Through August wholesale shipments of outboard engines in Canada for the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s control group of manufacturers were up 18 percent year over year on a rolling 12-month basis.
The NMMA also said corresponding dollars were up 28.7 percent. Warranty card registrations were up 4.6 percent.
More than a dozen editors from Active Interest Media’s Marine Group participated in the day-long, information-sharing event.
The British luxury boatbuilder founded plans to chart its course for the future with a new CEO and the return of Derek Carter as chairman.
The Icebreaker Wind Turbine Development faces strong headwinds from boating and fishing groups.
The company adds four new dealers to its roster, with three to represent Aquasport Boats.
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.
General Motors has acquired a 25-percent stake in Pure Watercraft, a Seattle-based e-propulsion outfit.
The Elkhart, Ind.-based component manufacturer finalized its purchase of Williamsburg Marine and Williamsburg Furniture.