Fresh from bankruptcy, Bavaria Yachts wants to ‘regain lost trust’
The restructuring plan involves cutting the number of models by half, bringing engineering in-house and launching a dealer council.
Today's News
Connecticut dealership and marina sold to investor group
Former Wall Street businessman Scott Leahy bought Boats Incorporated in Niantic, Conn.
Missouri duckboat owners cite 1851 law in boating deaths
Ride the Ducks is using a 19th century maritime law to defend itself following the deaths of 17 people aboard one of its boats.
FICO changing how it calculates credit scores
The shift in credit reporting will potentially boost millions of borrowers’ scores.
Polaris reports Q3 sales up 12 percent over 2017
The boat segment outperformed expectations, with sales of $134 million.
Legendary Marina receives safety awards
The two awards recognize the Destin, Fla.-based company’s safety efforts.
The Yacht Group opens Fort Lauderdale showroom
Anthony Nickel was appointed to head the new location.
DealersCircle signs six new manufacturers
The website connects builders, dealers and customers, and represents more than 21 boat brands.
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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Don’t be an old dog; learn a new trick
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas offers a wide range of educational opportunities for dealers, and its annual conference includes additional programming.
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.