Industry News

The nonprofit is providing support to Coast Guard members and families impacted by Hurricane Ian.

The America Boatbuilders Association was founded in 1992 with the objective of collectively buying engines, raw materials and manufactured products at better prices.

The association is calling on every marine brand, employee and boat owner to file public comment by Oct. 31 over a sweeping regulation to protect North Atlantic right whales.

The boatbuilders have entered an agreement whereby Nimbus Group will retain exclusive rights to sell Axopar boats on the Swedish market.

The storm left a wide swath of destruction, heavily impacting marine interests from Tampa Bay to Marco Island.

Edson CEO Will Keene and ComMar Sales president Tim Conroy were recognized for their contributions to the marine industry.

Pontoon builder Crest will use an ePropulsion Navy 3.0 Evo electric outboard motor and an E175 battery for its 2023 Current model.

The electronics distributor will hold its distributor show Nov. 2-9, allowing dealers to interact with sales representatives via phone, email or online chat.

The historic hurricane is expected to make landfall this afternoon between Naples and Venice, Fla.

The pontoon builder recently completed a 150,000-square-foot building with new corporate offices and expanded manufacturing facilities.

Five of TowBoatUS’s response fleet are going pink for the month of October to help increase breast cancer awareness on the water.

The Fort Lauderdale-based reverse osmosis systems manufacturer is adding a 20,000-square-foot production facility.

Yamaha’s new $20 million foundry produces about 100,000 propellers a year

Martin Flory Group has served the RV and marine industry segments since 1962.

The New Jersey-based engine and components supplier, started in 1922 by Edward “Mack” McGovern, today is still a family-run business.

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and impact Florida’s west coast sometime Wednesday.

Hinckley Yachts teamed up with Wisconsin-based transmission-maker Twin Disc to create a hybrid electric system called SilentJet that can switch automatically from diesel to electric power, depending on how much throttle you use.

With insights gleaned from more than 16,000 individual industry employee satisfaction surveys, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has gained new understanding and answers of how to drive employee engagement.

After divesting its well-known bowling, billiards and fitness brands, Brunswick Corp. emerged as a boating-focused conglomerate, with familiar brands including Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Bayliner, Protector, Lowe Boats, Mercury Marine, and Freedom Boat Club.

Discover Boating commissioned a research study to fine-tune targeting efforts in marketing.

A NOAA Fisheries proposal would restrict boats 35 feet and larger to a 10-knot speed limit along the East Coast to protect right whales from vessel strikes.

The Spain-based, electric-boat builder offers an 18-footer that’s available with motors from Torqeedo and Mag Power.

The bipartisan Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 would ease barriers to accessing the outdoors in underserved communities.

Defender Industries is the official U.S. dealer for the French company’s lightweight, portable electric motors.