Today's News

Overall boat sales in March were slightly lower compared to last year and year-over-year growth was down by just over 1 percent, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., data that was gathered for 30 states.

RBFF

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation is focusing on reach women with a targeted marketing campaign.

Other

The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association is urging members to reach out to their state representatives to ask them to support a $100,000 budget amendment.

West Marine

West Marine will commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary with a new promotion.

Correct Craft

Nautique was honored by the United Safety Council with two awards during the group’s annual ceremony.

Other

The Lake Erie Marine Trades Association’s Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show opens a week from today and will run through April 29 with more than 100 power and sailboats on display at the Catawba Island Club on western Lake Erie.

Correct Craft

Bryant Boat Company has redesigned its website, www.bryantboats.com to reflect the evolution of the company.

Other

Chicago-based Madison Industries has acquired a majority stake in boat stabilization company Seakeeper, based in California, Md.

Mercury/MerCruiser

Mercury Marine broke ground this week on a new facility dedicated solely to noise, vibration and harshness, or NVH, at its Fond du Lac, Wis., campus.

Fuel Issues and Ethanol

President Trump vowed last week that he would make E15 available year-round, a move the boating industry has lobbied against for years.

Boating safety

Two teenagers helped rescue six people, including a 4-year-old and a 3-month-old, from the water in the Florida Keys after their boat capsized.

Features

Marine industry

Like most people born in 1990, Justin Bennett was on a four-year college track. He and his parents took it for granted that he would attend college before moving on to a steady desk job — until a stint at sailing camp, and later as a counselor, helped Bennett discover his passion for boats.

Miami Yacht Show on Collins Avenue

The Miami Yacht Show, which ran Feb. 15-19 on Collins Avenue, received positive feedback from exhibitors who said the show ran smoothly and saw qualified buyers.

New England Boat Show

The Progressive New England Boat Show, which ran Feb. 10-18 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, wrapped up with 50,997 visitors, the highest attendance at the show since 2010.

Other

Go to Mustang Survival’s website and you’ll see the motto, “We save lives for a living.”

Marine industry

Elkhart County, Ind., is home to many manufacturers in the boat and RV industries. In September 2017, unemployment was at 2.5 percent for the area.

Honda

William Walton III, assistant vice president for Honda Marine, leads the development of overall strategic business direction and vision for the company.