Connecting legislators with marine businesses has been pivotal.

Dealers had contrasting feedback, but many said show sales were difficult to close.

NauticStar boats will shift to larger boats up to 39 feet.

Company will add about 200,000 square feet to the Florida plant.

Brunswick CEO David Foulkes hints at the possibility of entering new categories.

A California yacht club that discovered it couldn’t serve meals to the Coast Guard during the government shutdown looks to change ethics rules.

Nearly 100 percent of its employees say they are proud to work for the company.

Company expects tariffs to cost $85 million in 2019.

The company has hired 45 people.

November is the third consecutive month of sales declines.

In its new venue, the Miami Yacht Show partners with NMMA on a series of ads.

Tariffs impacting boat exports

Chairman Will Keene and CEO Adam Cove look back at Edson’s 160-year history while discussing its future.

Alaska’s salmon conservation struggles are hurting its sportfishing sector.

Dealer sentiment plummets to the lowest point ever in the survey.

U.S. motoryachts in decline

Outboards, center consoles and larger boats were the trends exhibitors saw during winter show season.

Around 120 students learned about marine careers as workforce shortage continues.

Company says it does not have funds to pay creditors.

Pontoons, PWC, ski and wake were in positive territory.

ABYC will launch a training program for instructors this summer.

Advocates tout the bill’s passage, but say the real work has just begun.

Company: 300 OSX is a blend of concepts.

Retailers cited government action/ inaction for the lowest 3- to 5-year outlook in the survey’s history.

Advocates say bipartisan legislation will provide more stability and access.

The group is pushing to open an exemption process for the last round of tariffs announced in late summer.

The company will do more product development domestically as it seeks to integrate greater “autonomy” in boating.

The House passed the bill on Wednesday. Now it awaits the president’s signature.

The category has seen strong growth throughout 2018.

Miami Yacht Show’s venue relocation prompted the joint venture.

MRAA promises a fresh show experience with next year’s Dealer Week, which replaces MDCE. “It’ll feel like you’re immersed in the event,” says an organizer.

Fearing a slowdown, dealers worry about excessive inventories and poorly built boats from manufacturers.

The Kenai River Women’s Classic shows how female anglers are generating new markets for fishing gear and clothing, as women comprise the largest group of new participants in the sport.

Maritime lawyer says electronics companies should do more to thwart thieves

Yamaha says the campaign is “designed to generate an emotional response from people who have limited knowledge of fisheries policy.”

U.S.-built boats sold to Canada and Mexico will continue to have duties despite agreement.

Designed to build its largest boats, Plant D seeks to bridge the gap between production and custom building.

December’s Marine Dealer Conference and Expo will be the last produced by MRAA and Boating Industry magazine.

Strong demand for boats and an inventory shortage are squeezing dealers and alienating customers.

Social media can play a critical role in your business strategy, but it must be taken seriously to be effective.

Dealers grow cautious as sentiment drops year-over-year.

Total boat sales were down in September but are still on track for 3.5 percent growth this year.

Registrations grew 1.1 percent year-over-year in main categories; 2.8 percent overall.