Michael Verdon

RV giants are acquiring marine companies at a fast clip.

Syntec CEO Bill Watters talks about two passions: boats and cattle.

Correct Craft’s symposium was a business reset for CEOs.

Navico CEO Knut Frostad on how ocean racing and business intersect.

The USMCA and a “Phase One” tariff agreement with China are a good start, the trade association said, but much more needs to be done.

Correct Craft’s two-day summit on corporate culture changed many industry leaders opinions about their own companies’ values and purposes.

Yesterday’s U.S.-China trade agreement eases tariff rates on some imported marine products, but tariffs on more than 400 boating products will not change.

Unit sales reached 261,600 through October, with 2019 projections expected to be flat with 2018.

The new Discover Boating Experience at five NMMA winter shows is designed as an educational and promotional tool with multiple open areas, similar to an Apple Store.

The unconventional closing by Clint Pulver, motivational speaker and drummer, reflected the new approach MRAA took toward its event.

Texting is a hot topic at Dealer Week, judging from a standing-room only session on messaging etiquette.

The field trip included visits to the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL team to learn about community engagement, Columbia Restaurant to hear about succession planning and Lazydays RV center for workforce retention strategies.

Inland Boat Club has not only based its fleet on high-end Nautique wake-sports boats, it offers charter flights for members to reach distant parts of Utah.

How Sea-Doo has kept its leadership position for 50 years.

The marine equipment trade show reported all-time-high visitor numbers, with a record number of 1,670 exhibitors from 53 countries.

Each year, Vetus rents a bowling alley across from Metstrade to hold its most important business meetings.

Pete Hoekstra, a former Congressman whose district included S2 Yachts and Four Winns, learns about the economic hardships the EU tariffs have caused to some U.S. boat builders.

Metstrade opens with Dame awards and superyacht CEO keynote.

The setup of more than 1,000 booths is frenzied on the day before the big equipment show.

The NMMA reported that powerboat registrations were down in September.

The world’s fourth-largest exporter of yachts wants to attract U.S. boat and equipment manufacturers as its domestic market opens.

Unit sales were up to 6,832 because of stronger demand in small outboards

The acquisition of Hideaway Bay Marina on Lake Lanier gives Safe Harbor 90 facilities in 20 states.

A circuit court judge in Elkhart, Ind., ruled that a former ASA employee “violated non-disclosure agreements” concerning ASA trade secrets after he went to work for Lippert.

The U.K. builder went over its plans for “a new chapter and an important milestone” at the Fort Lauderdale show.

Recent DNA tests show that the invasive species threat to the Great Lakes has risen.

The Marine Equipment Trade Show is forecasting big numbers, with 250 new exhibiting companies and a record number of speakers.

The company is relying on aftermarket and international sales to offset declines in OEM sales in RV and marine.

Sea Ray sales were up 80 percent over last year, according to the company, while Mercury accounted for more than half of the engines at the in-water portion of the show.

The U.S. standards have been accepted as an alternative method for small-vessel compliance by Transport Canada.

Silent Yachts says its new 60-foot electric power cat represents the future of boating.

Four months after the acquisition, MarineMax and Fraser Yachts continue to find “synergies” in their businesses.

Sunseeker CEO Andrea Frabetti on his plans to reinvent the storied brand.

After Dorian devastated the Bahamas, Florida’s boating industry answered the call.

Ten years ago, Zar Formenti had zero presence in the U.S. market. After developing a line of RIB tenders for American boaters, it has become a strong brand name.

CEO David Foulkes puts the company’s wide-ranging initiatives into context for its future.

State departments of outdoor recreation are growing fast, up from three to 16 states in two years. Their impact on boating could be significant.

When asked to rank Brunswick’s 2020 guidance between 1 and 10, CEO David Foulkes’ answer shows the company’s optimism, even in a flat market.