
EPIC Awards Deadline Approaching
Companies have until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 21 to submit entries for the Soundings Trade Only Group’s annual awards program.

Companies have until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 21 to submit entries for the Soundings Trade Only Group’s annual awards program.

The Brunswick Corp. propulsion unit has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2026 in Wisconsin.

Widely known as the “dean of yachting historians,” the legendary sailor and author was 82.

This Florida dealership is moving to a new location, but the real business foundation has always been the people.

Across multiple segments, buyers are signaling a desire for lower-cost options, as freshwater fishboats “continued to achieve solid performance.”

Trade Only Today reached out to Safe Harbor, its parent Blackstone and to MarineMax for comment on this week’s acquisition announcement.

For key Asian markets, the builder will adopt a direct sales and service operation through Princess Yachts Asia in Hong Kong.

The security and monitoring company promoted three team members to strengthen customer support, technical operations and marketing.

Ted Keyes will lead the paddlesports outfitter’s marketing strategy as it announces a new sales structure.

Editor-in-chief Gary Reich goes to the California high desert for a boatbuilder profile and previews the August issue in detail.

How three founding families, and now their sons, built a leading international power catamaran brand.

The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever built.

Experts describe certain business failures at West Marine as “unforgivable,” citing ways other retailers are evolving smarter.

Editor Gary Reich speaks with the CEO and president of S2 Yachts, who was born straight into the business of boatbuilding.

GOST Global is combining AI and other technology with human know-how to evolve yacht security systems.

Editor-in-chief Gary Reich goes to the California high desert for a boatbuilder profile and previews the August issue in detail.

How three founding families, and now their sons, built a leading international power catamaran brand.

The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever built.

Experts describe certain business failures at West Marine as “unforgivable,” citing ways other retailers are evolving smarter.

Job Description We are seeking a Sales and Purchasing Associate with a passion for marine electronics to join our team at CWR Distribution’s Bayville, NJ

Blackstone-backed Safe Harbor Marinas will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of common stock for $53 per share in cash, a $1.5 billion deal.

Dealers say that in the choppy market, what works one day may not necessarily work the next, according to this month’s Pulse Report.

Two new offices in the Netherlands and Montenegro bring Ancasta’s European footprint to 10 locations.

The Florida-based retailer, which does business as FB Marine Group, filed for Chapter 11 protection amid declining revenue.

With inflation outpacing wage growth, consumers are facing higher prices and have less buying power than they did a year ago.

The merger of the coatings companies is expected to be finalized at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027.

Constantinos K. Constantinou moves into a senior advisor role, and Ensar Çabuk will lead the U.S. business.

The Lippert parent posted a sales decline tied largely to tariff-refund accounting and soft RV demand, even as profitability improved.

The pontoon brands say it’s the industry’s first factory-installed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration with on-water navigation built in.

Industry veterans Larry Russo and Steve Tilders will help select this year’s honorees.

The stabilizer company named All Points Boats its authorized dealer, installer and service provider for South Florida.

The organization will hold a free webinar on Supplement 66 of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.”

The Sea Tow Foundation program recognizes efforts that promote safe and responsible boating, and help build more confident boaters.

Naval Motor in Argentina and M&P Yacht Centre in British Columbia will represent the Finnish builder.

Part of the Genoa International Boat Show, the program recognizes design excellence and innovation across the yachting sector.