Letters from the Editor

Michael Verdon on similarities and differences of RV and boating.

Michael Verdon discusses how tariffs have changed the industry.

Michael Verdon gazes into the industry’s crystal ball for 2020, noting that most experts are expecting another good year.

Michael Verdon on the ways companies approach innovation.

Michael Verdon looks at Bahamas relief efforts following Dorian.

Michael Verdon looks at how acquisitions are impacting marinas.

Michael Verdon looks at sustainability in the boating industry.

Michael Verdon explains how the magazine’s mission hasn’t changed in 40 years.

Michael Verdon on how traditional lobbying and new technology impact advocacy.

How might the midterm elections impact the industry?

Michael Verdon discusses how two I’s — international and innovation — move the industry forward.

One of the takeaways from the recent STEP conference in Chicago is that two-step distributors will always face challenges, but most are smart enough to adapt to the road ahead.

The boating industry, like the rest of the business world, has been playing what seems like an accelerating game of Pac-Man over the last three years.

The tariffs from the Trump Administration are making boat and equipment manufacturers jittery during what should be another strong year for the industry.

The takeaway from the American Boating Congress, my first official appearance as editor of Soundings Trade Only, is that we’re facing some of the most urgent challenges our industry has seen.

The marine industry continues to struggle with finding qualified technicians. Older techs are retiring, and it’s been an ongoing challenge to find and train younger workers.