An eBay for yachts?
While there’s no “buy it now” button, organizers of BoathouseAuctions.com say the website provides a new sales channel for brokers.
Today's News
China to slap retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods
The tit-for-tat threats risk derailing plans for bilateral trade talks aimed at de-escalating the trade war.
Marine mounting hardware manufacturer purchased
Washington-based Seaview has separated from PYI and formed an independent company.
Dealer-manufacturer partnerships
Monte Carlo, Brig Boats, Mercury Marine and others name new partners.
MCE Marine Group adds DragonShore Ltd as sales and service agent
The Taiwan- and Hong Kong-based company will represent MCE Marine’s line of Newmar chargers, inverters, DC converters and related power control equipment.
Volvo Ocean Race’s Newport stopover director earns award
Susan Maffei Plowden was presented the 2018 Anchor Award at the Rhode Island Marine Trade Association’s Industry Partnership Breakfast.
Nautique and World Wake Association partner for national wakesurf championships
The event will take place later this month in Waco, Texas.
C-MAP offers free charts
C-MAP is offering boaters in the United States and Canada free charts.
MasterCraft reveals more details following acquisition of Crest Boats
Crest is growing at twice the rate of the rest of the pontoon boat sector. Its net sales have jumped from $65 million in 2017 to a forecasted $90 million this year.
Malibu Boats’ year-end financials send stock to record high
Malibu, Axis and Cobalt sold 6,292 boats for a 65 percent gain for its fiscal year
MCBC to launch new boat brand next year
After reporting record sales and earnings for fiscal 2018, the parent of MasterCraft and NauticStar said it plans to launch three new models of the new brand in 2019
Hatteras CEO: Cabo will take on large center-console segment
Kelly Grindle says that as more outboards go on, “price differential decreases” between inboards and large center consoles
Features
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.
Women Run the Show
How female leaders are growing some of the world's largest boat shows.
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FLIBS Goes Upmarket
FLIBS goes upmarket with a grand new entrance and deep infrastructure improvements.
Midterm Congressional Races Could Impact Industry
A look at how congressional midterm elections could impact the industry.
Boating’s New Gold Rush
Innovation Central: Some of boating's biggest companies are partnering with universities to access new technologies.
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Columns/Blogs
One small step to 5G, one giant leap for boating
With Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and the new year just over the horizon, forward-thinking marketers should set their sights on what Santa has in store for us in 2019.
Lessons from the boat, Part IV Practice, and the path to mastery
A successful day of sailboat racing begins the same as a successful day at the helm of your business.
Three actions dealers can take today
Dealers will see results for the industry and their businesses.
Dealing with hurricane damage
As Florence approaches the Carolinas, here are some tips for what to do once the storm passes.