Today's News
Lightspeed Announces Award Winners
The Marine Dealership Excellence and Marine Innovator awards recognize retailers and OEMs that excel in efficiency and innovation.
Dometic Announces Restructuring
The Sweden-based manufacturer will revise its business operations to reduce costs and improve profitability.
Video Interview: Michael DeLillo from PERKO
This video interview features Michael DeLillo from PERKO, who the talks about company history, supply chain issues and new products.
Features
Q&A With Leif Stavostrand
Leif Stavostrand is the co-founder and CEO of Evoy, which manufacturers electric propulsion for the recreational boating market.
Most Innovative Marine Companies
The Most Innovative Marine Company Awards recognize businesses that are driving change through advancements in technology, innovative products and processes, workforce initiatives and more.
West Marine Opens Pro Store
The brick-and-mortar location near Chicago is a first for the retailer’s Pro segment, which has a new strategy to serve the industry better
Q&A: Christophe Lavigne, Highfield Boats President
Lavigne has been in love with boats since he was a child. We caught up for a chat with him at a dealer event in Cadillac, Mich., late last summer.
Soundings Trade Only 2024 Global Workforce Study
A survey of more than 700 respondents was designed to understand the marine industry’s workforce needs, along with opportunities and challenges
Delaware River Dream
The boat-loving couple who created SureShade are bringing a $40 million marina development to Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront
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The Family Factor
At Formula, turning out feature-filled boats like the new 457 CC is a process packed with generational insights
Q&A With Patty Lawrence
Lawrence is the Education Director at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference
A Concerning Trend
New-boat registrations were down in all seven powerboat categories, including PWC, which declined 18.4%
State MTA’s Address Workforce Development
Marine trade associations in Washington, Michigan and Massachusetts are ensuring that good careers in the boating industry are recognized, from scholarships to job listings.
One Million Lights Brighten a Lakefront Community
Joe and Susan Lewis host an annual Christmas spectacular at their Mount Dora Boating Center & Marina to spread cheer and help those in need.
And the Hits Keep Coming in Florida
After a one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton this fall, there’s another one-two punch from red tide and abandoned boats.
It’s Christmas: What to do for employees?
Here are some ways to reward your workers even if the bottom line isn’t where you’d like it this year.
Take This Month’s Pulse Report Survey
We ask dealers about retail and revenue trends, as well as if they intend to spend less or more on boat shows in 2025.
The Truth Doesn’t Always Hurt
One of the best ways to gauge what customers think of a dealership is to ask them to complete a survey.
A Dash of Wisdom
Bigger, smartly designed multifunction displays can be good for boaters and boatbuilders alike
These Folks Are Good
American Boat & Yacht Council experts made a big impression with detailed presentations at IBEX
Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecards Unveiled
Joint effort of the MRAA board, manufacturers and suppliers focuses on driving improvements in customer experience