Industry News
Consisting of builders, dealers, marinas, parts and accessories makers and sellers and the trade groups that serve them, the marine industry is a sprawling and colorful collection of companies and people. From the number and type of boats it sells to its advocacy for the rights of boaters to enjoy their recreation on pollution-free waters, using fuel that doesn't damage their engines, the industry makes news in many ways.
Suntex Adds Superyacht Facility
The investment group adds Seahaven Marina, which can accommodate vessels up to 250 feet.
Southern Marinas Adds to its Portfolio
The company announced its acquisition of Tims Ford Marina and Resort in Winchester, Tenn., its seventh transaction this year.
Digital Dealership Dashboard for Marine Dealers
The Parker Business Planning digital platform for marine dealers will be introduced next week at MRAA Dealer Week in Austin, Texas.
ePropulsion Secures B+ Series Funding
The China-based company will use the investment — equal to tens of millions of U.S. dollars — to advance research and development in e-power technology innovations.
Discover Boating Moves Forward
The joint NMMA and MRAA effort reveals a new logo and its rebranding of the Miami International Boat Show.
C.G. Foundation Launches GivingTuesday Matching Challenge
The Coast Guard Foundation is launching a matching gift in which Geico Military will triple all donations received by midnight tonight.
Argo App Experiences Growth
Over a two-year period, the navigation and social boating app has expanded its on-the-water community to 50,000 boaters, with functionality upgrades planned in the future.
Land ‘N’ Sea Sees Hybrid Show Success
The Brunswick Corp. division is reporting jumps in sales and attendance while hosting both virtual and in-person events.
Sudbury Names Martin Flory Group Agency of Record
The Peabody, Mass., boat-care products company has hired the public-relations firm to enhance market positioning of the company and its subsidiaries.
Technohull Opens New Shipyard
The Greek high-performance RIB manufacturer moves operations to a purpose-built,129,000-square-foot facility.
AIM Marine Group Hosts Meet the Editors Event
More than a dozen editors from Active Interest Media’s Marine Group participated in the day-long, information-sharing event.
Limestone Boat Co. Expands Dealer Network
The company adds four new dealers to its roster, with three to represent Aquasport Boats.
NMEA Announces ‘22 Training Course Schedule
For next year, marine training courses will be offered as virtual and in-person sessions for basic marine electronics installers, and in-person only for advanced installers.
GM Invests $150M in Electric Boat Start-Up
General Motors has acquired a 25-percent stake in Pure Watercraft, a Seattle-based e-propulsion outfit.
Lyman-Morse to Build Hydrofoil-Equipped Electric Vessel
The Maine shipyard was tapped by Navier to build its 27-foot performance boat, slated to splash at next year’s FLIBS.
Aquila Names Approved Boats as U.K. Reps
The power cat manufacturer has appointed Approved Boats its representative in the United Kingdom.
Training with ABYC
After attendance of 400 professionals at last week’s ABYC-CG online risk-management event, ABYC invites early bird registrations for its scheduled in-person marine-law seminar on Jan.11, 2022.
Mastervolt and Whale Join ASG EMEA
Brunswick’s ASG EMEA now has 13 marine brands operating as a single organization.
Best of the Best
Sea Tow International presented its annual awards for outstanding service, boating advocacy and community support.
Create a Quality Customer Experience
It’s the most important way to differentiate your business from competitors, says MRAA president Matt Gruhn.
