Today's News
Cyberattack risk for manufacturers outpaces other sectors
Manufacturers at risk for cyberattacks.
NOAA updates 2018 hurricane season forecast
Experts say the chances for a below-normal season are on the rise.
Volvo Penta announces changes to its Executive Group
Incoming senior VP Peter Granqvist will become a new member.
Scout partners with Lumitec for 2019 models
Scout Boats has partnered with Lumitec as the boat manufacturer’s official lighting supplier for the 2019 model year.
Annual marine lenders conference to be held in Michigan
The 39th National Marine Lenders Association Conference will take place Sept. 9-11 in Traverse City, Mich.
ABYC to hold invasive species summit
The American Boat and Yacht Council will hold its annual aquatic invasive species summit Sept. 20 in Annapolis, during which the group will discuss its new technical information report on the topic with marine industry stakeholders.
BRP to buy Triton Industries, the builder of Manitou pontoons
Terms of the sale were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of BRP’s fiscal year 2019.
Red tide prompts postponement of annual Sea Ray event
Scheduled for this past weekend, Aquapalooza will now be held Sept. 1.
Metal Shark announces $18.5 million contract
The order comes from the Department of Defense for 40 U.S. Navy patrol boats.
Florida charter-yacht owner charged in passenger death
The captain of the yacht, Miami Vice, also was charged in the death of the charter guest.
Features
VIDEO: Michigan trade association steps up workforce development effort
MBIA is using a video by the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association to attract workers to Michigan’s boating industry.
Eric Johnson
In 1988, 21-year-old Eric Johnson embarked on a new chapter in his life.
Eight acquisitions for the record books
Though the recent rate of consolidation has taken industry veterans by surprise, deals have been happening for a few years.
The First-Time Buyer Blues
Only about two in 100 people who are researching their first boat will actually buy one, and only one of the two keep it.
M&A Fever
Chris-Craft president Steve Heese, following Winnebago’s acquisition of the boatbuilder in late June, said the fragmented marine industry will continue to consolidate.
Irma, Harvey Damage Remains
The United States experienced a historic year of weather and climate disasters in 2017, with 16 catastrophes costing $306.2 billion, shattering the record of $214.8 billion set in 2005.
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Columns/Blogs
It’s Slime Time from north to south
Algae in the Great Lakes and Red Tide in Florida are serious concerns for the marine industry.
Trade the Xbox for a tackle box
Fishing is the perfect antidote for our uber-connected digital lives.
‘Keep hookers off the pier’
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has initiated a campaign to ban fishing at Florida’s Naples Fishing Pier.
Sucking up to farmers puts boaters in danger
Become involved in the effort to educate boaters about the dangers of year-round E15 availability.
‘America’s Boating Channel’ hits YouTube
The videos provide dealers an opportunity to give customers access to sound, easy-to-understand education.