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Momentum in Miami
The joint production of Informa Markets, NMMA and IYBA drew more than 100,000 attendees and produced strong sales
Perspective Matters
Boat registrations declined in January, reflecting inventory shortages, but most main categories beat January 2020 by double digits
Nothing but Net
The SeaPen portable dry dock makes storage easier for the increasing number of outboard-powered boats
A New Space Jam
Boaters want bigger, more powerful multifunction displays, and designers are innovating to meet the demand
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Soundings Trade Only spoke with nearly three dozen industry stakeholders about their outlook for 2022, with a great deal of discussion on recognizing complex marketplace problems, adapting with strong teams and succeeding.
Mastervolt and Whale Join ASG EMEA
Brunswick’s ASG EMEA now has 13 marine brands operating as a single organization.
On a Roll
The gyroscopic stabilizer market is expanding, with new companies getting in on the growing demand.
Together Again
The industry is primed as the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference returns to an in-person format in less than two weeks.
Show Going
In the latest Pulse Report, we asked dealers if inventory scarcity and supply-chain issues have influenced their decision to attend boat shows
Trade Only Today Returns July 6
The newsletter won’t publish Monday in observance of Independence Day.
Current Events
Electric boats are making waves as Vision Marine and Pure Watercraft get serious financial backing and Brunswick announces its own effort.
The Future of Shows
In-person shows are back. Exclusive interviews with six show leaders.
Natural Connection
Yamaha Motor Corp. and Siren Marine partner to advance the connected boat concept.
The 2021 Top 10 Most Innovative Marine Companies Awards
The marine industry consistently honors products and people. The industry, however, has not recognized forward-thinking companies that are moving the industry in new directions. Soundings Trade Only’s mission is to reflect, inform and inspire.
Patrick Industries: Bullish on the Leisure Lifestyle
Bullish on the leisure lifestyle, on many levels.
The Power of Perseverance
PowerTech Propellers started out as a company making products to meet a need and has grown into one of the biggest independent manufacturers in the world.
Quick Hits: March 18, 2021
The NMMA makes promotions to the Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show management team.
Quick Hits: March 11, 2021
Michigan Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry hosts the first Michigan Outdoor Industry Supplier Summit.
Quick Hits: March 5, 2021
The National Association of Manufacturers names Brunswick Corp. CFO Ryan Gwillim to its Board of Directors.
Quick Hits: March 1, 2021
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard adds SF Marina floating dock array.
Quick Hits: February 23, 2021
The NMMA opens registrations for its American Boating Congress and Honda Marine joins the MRAA as a Platinum Partner.
Quick Hits: February 22, 2021
Last call for 2021 National Sailing Hall of Fame noms and Hacker-Craft adds a dealer in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Quick Hits: February 19, 2021
Victory Marine to represent Marine Products Corp. boats in Costa Rica and Level 5 Advertising creates virtual boat show platform.
Quick Hits: February 18, 2021
NMMA cancels Atlantic City Boat Show; NMEA appoints new NMEA2K chair; and Discover Boating launches boat show insider guide.
Quick Hits: February 17, 2021
The Dubai International Boat Show has been postponed until next year.
Quick Hits: February 16, 2021
SeeDealerCost.com hits 50,000 listings; MarineMax leaders named to IYBA board; ICOMIA welcomes new member group.
Quick Hits: February 15, 2021
The South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance to announce formation in news conference at SC statehouse.
Quick Hits: February 12, 2021
MRAA adds Podium as Platinum Partner; Xantrex adds to its Freedom XC line of Invertors; and the NMMA reports on single-use plastics initiatives.
Quick Hits: February 11, 2021
Marinas21 Conference & Trade Exhibition is postponed until next year.
Quick Hits: February 9, 2021
ICOMIA’s World Marinas Conference to be held in Dubai from Oct 12-14.
Quick Hits: February 8, 2021
Iguana Yachts launches caterpillar tread-equipped, amphibious 30-footer rigged for fishing.
Quick Hits: February 5, 2021
Big Thunder names Bryan Collins as service director at Lake Ozark location.
Quick Hits: February 4, 2021
Regulator Marine announces 37-foot center console and Flow-Rite names new operations director.
Quick Hits: February 1, 2021
National Association of Manufacturers launch Covid-19 vaccine awareness campaign, and Twin Disc release fiscal Q2 results
Quick Hits: January 29, 2021
The Volvo Group creates new entity committed to renewable, electric power; MRAA announces 2021 board members; and Baxter Marine is formed with acquisitions in the yacht management segment.
Quick Hits: January 28, 2021
Delta “T” joins the Centek Industries conglomerate of companies and eight bells for yacht journalist and America’s Cup historian Bob Fisher.
Quick Hits: January 27, 2021
ICOMIA release its latest state of the industry report; one of the country’s largest waterjet cutting machines goes online at Maine’s Front Street Shipyard; and T-H Marine Supplies names a new national sales and marketing manager.
Changing Currents
Alternatives to gasoline engines are gaining popularity around the world. Will the United States follow?
Q&A with Martin Bjuve
Volvo Penta of the Americas president and lifelong boater Martin Bjuve.
Quick Hits: January 26, 2021
Oxe’s range of diesel outboards get EPA approval and the Association of Marina Industries’ Training Institute releases its certification course schedule.
Quick Hits: January 25, 2021
Inmarsat marks significant installation milestone on its Fleet Xpress system and the NMEA announce virtual marine electronics installer training classes for next month.
Quick Hits: January 22, 2021
B.A.S.S. now taking noms for ‘21 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team and Yacht Sentinel teams with Fountaine Pajot to equip its lineup with connected boat technology.