Obituaries

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.

Bayliner founder J. Orin Edson dies

The South Florida designer won multiple awards for her interior design work on superyachts.

The 44-year industry veteran held a range of executive sales positions at different boatbuilders.

Tom Hutchinson, founder of Future Fibres, died recently after a kite-surfing accident on the Isle of Wight in the U.K.

Besenzoni has manufactured boat parts and accessories for more than 50 years.

Omie “Sportsman” Tillett was a revered local boat builder who developed the Outer Banks charter fleet.

In a career spanning half a century, Burrell mentored thousands of employees.

Klockner spent more than 20 years at Sail magazine.

Boone had a long legacy of success at Hatteras Yachts, Jarrett Bay and Bluewater Yacht Sales.

He was one of the early founders of the NMMA’s certification program.

In 1987, Michael Sachs developed the concept of storing boats the same way as people store their personal goods.

An executive at one of his companies said employees are dealing with a “big loss.”

The founder of the Lowrance electronics brand was known for many industry firsts.

Marine industry veteran of 32 years was the driving force behind new Donzi and Fountain models.

“The industry’s first marketing guru” brought Hollywood stars, Universal Studios and a sense of excitement into boating.

An avid boater, the 41st President is remembered fondly by the industry