Media is a fast-growing media company at the intersection of content, commerce, and community. Our Marine Group powers the passions of anglers and boating

New-boat sales continue to struggle as shoppers look for deals, sometimes searching across multiple states.

The marina software platform plans to use the funds to accelerate AI-driven products and international expansion.

Sean Hatherley brings more than 30 years of marine industry experience to the newly created role.

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“The jobs report and other recent data point to an economy on better footing than at the beginning of the year,” says economist Ian Wyatt.

CEO Jason Lippert is retiring, and Johnny Sirpilla is taking over on an interim basis while the company searches for a replacement.

LC8 Marine will represent the New Zealand company’s amphibious boat range.

Jeanne Craig, who has three decades of publishing experience in the boating space, will lead the storied publication.

Sherwin-Williams and Nippon Paint Holdings cease their efforts to buy the Dutch coatings manufacturer.

The annual trade show is scheduled for Oct. 6-8 at the Tampa Convention Center.

The Dania Beach, Fla., location replaces the dealership’s previous showroom on Federal Highway.

Cedar Hill Marina – Presented by Jennifer Stein Real Estate, Inc. in cooperation with National Marina Sales of Keller Williams Realty Services. Cedar Hill Marina

Bay Springs – Proudly listed by Kristie Clark of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services McLemore & Co., Realty, in cooperation with National Marina Sales of Keller

Ocean Blue Marina is a small private marina located in the Upper Florida Keys at 199 Morris Avenue in Key Largo, just off US-1 near

Registrations for the 15-foot-and-over powerboat market through March were down 6.4%, as inventory levels get closer to consumer demand.