Quick Hits: August 3, 2020
Maverick Boat Group makes promotions, Navico opens new office and training center, and Yamaha offers promo on outboards.
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.
Hyannis Yacht Club Docks Repaired
SF Marina completed the project after a series of storms damaged the club’s facilities.
How Is Your Company Innovating?
The application period to enter Soundings Trade Only’s Top 10 Most Innovative Marine Companies awards closes Aug. 15.
Clarion Debuts Speaker Line
The speakers and subwoofers will be available with RGB LED lighting.
First-Time Buyers Create CSI Challenge
The industry has struggled to keep new boat owners, and customer service indices are declining.
Quick Hits: July 31, 2020
Water Resources Development Act passes; Shimano brands score big in IGFA world records; and Chaparral and Robalo parent company reports declines in Q2.
Xantrex Partners for Live Q&A
The session, with cruising sailors and YouTube personalities Duca and Roberta of Odd Life Crafting, will focus on the solar installation aboard the couple’s 44-foot sailboat.
Quick Hits: July 30, 2020
NMMA monitors Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund; NMDA names new officers; Merritt Island Boat Works announces layoffs; and Patrick reports Q2 declines.
NY Women Killed in Maine Shark Attack
It’s the third fatal shark attack in New England since 1936.
Handheld Desalinator to Go into Production
Quench Sea exceeded its crowdfunding goal, with units available at a $70 prelaunch price.
Industry Mourns Bob Roscioli
The founder of Roscioli Yachting Center and Roscioli Donzi Yachts was an industry icon.
Quick Hits: July 29, 2020
Lewis Marine Supply adds to team, and MBIA cancels Progressive Metro Boat Show.
Covid and the Marine Business
An NMMA survey wants feedback from businesses on how the pandemic is affecting short- and long-term industry conditions.
Quick Hits: July 28, 2020
Congress moves on boating safety, and SeaDek inks logo deal with Chaparral.
AIM Marine Group Launches Podcast Series
Anglers Journal and PassageMaker are the first magazines to debut podcasts.
Wesley Dickman: 1939-2020
The co-founder of Ferretti of America was a mainstay in the marine industry for a half-century.
Quick Hits: July 27, 2020
Jeanneau America adds Florida rep; BoatUS releases top 10 boat names of 2019.
Quick Hits: July 24, 2020
Norwalk Boat Show cancelled; more boating means more accidents; MRAA announces new partner; and B.A.S.S. high school and junior tournaments relocated due to Covid-19.
Simrad Yachting Inks Deal with Chaparral and Robalo
Navico brand will be the sole marine electronics suite across both model lines.
The Sailing Museum
National Hall of Fame and America’s Cup Hall of Fame galleries will be housed in the Newport, R.I. museum, slated to open in 2022.
NMDA Announces Supplier of the Year Awards
Awards given virtually, via Zoom at the association’s annual meeting.