Advocating for the Wolverine State
Last week’s NMMA “fly-In” included meetings with the governor, state legislators and Michigan’s new Outdoor Recreation czar.
Today's News
Newport Boat Show draws crowds
Some builders sense a slight slowdown in the industry overall, but said the show was strong.
One dead, many injured in California boat crash
A hit and run also took place early Sunday morning in Missouri.
Marine Marketers of America announce keynote speaker for FLIBS luncheon
Luxury expert Christopher P. Ramey will tell dealers how to market to rich folks.
California builder appoints new production manager
Daniel Indelicato will oversee all aspects of production for the two Correct Craft brands.
West Marine supports shoreline cleanup
Company will provide complimentary cleanup kits for International Coastal Cleanup Day.
VIDEO: Minn Kota rolls out new trolling motors
The company says it will continue to innovate as new entrants enter the field.
VIDEO: “A horrific disaster”
TowBoatUS Ventura captain describes the scene of a charter boat fire that killed 34 people.
MasterCraft ends year on high, but pulls back production for its three brands
The company is forecasting a slight decrease for 2020 sales, while making weekly adjustments to dealer inventory pipelines.
Industry mourns Boston BoatWorks’ founder Mark Lindsay
The builder believed that boaters were not only connected by water, but by the boatbuilding experience.
Features
Marinas Struggle with Flood Insurance
How marinas are coping with flood insurance changes.
Q&A with Frank Hugelmeyer
Incoming NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer’s first take on the industry.
Long and Winding Road
Suntex has cleared three years of hurdles on its Fort Lauderdale property. Now, the real work starts.
Heavy Lifting
How a father-son team turned a once-small family business into one of Seattle’s busiest yards.
Family Ties
Second and third generations of the Lamb family are reinventing Jacksonville’s largest facility.
Job Board
Columns/Blogs
Sales and sentiment improve in August, but dealers are still concerned
Better weather improved sales for some, but couldn’t cover lost ground.
Helping Hands
Here are fast ways to support fellow dealers helping the Bahamian people.
Wearable trash
A student at the University of Michigan has come up with a clothing line made of plastic waste from the shores of Lake Michigan.
‘Main Street is Still Running Strong’
Main Street’s smiling as consumer confidence returns.
Making Progress on Electric Shock Drowning
Marinas adopt solutions for electric shock drowning.
Reinventing the Marina World
Michael Verdon looks at how acquisitions are impacting marinas.
First fall show does well; Can divers camp under water?
“Like the good old days,” is how one dealer described last weekend’s Progressive Cedar Point Boat Show.
Overdue reef restoration bill goes into Congress
The bill could help save dying coral reefs that are integral to the health of our coastlines—and boating.
Government overlooks Great Lakes; Cedar Point show opens today
Lake Erie is in the crosshairs of a large offshore wind project that concerns anglers, boaters and coastal communities.