New-boat sales up 3.1 percent in September
The industry is poised to be up around 3.5 percent for the year.
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President Trump to sign bipartisan water infrastructure bill
The bill includes several measures to address water-quality issues in Florida.
Fly Fishing Film Tour acquired by Trade Only parent company
F3T, the world’s largest showcase for fly-fishing films and a donor to conservation and fishing-related charities, joins the Anglers Journal brand.
Dave Christensen, founder of Christensen Shipyards, dies
The company built yachts for Tiger Woods, country singer Jimmy Dean and others.
IBI-Metstrade names contenders for Boat Builder Awards
The program recognizes the achievements of individuals and companies.
Sailing catamaran designed for people with disabilities makes Volvo Penta stop
The company donated Saildrives and engines for Impossible Dream, which introduces people with disabilities, wounded soldiers and others to sailing.
Land ’N’ Sea to distribute Nautic-On connectivity system
The wholesaler will supply the hardware kit through its North American dealer network.
International Yacht Brokers Association is now the International Marine Association
The renamed group is accepting membership applications from individuals and businesses.
SLIDESHOW: Michael caused “more boat damage than I’ve ever seen”
BoatUS CAT team leader has been salvaging boats damaged by storms for nearly four decades.
Montara introduces pontoon boat for wakesurfing
It’s more than just a pontoon with a ballast tank.
VIDEO: Michael devastates marinas in Florida panhandle
High winds leveled multiple rack-storage buildings.
Marine industry veteran dies in crash Saturday morning
Boat collided with a range marker piling.
Features
President Trump to sign bipartisan water infrastructure bill
The bill includes several measures to address water-quality issues in Florida.
Registration opens for the International Marina and Boatyard Conference
IMBC is scheduled for Jan. 23-25, and the exhibit hall will feature 125 companies.
U.S., Canada reach trade deal as deadline loomed
It’s unclear whether the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement removes the retaliatory tariffs.
The FLIBS jigsaw puzzle
While the physical setup for FLIBS starts about a month before the show, the planning begins six months ahead of time.
Enhance Your Customer’s World
Augmented reality could transform boat design and consumer shows.
Building Boating’s Future
Additive manufacturing is the boat-building technology to watch, but a 3-D printed boat could be a long way off.
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Facebook advertisers ripped off; Algae bloom legislation needed
You might be entitled to refunds if you were victimized by fake Facebook metrics. Also, it’s time to tell our politicians that we need action to prevent harmful algal blooms.
Have we lost the ethanol battle?
The Trump Administration proposed allowing the year-round sale of E15. We must tell Congress to stop this directive
Do new underground storage tank regulations apply to you?
New EPA requirements go into effect this Saturday, and the penalties for non-compliance are steep.
Lessons from the two-wheel electric world: Part 2
With motorcycle sales flat, Harley-Davidson is expanding to electric models. The boating industry should embrace this emerging propulsion technology.