Obituaries

The long-time Land ‘N’ Sea executive died yesterday at 67.

Fletcher, who founded Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co. in 1975, was 77.

The Siren Marine founder and CEO died unexpectedly.

The yachting stalwart founded Fraser in 1947 and grew it into a major international firm.

The Essex Marine Group managing partner was 57.

A regional sales manager at Garmin, Ramirez died suddenly at age 35 last month.

The founder and current president and CEO of Catalina Yachts was 92.

Maretron’s director of sales died suddenly late last month.

The marine engineer served on many technical and safety boards.

Owner/operator of chandlery that grew into boat sales, service, more.

Longtime board member of NMMA and NATM worked for EZ Loader Boat Trailers for 25 years.

The longtime owner of Norman Marine in West Hartford, Conn., was a top Boston Whaler dealer.

The former president of Palmer Johnson was part of a rich family history with the Sturgeon Bay, Wis., shipyard.

The longtime head of training for the company left a strong legacy.

Zane Gills died in a boating mishap on New Year’s Eve.

The founder of the manufacturer’s rep firm was a decorated Navy pilot, college athlete and successful businessman in the boating industry.

The co-founder of KVH Industries, and its longtime senior vice president of R&D, was 62.

The founder of Hustler Powerboats was seen as an innovator in the performance segment.

The outdoor television pioneer dealt with an infection related to the injury.

Olaf Harken, founder of sailing hardware manufacturer Harken Inc., will be remembered for numerous innovations.

The builder believed that boaters were not only connected by water, but by the boatbuilding experience.