Chris Landry
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How innovation is paying for itself
As technology enhances the boating experience, enough buyers seem willing to pay the added cost
Another high-tech edge for the angler
Four companies show off precision drift control systems that can keep the boat where the fish are
Yellowfin Yachts nears debut of 42-foot center console
Yellowfin Yachts of Bradenton, Fla., is nearing the completion of a high-tech, 42-foot center console.
Big and bigger center consoles
As 40- and 50-foot models proliferate, HydraSports Custom raises the bar with plans for a 65 next year
MIAMI 2017: Honda Marine unveils concept engine
MIAMI — Honda Marine’s new concept engine at the Miami International Boat Show was certainly turning some heads.
Saltwater market is on Navico’s radar
Company unveils an array of new products — many of them geared to help it win share in the growing coastal boat sector
Heady times for Intrepid
New owner’s willingness to spend means more innovation, rollout of new models and a move to full resin infusion
MIAMI 2017: Size and presence of center consoles grow
MIAMI — It’s easy to see that center consoles will continue to get bigger during the next two to three years.
MIAMI 2017: Mercury Marine president touts ‘intuitive design’ of products
MIAMI BEACH — Mercury Marine executives gave journalists a preview Wednesday night of an array of new products.
VIDEO: Navico CEO: ‘We want to win the saltwater market’
DUCK KEY, Fla. — During a media event that gave journalists a sneak peek at its new products, Navico reported solid revenue growth in 2016.
The new propulsion
‘Gutsy’ mid-range outboards and wave-shaping tow-boat technology headline latest offerings
Yamaha Marine Group debuts new outboards
Yamaha Marine Group today introduced its next-generation F90 and F25 four-stroke outboards.
Dealers told to innovate and diversify
Speakers urge MDCE audiences to think outside the box and to tap into lucrative minority markets
MDCE 2016: NMMA president touts buying power of minority groups
NMMA president Thom Dammrich struck down the misconception that minority groups are unable to afford boating.
MDCE 2016: New offerings greet record crowds
ORLANDO, Fla. — A record number of marine dealer professionals are attending the 2016 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo this week.
Texas investor acquires Intrepid Powerboats
David Gillikin bought Intrepid from Fulham & Coof the Boston area, a private equity group that had owned Intrepid for 10 years
Greenline is back, recruiting dealers
Remember Greenline, the upscale cruising yacht with diesel/electric hybrid power? Well, the brand is back and under new ownership.
FLIBS 2016: Numarine debuts 60 Fly
Numarine introduced its 60 Fly at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
FLIBS 2016: New Greenline owner reintroduces the brand
FORT LAUDERDALE — Greenline is back.
FLIBS 2016: Builders debut wide range of new boats
FORT LAUDERDALE — The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened Thursday with the introduction of dozens of new boats.
FLIBS 2016: Active Interest Media holds editors forum
FORT LAUDERDALE — Active Interest Media’s Marine Group on Wednesday hosted a meet-the-editors day.
Electronics expo breaks a record
Turnout of 450 was the highest ever, thanks in large measure to a steadily expanding educational and training component
A rosy forecast in stormy weather
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
Small but smart
Honda says its focus on portable and midrange outboards is growing its base while attracting newcomers to boating
Beneteau: We’re here to stay
North American dealers are told they have the French group’s ‘full resources and power’ behind them.
IBEX 2016: Industry gets first look at study of first-time buyers
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 2016: Partners plan for larger show in future years
IBEX will be held at the Tampa Convention Center in 2017 and 2018
IBEX 2016: Dammrich sees continued growth in boat sales
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.
Anglers on Southport center console win Nantucket Classic
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.
VIDEO: Honda Marine unveils new 4-stroke lineup
BUFORD, Ga. — Honda Marine continues to focus on the portable and mid-range engine segment.
NMEA conference attracts record attendance
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.
Beneteau gets high marks from dealers at meeting
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.
Beneteau tells dealers it’s committed to U.S. market
SARASOTA, FLA. — More than 300 dealers from North America and worldwide gathered here at Groupe Beneteau’s dealer meeting.
A banner year for new models
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.
A trend-defying cat with a cabin
Calcutta aims to fill a market void by putting fisherman-type accommodations into its inboard-powered 480
Full speed ahead for Bertram revival
Enthusiasm and energy are evident as the company gears up at its new Tampa plant and service yard
Recreational fishing will be allowed in New England marine preserve
Recreational fishing will be allowed in the new Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the Massachusetts coast.
VIDEO: Calcutta Boats set to unveil 48-foot cat in 2017
Calcutta Boats next year expects to complete a two-stateroom, two-head 48-foot catamaran powered with twin 550-hp Cummins diesels.
Put Future Materials on your must-see list
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.
Commander of the fleet
A 42-foot express cruiser vaults Chris-Craft into the lobster yacht milieu and steals the show at the company’s dealer meeting
VIDEO: Bertram Yachts nears debut of new 35-footer
TAMPA, Fla. — The new Bertram Yachts is ramping up boat manufacturing and service operations at its new plant in Tampa.
A show of power
Evinrude expands G2 lineup with four midrange models; Yamaha rolls out a next-generation 350 V-8
Marina Jack just keeps on growing
‘National Marina of the Year’ in Sarasota, Fla., attributes its success to ‘points of difference’ aimed at enhancing the client experience
ICAST outdoes itself again
The fast-growing fishing trade show draws 15,000 to Orlando — 1,000 more than expected and 2,500 more than last year
Chris-Craft debuts new models at dealer meeting
SARASOTA, Fla. — More than 150 representatives from Chris-Craft dealerships in the United States and around the world gathered here during the weekend.
ICAST 2016: Show reports record attendance and strong sales
ORLANDO, Fla. — ICAST is wrapping up today with a record number of attendees — 15,000 — and exhibitors reporting robust sales activity.
ICAST 2016: Marine Accessories Pavilion draws large crowds
ORLANDO, Fla. — Exhibitors at the new NMMA Marine Accessories Pavilion fielded a consistent flow of business activity on the first day of ICAST.
ICAST 2016: Exhibitors receive new-product awards
ORLANDO, Fla. — ICAST organizers handed out two dozen Best of Show awards Wednesday night.
ICAST 2016: Speakers focus on retaining boaters and anglers
ORLANDO, Fla. — The fishing and boating industries must find new and better ways to retain anglers to offset the sport’s decreasing number of participants.