Moonen: ‘This bankruptcy came at the right moment’
A company source said a serious investor has emerged as a potential buyer for the Dutch superyacht builder.
Today's News
Travelopia investing $130 million in charter fleets
The parent of The Moorings, Sunsail and Footloose said the “unprecedented investment” went to buying new boats and upgrading its base network infrastructure.
Yamaha partners with Arkansas college for technician training
Instruction will be part of school’s powersports program.
Sanger Boats to license Malibu wakesurf patents
Malibu CEO Jack Springer said that by licensing its patents, the company continues to defend its surf technology from “unauthorized adopters.”
Brokerage firm reports strong second quarter
United Yacht Sales said sales were up 26 percent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Metstrade and Water Revolution Foundation team up for sustainability
The goal of the partnership is to reduce the superyacht industry’s ecological footprint.
Officina Italiana Design celebrates 25th anniversary
The studio entered the megayacht sector with a recently launched 164-foot Riva.
ICAST 2019: The ‘year for the trolling motor’
Garmin and Lowrance say they will upset the marketplace with their new offerings.
Wakesurfing the White House Lawn
Cobalt Boats’ president and founder meet President Trump for Made in America Product Showcase.
Private equity firm EagleTree Capital buys Invincible Boats
The firm that once owned MasterCraft has tapped John Dorton as CEO.
NMMA supports Pledge to American Workers
President Trump’s initiative challenges industries and companies to provide training and education.
Features
Correcting the Problem of Attrition
Thom Dammrich on how the industry can retain first-time boat owners.
Taking the Opportunity
Diversity in the industry is taking place from the shop floor to the C-Suite.
Legacy Dealers
These legacy dealers continue to evolve under a new set of challenges.
The Trickle-Up Theory
Bass fishing has found an unlikely following: Students are joining college and high-school teams by the thousands.
Boys’ Club
Diversity in the industry is taking place from the shop floor to the C-Suite.
Most Signs Still Rosy
Economy Report: Confidence has rebounded as the industry leaves behind a wet, sluggish first half of 2019.
Q&A with Bill, Jon and Mike Kushner
How the Kushner brothers moved TACO from a swimming-pool supplier into a national marine brand.
The Jurassic Park Theory of Distribution
Two-step distributors are navigating the harsh, new rules of distribution.
Discover Boating Launches Next-Gen Media Campaign
Discover Boating’s social-media campaign zeroes in on first-time buyers.
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Columns/Blogs
BIG dollars help build needed facilities
The Boating Infrastructure Grants program awarded $20.6 million for projects that get and keep people on the water.
Call for input on the Erie Canal
A New York program aims to “identify new uses” for the historic waterway.
Snake in the grass?
The grass carp is a stealth fish that threatens Great Lakes fisheries.
April Boat Registrations a Mixed Bag
April registrations were up for pontoons and towboats.
Tax Cuts Didn’t Seem to Hurt or Help New-Boat Sales
Dealers say that tax cuts didn’t help, or hurt, boat sales.
Most Signs Still Rosy
Economy Report: Confidence has rebounded as the industry leaves behind a wet, sluggish first half of 2019.
Sticking to the Fundamentals
Eric Colby details why Evinrude went mainstream with its new midsize outboards.
At the Crossroads
Michael Verdon on the generational shifts taking place across the industry.
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Finding My Way Home
Ritchie’s Jonathan Sherman on the ups and downs of running a fourth-generation family business.