Boating education pioneer Dick Allsopp dies
The lifelong boater was a national leader in on-water boat training
Obituaries
The marine industry mourns the loss of people whose inventiveness and business expertise have been the foundation of its success and helped it grow and prosper.
Industry veteran Bill Finney dies
Finney, most recently with Regal Marine, had a long, successful career with Regal, Luhrs and Grand Banks.
Lee Kimmell was former CEO of American Marine Holdings
Kimmell, who oversaw the parent of Donzi and Pro-Line, died Oct. 18.
Dave Christensen, founder of Christensen Shipyards, dies
The company built yachts for Tiger Woods, country singer Jimmy Dean and others.
Rod Malone dies
The founder of the Texas dealership Sail & Ski was fond of saying, “If the horse bucks you off, get back on, always.”
John Dory Boat Works founder passes away
David Finkelstein, once called an “admirably authentic American individualist,” designed and built an iconic line of fishing boats.
John Rowse was founder of Boston’s Community Boat Building
Rowse died earlier this year at age 74.
Marvin Perkins, former president of Perko, dies
Marvin Stanley Perkins of Signal Mountain, Tenn., passed away on Friday, May 18, at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wanda Marie, and four generations of family.
Jeff Napier, first president of NMMA, dies at age 78
Jeff Napier, the first president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, died at his home in Italy after suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He was 78.
Veteran boating writer Jonathan Lee passes away
Well-known Canadian boating writer Jonathan Lee died after having a severe stroke. He was 37.
Bonnie J. O’Boyle, former editor-in-chief of Power & Motoryacht, passes away
Bonnie J. O’Boyle, former editor-in-chief of Power & Motoryacht magazine, died March 18 at her home in Bristol, Penn.
Industry mourns passing of NMMA president Jeff Napier
Jeff Napier, the first president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, died at his home in Italy after suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. He was 78.
Remembering an Industry Icon
Charlie Strang was a marine-propulsion icon. To those who knew and worked with him, he was brilliant. A genius.
Son of veteran marine journalist killed in action
U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Christopher Raguso, son of marine industry writer Capt. John Raguso, was one of seven service members killed in a military helicopter crash in Iraq on Thursday. He was 39.
Charles D. Strang, inventor of the stern drive, passes away
Charles D. Strang, Jr., who is credited with inventing the stern drive, passed away on March 11 at the age of 96.
Irwin Yacht Sales founder passes away
Jim Irwin, the founder of Irwin Yacht Sales in Portland Ore., and a fixture of the yacht brokerage scene in the Pacific Northwest for decades, passed away on February 27.
Respected sailboat designer and builder David Walters passes away
David Walters, the founder of David Walters Yachts, designer and builder of the Cambria series of cruising yachts and co-founder of Shannon Yachts, died January 17th in Fort Lauderdale at the age of 75.
Joseph Scott Harrell, Albemarle Boats founder, dies
Albemarle Boats founder Joseph Scott Harrell passed away at the age of 90 on January 23.
Adventure sports filmmaker Warren Miller dies
Warren A. Miller, an iconic and beloved filmmaker who introduced generations to the thrills and freedom of skiing and outdoor adventures, died Wednesday.
Fiberglass boatbuilding pioneer Everett Pearson dies
Production fiberglass boatbuilding pioneer Everett Pearson, who co-founded Pearson Yachts, died Dec. 24. He was 84.
Industry mourns longtime California boatbuilder
Stan Miller, who founded what today is known as Stan Miller Yachts, died Nov. 17 in Palm Desert, Calif. He was 91.
Furuno mourns longtime U.S. regional manager
Longtime Furuno USA employee and industry veteran Butch Weghorst died Friday. He was 72.