MIAMI 2020: ‘We have an enormous opportunity’
NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer discussed the need to increase participation in his keynote at this morning’s Industry Breakfast.
Today's News
MIAMI 2020: A wide range of boats for the XTO Offshore
Yamaha president Ben Speciale says the company considered a range of factors when it developed the 425-hp outboard.
MIAMI 2020: Innovation Award winners announced
Eighteen winners were chosen from 71 entries in 21 categories.
MIAMI 2020: New-boat launches
New boats from Sea Ray, Scout, Pursuit, Boston Whaler and others have debuted at the show.
MIAMI 2020: Chapman and Freedman award winners announced
Bill Watters, Joe Lewis and Carl Blackwell received the NMMA awards.
MIAMI 2020: Dometic announces global marine division
Eric Fetchko, president of Dometic Marine Americas, assumes responsibility for the company’s world marine operations.
Sanlorenzo reports 40 percent sales gain in 2019
The company said it saw gains across all divisions.
Sea Pro to open new South Carolina facility
More than $3 million is being invested into a facility for Sea Pro models larger than 24 feet.
Camping World to close former Gander Mountain retail stores by end of January
The shuttering of 32 “outdoor lifestyle locations,” intended to compete with West Marine and Bass Pro Shops, marks the end of Camping World as a retail competitor in fishing and boating.
Helm of the Future
Sea Ray redefines the glass helm at the Consumer Electronics Show with an intuitive display that will eventually include speech and gesture recognition.
Features
The Big Splash
The Dubai-based superyacht builder plans a U.S. campaign after winning best of show at FLIBS.
Cashing in on the Cup
The America’s Cup will be a big boost to New Zealand’s economy.
Q&A with Knut Frostad
Navico CEO Knut Frostad on how ocean racing and business intersect.
In and Out
The tiny island continues to be an outsized player in the yachting world.
A Sleeping Giant Awakens
Poland, Europe’s largest boatbuilder, has seen its production double in the last five years.
Job Board
Columns/Blogs
Volvo Penta joins conservation push at Miami show
In addition to Volvo Penta’s Conservation Stage, which will offer free seminars and discussions, organizers have made it easier for showgoers to have a more eco-friendly experience.
The Good and the Bad in Florida
Career training gets a shot in the arm, and the Port Sanibel Marina drystack gets a shot in the back, which SWFMIA vows to fight.
Dealer sentiment rebounds in January
Though positive, analysts caution reading too much into cyclically slow months.
Is Your Dealership Protected Against a Cyber Attack?
Small businesses are increasingly targeted by hackers. Here are some preemptive steps you can take.
Dealers: Are you more confident about business conditions for 2020?
After a year of fluctuating sentiment, do retailers see growth ahead?
Forging Ahead, Without its Leader
FB Design carries on after the death of Fabio Buzzi.
Letters from the Trade Front
Michael Verdon discusses how tariffs have changed the industry.
