Yamaha ends supply agreement with Alumacraft
Yamaha says ‘attempts to continue the relationship were unsuccessful’ following BRP acquisition.
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Groupe Beneteau acquires Polish sailboat and motoryacht builder
The addition of Delphia Yachts to the group’s portfolio strengthens its presence in central and eastern European and Scandinavian markets.
NMMA: Trade war puts American jobs at risk
Additional tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products ‘misses the mark of the intended objective.’
Connecticut dealers benefiting from sales tax reduction
The 2.99 percent rate puts the state on par with others in the Northeast.
Cox Powertrain developing system to produce diesel outboard
Cox partnered with QM Systems to assemble the engines in the United Kingdom.
VIDEO: Metal Shark and ASV Global developing autonomous vessels
The ASView control system takes data from multiple situational awareness inputs to identify and steer clear of obstacles.
NMRA names recipient of Maritime Trades Scholarship
Kaila Kotkiewicz plans to attend SUNY Maritime College this fall.
Cox Marine presents final concept of diesel outboard at Seawork International
After 10 years in development, the world’s first 300-hp diesel outboard, the Cox Powertrain CXO300 is on display this week at the Seawork International workboat show in Southampton, U.K.
Navico and C-Map merge
Navico and C-Map plan to become the world’s largest marine electronics “ecosystem.”
South Florida dealer acquires Fort Lauderdale yacht management and services firm
The combined businesses allow the company to enter new markets.
Trade war with China starts
U.S. boatbuilders are facing rising costs through tariffs on three fronts: Canada, the E.U. and now China.
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Koch Industries invests in Safe Harbor Marinas
The investor could become a ‘long-term partner’ with Safe Harbor.
Fort Lauderdale hotel and marina sells for $171 million
The 9-acre Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina on the ICW has 33 slips.
Wendy Mackie
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more positive and passionate person when it comes to growing the marine industry than Wendy Mackie, CEO of the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association.
The Grandparent Economy
Grandparents today don’t typically resemble the white-haired, bespectacled version of the past.
Winnebago acquires Chris-Craft
It began with a collaboration to create a Chris-Craft-branded Winnebago.
Heavyweight contender
There’s an old sports adage that says a good big man will always beat a good little man.
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Columns/Blogs
BoatUS Foundation is expanding its hands-on training
Learning the skills to operate a boat with confidence creates a better experience on the water.
Great lessons from pizza’s music man
Tom Krouse uses music and songwriting as a model for running his business.
Some good news items for this holiday week
As we wrap up this Fourth of July holiday week, here are some good news items worthy of note going into the second half of our prime summer boating season.
The Modern Fish Act isn't sexy enough
I didn’t know good legislation doesn’t get passed because it’s “not sexy.”
It’s Electric! Should we expect major propulsion changes?
Will we see the slow pace of adoption in the United States pick up steam in the near future?