BRP president talks growth strategy
Tracy Crocker says that acquisitions are just the beginning.
Today's News
One step forward: Cancelled tariffs from Canada and Mexico welcomed by industry
But existing EU tariffs on U.S. boats continues to be “particularly devastating,” according to NMMA.
Volvo Penta partners with French cat builder on new technology
Its electromobility technology will be used on a Fountaine-Pajot 40 sailing cat.
A Royal opening
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands opens the Feadship superyacht facility in the heart of Amsterdam.
US birth rates hit a 32-year low
The WSJ said the declining birth rate is “reshaping America’s future workforce.”
Marine Trades Association of Maryland Participates in SkillsUSA National Signing Day
The event acknowledged soon-to-be graduates who have secured employment in the trades before finishing high school.
Brunswick sells fitness business for $490 million
The sale to KPS Capital Partners now makes Brunswick a “pure-play” marine company.
Sabre and Hinckley partner with UMaine on 3D printer
The goal is to used 3D printed parts and replace plugs.
Mercury names new president of Power Products
Tom Schuessler (left), most recently president of Land ‘N’ Sea, will take over Power Products. Mike Conners (right), vice president of national sales at Land ‘N’ Sea, will take over as president of that Mercury division.
Wells Fargo lowers its 2019 estimates
Because of a slower first quarter, the industry’s largest finance provider expects unit and dollar sales to be up 1 and 5 percent respectively for the year.
Features
The Winning Combination?
Forward-thinking manufacturers move toward integrated boats.
Bass Culture
Bass fishing is big business. The Bassmaster Classic drew more people than the Miami International Boat Show.
Jobs Rebound Eases Fears of Recession
As jobs growth rebounded, consumer confidence in the economy lifted.
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Stress Management
From joysticks to multifunction-displays, the marine industry is taking the stress out of boat operation.
The Connected Vessel Race Accelerates
The connected vessel race accelerates as Siren and Nautic-On units become standard on multiple boat brands.
Brett McGill
Growing up around Gulfwind Marine and 20 years at MarineMax fully prepared Brett McGill for his role as MarineMax CEO.
Job Board
Columns/Blogs
Fuel comes to the boat; MRAA helps on workforce challenge
Mobile, on-demand fill-ups make a ton of sense with today’s hectic schedules. Also MRAA can help you set up an in-house apprentice program.
Marine Apprenticeship Program launch; shrink wrap solutions
Yamaha Motor Corp. is supporting jobs training in Great Lakes Region.
The First of Two Dragons Slayed!
The Georgia Dragon and Suches Loop are motorcycling meccas
Hull of a Tour 5: And We’re Off!
Day one of The Dragon’s Roar unleashes plenty of power and fun.
Strong consumer demand; E15 still a target; focus on fisheries
The highs and lows of spring, a perfect storm for boat sales, the threat of E15 and recognizing recreational anglers contributions.
Hull of a Tour 5 – The Dragon’s Roar
Revving Up for this Year’s Epic Motorcycling and Boating Adventure