‘We’ll Get Through This’
With the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the industry, Viking CEO Pat Healey addressed his company’s strategy to “come out stronger.”
Manufacturers
Boatbuilders are the backbone of the marine industry. They can be found across the country, constructing everything from personal watercraft and small skiffs to large center console fishing boats and oceangoing yachts. A large majority of the recreational boats sold in the United States are built in this country.
Public Company News
Marine Products Corp., the parent of Chaparral and Robalo, suspends manufacturing, and BMO Capital Markets moves Brunswick and Malibu stock ratings to “perform.”
Winnebago posts strong Q2
The company suspended production across all brands, including Chris-Craft, this week.
Mercury Marine implements virus prevention measures
An employee who have been exposed to coronavirus is not at work.
Land ’N’ Sea names new regional sales director
Dave Karpinski will be responsible for the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Jaguar Powerboats signs with Martin Flory
The long-time semicustom cat builder recently launched a 43-footer.
Benetti sets attendance record at annual event
The 20th anniversary Benetti Yachtmaster was held in Barcelona.
FLIR reports buyer interest in Raymarine
CEO Jim Cannon said in a call with investors that 2020 is a “year of evolution.”
Marquis Yachts: ‘We’re open for business’
The builder said reports that it would furlough workers March 1 are inaccurate.
World Cat wins export award
The North Carolina builder was one of six manufacturers in the Tar Heel State to be recognized.
SeaVee Boats expands with new ‘campus’
The company said it will be able to build 250 boats a year at the Medley, Fla., plant and headquarters.
Comeback Kings
The Florida facility that used to produce Sea Ray yachts is now building the Sundancer 350 and the SLX 400 Outboard.
Hatteras looks back to its roots
Newly installed CEO Gary Smith wants to grow sales by not straying “too far from our original DNA as a custom sportfishing brand.”
Cobalt reaches 1 million hours without a lost-time injury
A focus on safety resulted in the milestone for more than 700 employees.
CRN achieves IMO Tier III certification
It’s the first Italian yard is the first to reach the milestone.
Hinckley announces YachtCare team in Florida
The company also added a new program for classic Picnic Boats in the area.
MIAMI 2020: Cigarette goes high-end with ‘Hyperlux’ models
The high-performance builder, now aiming at the luxury market, had a chance to show off its new models when it launched its Mercedes-AMG special edition at the show.
MIAMI 2020: New boats from the show
Hatteras, Sirena, Sabre and Palm Beach are among the builders that introduced new models during the weekend.
Sanlorenzo reports 40 percent sales gain in 2019
The company said it saw gains across all divisions.
MIAMI 2020: New-boat launches
New boats from Sea Ray, Scout, Pursuit, Boston Whaler and others have debuted at the show.