Jury rules Brunswick infringed on Cobalt patent
A federal court jury ruled that Brunswick Corp. willfully infringed upon a Cobalt Boats LLC patent when it offered retractable swim steps on several Sea Ray models.
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New national fisheries manager named at NOAA
Chris Oliver has been appointed to manage national fisheries for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Trump administration announced Tuesday.
Yamaha unveils new version of V6 Offshore outboard
Yamaha Marine Group said it has a new mechanical-control version of its 300-hp 4.2-liter V6 Offshore outboard. It’s available in left- and right-hand rotation and should be available this summer.
Flagstone Island Gardens developer sues Miami
The developer of the Flagstone Island Gardens project on Watson Island has filed a lawsuit against the city of Miami, according to the South Florida Business Journal, seeking $122 million in damages because the city threatened to cancel its lease.
MDCE names opening keynote speaker
Best-selling author and innovation guru Tim Sanders has been named the opening keynote speaker for the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, which is set for Dec. 10-13 in Orlando, Fla.
RIMTA has new producer for Providence show
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association has partnered with a new producer to continue growing the Providence Boat Show.
A Suzuki 350 for ‘tomorrow’
The company’s largest outboard has counter-rotating propellers and is designed for the multi-purpose boats coming in t...more
The electric motor and ‘range anxiety’
How far can battery power take you? Farther than you might think, say motor manufacturers ...more
A blue-collar focus at ‘productive’ ABC
Participants left Washington hopeful that progress was made on skilled-worker shortage and other issues affecting boatin...more
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Gaining customer loyalty is no longer simple
The reach of the Internet can make customer loyalty hard to achieve. Here are five tips to help you persuade people to keep coming back....more
‘Vacation on Demand’ is a winning theme
In what might be the best theme yet to lead the industry’s national Discover Boating campaign this year, “Vacation on Demand” will really “sell” what boating is all about. Moreover, it’s a theme that every dealer can identify with, adapt and capitalize on....more
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Announcing Boaters University’s Marine Diesel Maintenance Course Series
Soundings magazine and Active Interest Media are launching the first in a series of online boating education courses. Beginning in July, Boaters University will launch its first course “Maintaining and Troubleshooting Marine Diesel Engines.”
Premier Marine files for bankruptcy protection
The company listed in a filing on Monday estimated liabilities between $10 million and $50 million.
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Letters from the EditorICAST spools up for Orlando show
Sportfishing interests from around the world will converge in Orlando, Fla., July 11-14 for the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades show, widely known as ICAST. If your business has any connection to the hook, line and sinker set, this is the show to attend....more
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National Sailing Hall of Fame member Bob Johnstone
Last year was “an extraordinary year” for Bob Johnstone, who founded MJM Yachts in 2002 and was co-founder many years earlier of J Boats Inc.
Green: by popular demand
Regulation and technology have played a role, but the real force driving the industry’s environmental transformation is the enlighted consumer
Job growth lags, but other signs strong
Marine industry isn’t alone in its struggle to attract a qualified workforce, as concern over shortages spreads to other fields
The man behind the ‘new’ Evinrude
As chief of marketing and planning, Olivier Pierini implements ‘bold’ strategies to propel the brand to segment dominance
Data Center
Boat sales topped 250,000 in 2016
Marking another milestone in its recovery, the U.S. recreational boat industry sold more than 250,000 boats in 2016 for the first time in eight years.
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