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More than 1,300 boats are on display, and more than 100,000 visitors are expected in Fort Lauderdale.

More than 1,300 boats are on display, and more than 100,000 visitors are expected in Fort Lauderdale.

The recent session explored the forces, challenges and opportunities shaping dealerships in an evolving boating marketplace (recording available).

The Italian builder posted a 13.6% gain in revenue after a “challenging first half,” though it reduced its full-year outlook.

Yachtspassion will represent the Bulgaria-based catamaran builder exclusively in these countries.

The Bennington, Godfrey and Hurricane parent said marine sales climbed 29% on pontoon demand.

Joe Mercurio has a background in sales channel and brand management.

A total of 153 entries from 30 countries set a record for the marine equipment awards program at Metstrade.

The company is opening a 15,000-square-meter facility in Canet-en-Roussilion, France, to expand services for larger vessels.

Michele Goldsmith speaks with Marine Components general manager Jason Vance.

Eddie Smith says he created Grady-White’s purpose trust after watching other marine-company owners sell themselves into sadness.

Automation is already at work in marine factories, with some companies testing new tech for the future.

Just because a battery is marketed as ‘”solid state” today doesn’t mean it truly is.

Safe Harbor’s deal to acquire MarineMax has brokers and dealers asking questions, and boaters wondering what they’ll be able to access in the future.

The general manager of Raymarine and FLIR Marine takes our questions.

These early and growth-stage companies are working on ideas that solve real-world problems.

Eddie Smith says he created Grady-White’s purpose trust after watching other marine-company owners sell themselves into sadness.

Automation is already at work in marine factories, with some companies testing new tech for the future.

Just because a battery is marketed as ‘”solid state” today doesn’t mean it truly is.

Safe Harbor’s deal to acquire MarineMax has brokers and dealers asking questions, and boaters wondering what they’ll be able to access in the future.

The survey gauges retail trends and other indicators among boat dealers.

The Italian shipyard appointed Denison as its exclusive representative “throughout North America.”

The ES10M from Williams Grand Prix Technologies is a scalable, modular, high-energy-density battery system.

The next edition of the discussion, Nov. 18 during Metstrade, is themed, “Future of the Marine Workplace: Building the Next Generation of Leaders.”

Net revenues were $645.1 million, compared with $777.3 million in the prior-year quarter.

David Honeycutt, the company’s long-time vice president and senior director, acquired the Colville, Wash., builder.

The award recognizes individuals for contributions to the marine accessories industry.

Andrew Parkinson will lead the Fort Lauderdale-based yacht brokers association.

The Florida-based dealership will carry the brand at its New Smyrna Beach location.

Key highlights of this opportunity are as follows: Performance Brokerage Services, Inc. is North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, specializing in buy-sell activity for

Now Hiring Marine Technicians – Various Trades & Locations Safe Harbor is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing

Oyster Harbors Marine is a premier full-service boatyard and marina, known for providing world-class sales and service to the boating community in New England. With

Michele Goldsmith speaks with Metstrade director Niels Klarenbeek about what to expect at this year’s show.

Boat dealers in the latest Pulse Report answered this and other questions in gauging market conditions.

Organic sales grew 2% on pricing compared with the prior-year quarter.

The funding is the latest allocation from the company’s $100 million initiative to prepare workers for manufacturing and technician jobs.