Industry News

ICOMIA’s World Marinas Conference is scheduled for Oct. 12-14 in Dubai.

The Vetus company aims to target growth in the watersports sector by appointing Nick Tuinenburg as product sales manager.

Electronics packages from the Navico subsidiary, including Ghost trolling motors, are set to be standard equipment on select White River boat brands.

Every marine business must prepare for all kinds of technology that will upend the industry, fast.

With strong global demand in all its business segments, Brunswick Corp. reported another stellar quarter, posting a 57 percent jump in net sales.

The online marketplace for marine parts, accessories and electronics posted $25 million in sales over the last year.

The builder saw gains in its boat and luxury-home sectors and made several acquisitions, including a majority stake in Dream Yacht Group.

The fabricator of aluminum boat lifts and aluminum and concrete floating docks adds 18,000 square feet to its Fort Myers, Fla., headquarters.

The boat rental marketplace site teams with Disney’s Jungle Cruise for a contest to win a boat trip or movie tickets.

The manufacturers’ representatives add industry vet Brain Steele.

Southern Marinas continues to expand its marina portfolio, adding the popular east Tennessee boating destination.

Restricted by continued, industrywide inventory challenges led to decreases in revenue and same-store sales. However, net income and gross profit saw respectable gains.

The builder of Chaparral, Robalo and Vortex boats reported excellent results for its second quarter.

An enthusiastic, robust crowd and upbeat tone celebrated the return of the world’s largest sportfishing show and the last year’s staggering growth of new anglers.

The initial event of the new, joint online conference program will focus on regulations and electrification in the marine realm.

The National Marine Lenders Association’s annual report shows that marine loans increased significantly in the past two years, primarily among boat owners aged 45-54.

The Turkish builder names head of international sales and assigns a domestic sales manager.

A significant investment from private equity firm Permira is supported by a partnership with Boats Group.

The Bay State’s 2022 budget includes $150,000 in workforce-development funding to support the efforts of the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association.

The South Florida town is nearing completion of a $40 million renovation of its public marina.

NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer explains how the association is focusing its Capitol Hill lobbying efforts on infrastructure and fair-trade policies.

Industry veterans Ron Huibers and George Armendariz are named judges for Soundings Trade Only’s annual Most Innovative Marine Company Awards.

Sales manager with Spectra Watermakers since 2017, the industry veteran was 60.

The MRAA’s premier event is scheduled for Dec. 6-9 in Austin, Texas.