The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association partnered with “A Bed for Every Child” to build beds for families in need.

Did the first six months of the year meet your expectations, and did you make budget? Take the Pulse Report survey here.

Overall demand trends are still very strong even though recreational boat registrations continue to plunge in most vessel categories. Only three of the 15 boat-type categories saw increases in April 2022—sail was the lone category that was up in March.

Boat-buying may start to slow down, but the change could ease the inventory conundrum

Inflation and rising interest rates remain top of mind for consumers despite a strong labor market

To avoid micromanaging your team, be involved with setting clear goals, planning and evaluating progress.

Additive manufacturing is rapidly becoming a go-to technology for companies in the marine industry, and while some choose to outsource, others are taking advantage of the rapidly dropping price of 3D printers.

The great strides in water quality that the CWA has created have been a huge benefit to boating, but there’s a lot more that remains to be done.

Recognizing the rise in outdoor recreation and new boaters, the social media campaign encourages all people to take responsibility for the health and safety of Maine’s waterways

Anything that improves fishing will lead to more boat sales. Actions in the Chesapeake, Gulf of Mexico and Florida are making strides