The influx of newbies to recreational boating.

Retailer sentiment remained strong in October, but dealers see a shortage of boats as a hurdle for next year

Through November, it has grown to more than 245 locations serving more than 55,000 members.

NMMA: Easing supply chain constraints should enable more manufacturers to build boats.

The monthly Pulse Report asks marine retailers to weigh in on November market conditions.

It’s the highest number since 2007, when there were almost 400,000 boats registered for the year.

The company attributed its strong quarterly growth to its digital presence and record demand.

“We are the right company in the right market,” the company said during a virtual press conference on Thursday.

The monthly Pulse Report asks marine retailers to weigh in on November market conditions.

The company — which saw a 29.8 percent revenue increase in its fiscal Q4 — also announced it will acquire Tom George Yacht Group.

The group made a new hire and announced several promotions.

The veteran PR and Soundings Trade Only marketing journalist is tasked with increasing press coverage for the foundation.

The two partnered to bring a program to Fort Myers Technical College.

Organizers have unveiled a content-based program with international focus on innovative technology.

It’s the second highest single-month total of new powerboats sold in more than a decade.

Colony Marine’s Pete Beauregard won the group’s highest honor.

The sanctuary will be the largest “no-take zone” in the Atlantic.

Significant restrictions created by the Covid-19 pandemic and Hurricane Dorian had made it a more prohibitive destination until this month.

The company launched a virtual show booth, an updated website and a digital learning center.

The company expects to increase production throughout 2021 to meet demand.

The Sea Tow Foundation received funding from the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund to add new locations.

Topped by boating and fishing, outdoor recreation generated $788 billion in economic output.

Net sales for the marine business unit were down almost 11 percent.

The marine engineer served on many technical and safety boards.

The storm’s zig-zag path is supposed to take it back to the West Coast of Florida this week.

Chris-Craft’s Steve Heese is named chairman of its board.

CEO Jack Springer: “A phenomenal start to fiscal year 2021.”

The firm is forecasting an uptick in production in the second half of 2021.

The Austrian builder is expanding facilities, and also working on its floating solar electric villas concept, Silent-Resorts.

Several members of the Congressional Boating Caucus have been reelected.

Wildlife officials in Florida have been successfully encouraging anglers to target the invasive species.

A survey showed that dealer sentiment remained strong during the month despite election anxiety and inventory shortages.

The antenna manufacturer said it wanted to support the industry’s re-growth.

The online event will focus on challenges dealers face amid the pandemic.

Exhibitors report “a sense of urgency” that is atypical of election years with robust sales.

The company has been making adjustments to offset impacts of Covid-19.

The boating and fishing industry worked together to leverage the health benefits of both activities during the pandemic.

The outboard manufacturer’s program creates a student-to-technician pipeline for Yamaha dealers and provides technical schools with instructor-led courses and tools.

Workforce, inventory, consumer demand, absence of boat shows — this month’s Pulse Report asks dealers to look ahead.

Almost all of the surge in demand can be attributed to first-time buyers.

The propulsion segment saw nearly a 62 percent boost in operating earnings.

The company saw a 54 percent increase in its marine segment for the quarter.

The group reduced investments by 30 percent in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Main powerboat categories were up more than 34% year over year.

Reuters reported that the investor is pushing for an acquisition.

Striker Cast, a fishfinder and a chartplotter are all designed to help anglers catch fish.

Workforce, inventory, consumer demand, absence of boat shows — this month’s Pulse Report asks dealers to look ahead.

New-boat registrations continue to show strength.