Yamaha anticipates that demand for its new 425-hp XTO Offshore outboard will help ease the supply shortages it has faced with its 2.8-liter, 4.2-liter V6 and 5.3-liter V8 outboards.

At the beginning of the week the Trump administration said it would suspend tariffs on China, only to reverse course once again on Tuesday with the announcement that it would move forward on steel and aluminum tariffs on China.

Sales of new yachts and aluminum fishing boats helped bolster overall new boat sales in April, while sales in segments including pontoons reflected a chilly, wet spring across much of the country.

Most marine retailers who responded to a new survey said 20 to 30 percent of their boating customers were younger than 45 and that attracting the next generation was a long-term key for the industry.

West Marine has undergone numerous changes in recent months, having been sold to private equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners, and taken from public to private last fall.

Jeff Napier, the first president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, died at his home in Italy after suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He was 78.

The boating and fishing industries converged on Capitol Hill from May 9-11 for the American Boating Congress and the Center Focus on Washington, concurrent events that were packed with high-profile speakers and workshops as well as meetings on Capitol Hill.

Lou Martinez isn’t giving up fishing from his kayak, but he realized last summer that kayak angling didn’t always afford him the experience he wanted.

Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt told President Trump in January that tariffs on aluminum and steel would punish the U.S. manufacturing operations for the company.

Businesses are facing higher costs for everything from fuel and freight hauling to aluminum and labor, but thus far, consumers are resisting price increases.

The Marine Leadership Alliance, which has been in existence since about 2010, held its annual conference at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif., April 22-24.

Despite three days of testimony on Capitol Hill from more than 100 associations opposing a tariff on imports from China, which marine manufacturers say have already increased price of raw materials, a 25 percent duty has been imposed on more than 1,300 Chinese products.

Cobalt Boats LLC filed another lawsuit against Sea Ray parent company Brunswick Corp., charging the company is continuing to infringe on Cobalt’s patented retractable swim step.

Members of the boating and fishing industry hit plenty of serious notes while at the American Boating Congress last week, but one speaker kept it light and focused on the unifying nature of both recreations.

The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation rolled out a new campaign designed to draw more women into the recreation, launching a video and new landing page today.

U.S. manufacturing is more robust than it’s been in years, but workforce shortages could hamper future growth.

The marine industry rolled out its new workforce initiative for on Wednesday, the result of a yearlong collaborative effort between the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association.

Former American Sportfishing Association president Mike Nussman received the Eddie Smith Manufacturer of the Year Award for his advocacy for recreational fishing.

The Center for Sportfishing Policy is welcoming six new members as it heads to its annual “Center Focus on Washington,” during which recreational anglers and boaters participate in discussions with key policymakers during a three-day meeting on Capitol Hill.

West Marine is refocusing on its core customers in an effort to regain market share lost in recent years.

The Marquis-Larson Boat Group cancelled its dealer open house, scheduled for Aug. 19-21, because of strong new-boat demand, a transition between plants and dozens of job openings that remain unfilled.

Brunswick Corp. is continuing expansion of its Boston Whaler facilities due to strong demand of larger boats.

Sea Ray’s largest retailer is confident that Brunswick Corp. understands how important keeping the brand together is to Sea Ray’s legacy and success.

Jeff Napier, the first president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, died at his home in Italy after suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. He was 78.

NBC Sports Group will cover the 59th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this December on NBCSN, the first in a three-year agreement.

A slew of major marine industry issues — including some it has confronted for years — are closer than ever to being resolved, making the American Boating Congress, May 9-11 in Washington, D.C., the most crucial to date, organizers say.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show, held March 22-25, posted a 7.5 percent increase in attendance over 2017 — marking its third year of substantial growth.

Potential tariffs on aluminum and aluminum sheet are the most concerning policy issue facing the industry outside of workforce challenges, with the spread of E15 following closely behind, according to a new dealer survey.

The Hinckley Company has long been a leader in technology, and in 2017, it became the first production boatbuilder to roll out an all-electric luxury yacht, Dasher.

Boat sales in 2017 beat expectations, and the final tally was just a few thousand off from prerecession totals in 2008.

Congressional and administration officials joined recreation industry leaders on Thursday to mark the formal launch of the nation’s coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.

Marine dealers’ three- to five-year outlook dropped to its lowest level since June 2016 to 64 out of 100, declining another six points after dipping 11 from 81 in January, according to a new survey.

Everybody hopes above all else that nobody gets hurt using their product or as a result of their advice or expertise.

The Department of Commerce will announce tariffs on common alloy aluminum sheet from China on Tuesday, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association still expects the result of many combined tariffs targeting Chinese aluminum to be in excess of 60 percent.

The recreational boating industry is facing major policy decisions that will come to a head this summer and have long-term impacts on boating in the United States, so organizers are rallying the industry to attend the American Boating Congress from May 9-11.

Recreational fishing is now a priority at the Commerce Department, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said during the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s third National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Summit on Thursday.

Dealer registration for the 2018 Marine Dealer Conference and Expo, which runs Dec. 9-12 in Orlando, Fla., is open, offering discounts for those who sign up this month.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association has issued a Boating United alert to rally the industry to take action against the possible sale of E15 year-round.

China has imposed tariffs of up to 25 percent on 128 U.S. imports, including U.S. scrap aluminum and wine, after President Trump raised duties on foreign steel and aluminum imports in March.

Premier Pontoons emerged from bankruptcy after a private lender, now the shareholder of the company, made the highest bid for the company.