Mercury introduces new V-8 outboards
After introducing naturally aspirated V-6 outboards at the Progressive Miami International Boat Show in February, Mercury Marine today is pulling the sheet off new V-8 outboards that are also not supercharged.
Today's News
NMMA bolsters executive team
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has promoted staff and promoted key staff as it reorganizes its leadership team and NMMA executive vice president Ben Wold retires.
The industry conference you might not know about
The Marine Leadership Alliance, which has been in existence since about 2010, held its annual conference at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif., April 22-24.
Victory Yacht Sales opens office in Miami
Victory Yacht Sales, a subsidiary of Victory Marine Holdings (OTCPK:VMHG) has completed its merger and unveiled a new trading symbol.
RIMTA offering superyacht crew training
Individuals interested in working on a superyacht can attend a free training program in Newport this summer.
Volvo Ocean Race expected to draw over 100,000 fans
The first week of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport stopover attracted 40,000 visitors to the race village at Fort Adams State Park, and that number is expected to climb until the fleet departs May 20.
Home Port Global signs new clients
The manufacturers of Quantum Paint and VersaChock have signed with Home Port Global for product marketing and public relations services.
Mercury introduces new V-8 outboards
After introducing naturally aspirated V-6 outboards at the Progressive Miami International Boat Show in February, Mercury Marine today is pulling the sheet off new V-8 outboards that are also not supercharged.
West Marine CEO discusses the company’s refocus on core customers
West Marine is refocusing on its core customers in an effort to regain market share lost in recent years.
Cobalt-Sea Ray patent dispute continues
Cobalt Boats LLC filed another lawsuit against Sea Ray parent company Brunswick Corp., charging the company is continuing to infringe on Cobalt’s patented retractable swim step.
Hidden, Deadly Danger in Marina Waters
When a transient boat pulls into one of the two Irish Boat Shop locations in Charlevoix and Harbor Springs, Mich., one of the first things that happens is an employee handing the boat owner a piece of paper.
Features
Attendance up again at Palm Beach show
The Palm Beach International Boat Show, held March 22-25, posted a 7.5 percent increase in attendance over 2017 — marking its third year of substantial growth.
Full Slate at ABC
A slew of major marine industry issues — including some it has confronted for years — are closer than ever to being resolved, making the American Boating Congress, May 9-11 in Washington, D.C., the most crucial to date, organizers say.
Hinckley’s Scott Bryant
The Hinckley Company has long been a leader in technology, and in 2017, it became the first production boatbuilder to roll out an all-electric luxury yacht, Dasher.
Remembering an Industry Icon
Charlie Strang was a marine-propulsion icon. To those who knew and worked with him, he was brilliant. A genius.
Smooth Operators
Pulling a 42-foot boat alongside the dock at a crowded restaurant and easing it into a 50-foot opening with a throng of spectators watching would challenge even the most seasoned captains, but James Fleming doesn’t think anything of doing just that with his Scout 420 LXF.
Hidden, Deadly Danger in Marina Waters
When a transient boat pulls into one of the two Irish Boat Shop locations in Charlevoix and Harbor Springs, Mich., one of the first things that happens is an employee handing the boat owner a piece of paper.
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How to get customer feedback
Dealers need to hear from customers to know what the business is doing right — and wrong.
Busted in Florida; Workforce issues at NMTC meeting
Law enforcement cracks down on thieves on West Coast of Florida. Marine Industry officials meet in Rhode Island.
How to join industry efforts to reach youth
There are some great programs already in place to attract younger boaters and anglers
How to keep your customers coming back
Sometimes a simple “Thank You” can go a long way.
Will rising gas prices impact boat sales?
As our industry prepares for next week’s American Boating Congress in Washington, D.C., there’s no question a priority issue will be the crucial need to stop the increase of ethanol into our fuel supply and revise the broken Renewable Fuel Standard.