As technology enhances the boating experience, enough buyers seem willing to pay the added cost

Four companies show off precision drift control systems that can keep the boat where the fish are

Yellowfin Yachts of Bradenton, Fla., is nearing the completion of a high-tech, 42-foot center console.

As 40- and 50-foot models proliferate, HydraSports Custom raises the bar with plans for a 65 next year

MIAMI — Honda Marine’s new concept engine at the Miami International Boat Show was certainly turning some heads.

Company unveils an array of new products — many of them geared to help it win share in the growing coastal boat sector

New owner’s willingness to spend means more innovation, rollout of new models and a move to full resin infusion

MIAMI — It’s easy to see that center consoles will continue to get bigger during the next two to three years.

MIAMI BEACH — Mercury Marine executives gave journalists a preview Wednesday night of an array of new products.

DUCK KEY, Fla. — During a media event that gave journalists a sneak peek at its new products, Navico reported solid revenue growth in 2016.

‘Gutsy’ mid-range outboards and wave-shaping tow-boat technology headline latest offerings

Yamaha Marine Group today introduced its next-generation F90 and F25 four-stroke outboards.

Speakers urge MDCE audiences to think outside the box and to tap into lucrative minority markets

NMMA president Thom Dammrich struck down the misconception that minority groups are unable to afford boating.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A record number of marine dealer professionals are attending the 2016 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo this week.

David Gillikin bought Intrepid from Fulham & Coof the Boston area, a private equity group that had owned Intrepid for 10 years

Remember Greenline, the upscale cruising yacht with diesel/electric hybrid power? Well, the brand is back and under new ownership.

Numarine introduced its 60 Fly at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

FORT LAUDERDALE — Greenline is back.

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened Thursday with the introduction of dozens of new boats.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Active Interest Media’s Marine Group on Wednesday hosted a meet-the-editors day.

Turnout of 450 was the highest ever, thanks in large measure to a steadily expanding educational and training component

The threat of Hurricane Matthew forced an early IBEX closing, but not before attendees heard projections of stronger U.S. boat sales and robust growth for the show in a new partnership with METS

Honda says its focus on portable and midrange outboards is growing its base while attracting newcomers to boating

North American dealers are told they have the French group’s ‘full resources and power’ behind them.

TAMPA, Fla. — At the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference this week the marine industry got its first glimpse of a Grow Boating-commissioned study of first-time boat buyers and owners.

IBEX will be held at the Tampa Convention Center in 2017 and 2018

TAMPA, Fla. — The marine industry should grow for two to three more years as consumer confidence and spending continue to strengthen, NMMA president Thom Dammrich said.

A four-angler team aboard a 33-foot Southport center console captured first place in the inaugural Nantucket Classic tournament held last week at the Nantucket Boat Basin.

BUFORD, Ga. — Honda Marine continues to focus on the portable and mid-range engine segment.

NAPLES, Fla. — The NMEA 2016 International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo drew a record 450 attendees with 50 exhibits, in-water boat demos and dozens of educational sessions.

SARASOTA, Fla. — It has been just over two years since Groupe Beneteau bought the four American brands that Rec Boat Holdings previously owned — Glastron, Four Winns, Scarab and Wellcraft.

SARASOTA, FLA. — More than 300 dealers from North America and worldwide gathered here at Groupe Beneteau’s dealer meeting.

The Fort Lauderdale show’s statistics boggle the mind — more than 1,500 boats covering 100 brands with a combined estimated value of $4 billion.

Calcutta aims to fill a market void by putting fisherman-type accommodations into its inboard-powered 480

Enthusiasm and energy are evident as the company gears up at its new Tampa plant and service yard

Calcutta Boats next year expects to complete a two-stateroom, two-head 48-foot catamaran powered with twin 550-hp Cummins diesels.

The Future Materials hands-on exhibit at the center of the Composites Pavilion should draw big crowds at this year’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference.

A 42-foot express cruiser vaults Chris-Craft into the lobster yacht milieu and steals the show at the company’s dealer meeting

TAMPA, Fla. — The new Bertram Yachts is ramping up boat manufacturing and service operations at its new plant in Tampa.

Evinrude expands G2 lineup with four midrange models; Yamaha rolls out a next-generation 350 V-8

‘National Marina of the Year’ in Sarasota, Fla., attributes its success to ‘points of difference’ aimed at enhancing the client experience

The fast-growing fishing trade show draws 15,000 to Orlando — 1,000 more than expected and 2,500 more than last year

SARASOTA, Fla. — More than 150 representatives from Chris-Craft dealerships in the United States and around the world gathered here during the weekend.

ORLANDO, Fla. — ICAST is wrapping up today with a record number of attendees — 15,000 — and exhibitors reporting robust sales activity.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Exhibitors at the new NMMA Marine Accessories Pavilion fielded a consistent flow of business activity on the first day of ICAST.