Yanmar Marine president: ‘We see many opportunities these days’
With recent acquisitions and sponsorships, Shiori Nagata says her company is moving from being “product-focused” to “market-driven.”
Today's News
Economic impact of outdoor recreation will be measured permanently
The federal government will continue to fund the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account.
NMMA: Bring your young people to ABC
The group is offering discounts to those 35 and younger to attend the American Boating Congress.
Kiwi AIS technology firm partners with Midwestern rep
Vesper Marine will work with Total Marine Supply to distribute its safety products.
Shark DNA could help unlock key to cancer and other diseases
Scientists have decoded the great white shark’s genome and compared it to those from a variety of other vertebrates, including humans.
Christensen Yachts facilities sold to military boat builder
Vigor Industrial will take over the superyacht builder’s facilities in Vancouver, Wash.
MarineMax will become dealer for Aviara, MasterCraft’s new day boat brand
NauticStar boats will shift to larger boats up to 39 feet.
Florida Keys couple get prison time for ‘honeymoon theft’ of cat
The couple was detained in Cuba and returned to the U.S. after stealing a 40-foot catamaran for their honeymoon.
Winnebago to accelerate Chris-Craft expansion
The RV maker plans to make significant investments in facilities, workforce and products.
Features
‘Two Epic Shows. Two Thousand Boats’
In its new venue, the Miami Yacht Show partners with NMMA on a series of ads.
Will Keene and Adam Cove
Chairman Will Keene and CEO Adam Cove look back at Edson’s 160-year history while discussing its future.
The Chase, the Bite, the Fight
Alaska’s salmon conservation struggles are hurting its sportfishing sector.
Our Big, Blue Boating World
Trying to get a handle on the global recreational boating market can be difficult, particularly because not all countries report financial data.
Location, Location, Location
Foreign boat and equipment manufacturers set up U.S. offices
Job Board
Columns/Blogs
Women are key to future fishing boat sales; E15 sales to go year round
Research shows kids are more likely to go fishing with their mother, which opens a great opportunity set a strong example for youngsters. Also, the NMMA and other organizations are calling the expanded sale of E15 “unnecessary and unjustified.”
One city, two shows, lots of excitement
Miami was all about boats for the last five days, as the Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show had their 2019 runs.
Are gas tax hikes a good idea?
States need money to build and repair roads and bridges, but inching up gas taxes, on top of the federal gas tax, is only one solution.
Team-building in a dealership
Team members who get along and acknowledge each other's strengths and weakness help create a collaborative culture.
Lack of manufacturer incentives was biggest headwind at boat shows
Dealers had contrasting feedback, but many said show sales were difficult to close.
New Discover Boating Center in Miami; Does email marketing still deliver?
New exhibit will be at the show’s entrance to ensure maximum exposure.
Is there a downside to redefining regulated waters?
Questions about clarity pertain to the regulations and the waterways as well.
Marketing tactics for post-show success
Use these presentations from the Grow Boating Marketing Summit to help you move the sales needle after the winter boat shows.
Ohioans cheer New Jersey’s turbine decision
The rejection of a wind farm off the Garden State has boating interests hoping the same fate awaits a proposed site off Cleveland.
November was Third Straight Month of YOY Declines
November is the third consecutive month of sales declines.
Inventory, Interest Rates and Stock Market Create Drag
Dealer sentiment plummets to the lowest point ever in the survey.