A Marina Grows in Brooklyn
ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina is the first new marina in New York City in 50 years. It has adopted a very different business model than others in the area.
Today's News
Coast Guard suspends search for missing firefighters
Local businesses continue to offer rewards. “The search is going to continue privately,” said one company president.
Boating expenditures in Michigan exceed $1 billion in 2018
It was the ninth consecutive year of growth in the state.
Recreational Boating Leadership Council forms task force on diversity initiatives
The goal is to encourage industry growth in specific ethnic markets.
Dockmate joins National Safe Boating Council’s Admiral Club
U.S.-based seller of wireless remote controls is supporting at the council’s highest level.
Belgian marina joins ICOMIA
International Council of Marine Industry Associations welcomes Jachthaven Portus Ganda.
A $10 million intervention
SkipperBud’s new marina complex on Cass Lake, Michigan, had been slated for condo redevelopment until the retailer stepped in.
‘We’ve been working our butts off’
With his boatbuilding pedigree, 28-year-old Philip Faulkner launched Avid Boats in just six months. The startup has a facility, financial backing, boats on the line and big plans going forward.
Georgia fishing guide indicted for fraud
Bradley Shane Watson and his wife took multiple deposits for boat sales that did not happen, according to prosecutors.
‘I couldn’t think of a good reason not to buy'
Apex President Mark Dupuie on why he acquired the Polar Kraft brand in a softer aluminum market.
Features
Shifting Stocks
As water temperatures rise, more species of fish are being found in unexpected places.
Q&A with Mike McCook
As head of the BoatUS catastrophe team, Mike McCook has been the first on site to assess hurricane damage for 30 years.
Culture of Disposability
Marine companies are now confronting the enormous and growing problem of cleaning up the oceans.
Power Player
Mercury Racing launches the supercharged 450R, its most powerful outboard ever.
The (Im)perfect Storm
The National Hurricane Center has upgraded storm forecasting models to improve accuracy.
Staying Clean
With a new governor and federal funding, strategies are being developed for Florida waters.
Correcting the Problem of Attrition
Thom Dammrich on how the industry can retain first-time boat owners.
Job Board
Columns/Blogs
Government overlooks Great Lakes; Cedar Point show opens today
Lake Erie is in the crosshairs of a large offshore wind project that concerns anglers, boaters and coastal communities.
A whale of a tale in New York City
New York Harbor, with regular sightings of humpback whales and thriving oyster beds, is the cleanest it has been for over a century. All because New Yorkers took their waterways back.
MIAF hosts students; Free content from Discover Boating
The downtown Fort Lauderdale headquarters for the Marine Industries Association of South Florida was packed recently with 70 high school students who attend the Boys and Girls Club Broward County (BGCBC) program to learn about career opportunities available in the marine industry.
What beats online ratings and reviews?
Boat buyers still turn to people they trust prior to making a purchase.
Turn off the news!
Ignore the incessant blah, blah, blah and go sell some boats. The economy is good, interest rates are low, and it’s never too late follow up with prospects.
Monthly survey asks dealers about retail climate in July
Dealers: How fast are you seeing boat prices rise?
Strengthening customer-dealer relationships
Be genuine, take the lead and show that you understand your customers.
Best Marine Marketing and Top Trends of the Year
Neptune Award winners show top marketing trends.
Slow Retail Start for Fishing and Pontoon Boats
Pontoon and aluminum boat sales dropped in May.
Weather Takes a Toll on June Sales and Dealer Confidence
Dealers say wet weather hampered Q1 and Q2 sales.