Richard Armstrong
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Retail giant rolls out electronics expo
Among the changes that West Marine CEO Matt Hyde has shepherded in his four years at the helm of the marine retail giant was the introduction this spring of the Marine Electronics Expo.
Refit for a king
AIM’s collaborative project turns a 1996 Grand Banks into a model of what a big DIY job can accomplish
Bob Dougherty was ‘Mr. Unsinkable’ from the early days of Boston Whaler
Dougherty remained active in the industry until his retirement last November.
Exhibitors happy with new-look Providence show
The Providence Boat Show is like many smaller regional shows that rely on the loyalty of local buyers and the hard work of local builders, dealers and vendors.
High-enders kept Collins Ave. busy
Despite some confusion over the NMMA show’s move, the ultra-affluent turned out for Yachts Miami Beach.
Breaking a tired boat show mold
R.I. trade association brings new vitality to its Providence production with a hefty infusion of fresh thinking.
A blue-collar sales pitch
Bayliner dealer in Queens says his affordability message targets people who had thought boating was too costly
MIAMI 2016: Zodiac Nautic North America debuts two models
Introduced were the Medline 660 and 740, two brand-new models for the long-standing Zodiac brand.
MIAMI 2016: Suzuki debuts new outboards
MIAMI — Suzuki Marine came to Miami to showcase "a new generation" of compact lightweight outboards and tout its consistent market growth.
N.Y. jump-starts the show season
Turnout at the bellwether Manhattan event was up 5 percent, and exhibitors say their sales numbers point to a healthy 2016
Electronics giants in a battle over sonar
Garmin will appeal ITC ruling that its DownVü technology infringes on Navico’s DownScan patents
Hinckley CEO leaves a legacy of success
Jim McManus, dead at 52, brought an Ivy League pedigree and blue-collar work ethic to his ‘dream job’
FLIBS 2015: Chris-Craft debuts its first dual console
FORT LAUDERDALE — Chris-Craft introduced its first dual console, the Calypso 26, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
FLIBS 2015: Zodiac Nautic president maps out brand’s revival
Zodiac has manufacturing plants in France, Tunisia and South Carolina.
FLIBS 2015: Hatteras debuts 70 Motor Yacht
FORT LAUDERDALE — Hatteras Yachts made a splash Thursday at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with its new 70 Motor Yacht.
FLIBS 2015: S2 Yachts displays Pursuit and Tiara models
FORT LAUDERDALE — S2 Yachts debuted new models for its Pursuit and Tiara brands on Thursday.
FLIBS 2015: Regulator Marine unveils 41-foot center console
FORT LAUDERDALE — Regulator Marine unveiled its new Regulator 41 at a press conference this morning during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
FLIBS 2015: AIM holds editorial open house for marine companies
FORT LAUDERDALE — Representatives of nearly two dozen marine companies participated in the Active Interest Media Marine Group's annual Editors Open House.
Mining the Gold Coast at Norwalk boat show
Norwalk show traffic was light, but boats were selling at both the high and low ends of the market
A busy show in Newport
The weather was perfect, attendance was up, and buyers were ‘focused,’ auguring well for the upcoming winter show season
Dealers’ choice at MDCE in 2015
MRAA lets the retail community shape the agenda for MDCE and says that’s the secret behind the show’s dramatic growth
The storm that won’t go away
Three years after Sandy, some of the hardest-hit marinas in New Jersey and on Staten Island are still struggling to get back to normal
Newport exhibitors see bustling crowds
NEWPORT, R.I. — The 45th annual Newport International Boat Show was blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine during its four-day run weekend run.
VIDEO: Students seek help in recovering self-steering sailboat
It’s the kind of science project any nautically minded middle-school student would love.
New Florida builder will feature center console at FLIBS
Visitors to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in November will see a new center console, the 2016 Adrenalizer 38 Open SportFish.
Dealers enjoy a good first half
Sampling finds most are pleased with business to date and some expect 2015 to beat expectations
Sweet music for industry marketer
Discover Boating leverages the star power of country’s Jake Owen and his natural affinity for boating
Trade Only Today catches up with country music’s Jake Owen
“I just think the partnership is really great for both of us,” Owen told Trade Only Today during a break in filming Tuesday aboard his 2015 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV.
Marina family reclaims its DNA
Lamb’s Yacht Center is back in the hands of Bronson Lamb’s descendants, who have big plans for it
A buying crowd for new show
Exhibitors say sales and enthusiasm point to a bright future for the Cruising Boat Expo in Connecticut
Hooking up
New venture is a sort of Match.com for bargain-hungry anglers and charter captains with unfilled boats
Keeping pace with the EPA
Software tracks environmental compliance, letting a marina operator focus on the business end
Inaugural International Cruising Boat Expo opens in Connecticut
IMG_5977ESSEX, Conn. — A boat show dedicated to cruising under power or sail got off to a good start in its debut this week.
VIDEO: Striped bass could become the national fish
The Striped Bass American Heritage Act would designate the iconic species as the country’s national fish.
VIDEO: Hunt Yachts debuts 32-foot center console
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Hunt Yachts introduced its new 32-foot center console to the marine press on Wednesday.
Brokers optimistic for selling season at Connecticut show
ESSEX, Conn. — A small sampling of opinion from brokers revealed confidence and optimism about the way the year will play out.
The rewards of HOSTing
Studies show Hands-On Skills Training initiative, which actually puts people on the water, is turning boat show prospects into buyers
He left his mark in indelible yellow
Sea Tow’s ‘Capt. Joe’ Frohnhoefer, dead at 71, founded not only a company but a whole new industry
