Groupe Beneteau Reveals Strategic Plan
The company said it will move forward with eight brands instead of 12.
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.
Fairline Yachts Under New Ownership
The U.K. builder has been sold to investment firm RiverRock.
Leopard Shipyard Returns
The Tuscan builder has plans to build a 65-foot, outboard-powered boat.
Clarion Relaunches in U.S. Retail Market with New Direction
Starting this summer, Clarion Marine will bring products to a renewed network of retailers.
Brunswick’s New York Mills Facility Honored
Lund and Crestliner plant named to Top 150 workplaces in Minnesota for second consecutive year.
Brunswick to Repay $200 Million of Revolving Credit Line
Barron’s highlighted the company as a stock pick.
FLIR Unveils Raymarine Axiom+ and New Electronic Chart Catalog
The company gave media a sneak peek last week.
Mercury Marine Enters Partnership with Frydenbø
The company will be the preferred engine partner of Sting and Nordkapp boat brands.
Contender Wins at Big Rock
Pelagic Hunter II became one of the only outboard-powered boats to take the top prize at the blue marlin tourney.
Harris Pontoons Names New President
Brunswick Corp. taps Harley-Davidson veteran to lead its pontoon business.
Sanlorenzo Enters $56 Million Supply Chain Agreement
Partnership with Intesa Sanpaolo seeks to solidify Italian builder’s supply network of more than 1,500 businesses.
Freedom Boat Club Names New Director of Operations
Ryan Brunette’s tasks include hiring and training new crew members.
Secretary Ross Indicates Good News Ahead for South Atlantic Snapper Anglers
The U.S. Commerce Secretary visited Maverick Boat Group to meet with industry leaders.
Ferretti Group Expands U.S. Footprint
The company announced a $15 million investment for service center in Fort Lauderdale.
Centurion Boats Back in Production
The company had stopped building months ago, but a skeleton crew stayed on to build PPE.
Azimut Benetti Group Names Group CEO
Franco Fusignani will remain on the company’s board of directors.
Century Acquires Vanquish Boats
Production will move to Century’s Florida facility, and the boats will be rebranded.
Hurricane Announces Four Models
The builder “redesigned our line and developed all new molds for the latest in modern, elegant and ergonomic deckboats.”
FLIR Suspends Raymarine Sale
The company also detailed structural changes in its first-quarter conference call with investors.
Malibu Reports its Third Quarter
Production suspensions erased solid results the company was having at the beginning of the quarter.
VIDEO: Formula Restarts Production
The builder continued to test its outboard-powered 380 SSC while manufacturing was paused.
MasterCraft Reports Q3 Results
Net sales were down 20 percent, and the company withdrew its 2020 guidance.
High-horse Engines in High Demand
Brunswick, in its Q1 earnings call, said Mercury has gained outboard market share and will continue to invest in R&D