Marquis Yachts: ‘We’re open for business’
The builder said reports that it would furlough workers March 1 are inaccurate.
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.
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.
Patrick Industries reports 3 percent gain in Q4 revenues
Its marine division saw a 13 percent fall in sales for the quarter, though annual sales were up 20 percent.
Defining the Industry?
Brunswick yesterday outlined an ambitious strategy through 2022, including 96 new-boat launches, 110 new Freedom Boat Club franchises and $220 million for acquisitions.
Lippert sales up 5 percent in Q4
The parent of Taylor Made and SureShade reported stronger sales in the categories that include marine.
Bayliner bringing back Trophy fishing boats at Miami show
The series will include six models targeted at entry-level users.
Regal Marine makes executive appointments
Paul Kuck was named VP of Product Development and Manufacturing, while Jeff Littlefield was named Creative Manager, and will lead day-to-day marketing operations.
Malibu Boats announces record Q2
Costs related to UAW strike hurt gross profits, but net sales increased across the board.
Viking VIP event attracts more than 1,000
The boat builder displayed 18 models at the annual event.
Groupe Beneteau names new CFO
Bruno Thivoyon becomes chief financial officer of the French boatbuilding conglomerate.
Industry ‘Right-sizing’ Continues
MasterCraft is the latest builder to report lower quarterly sales, saying today it is “right-sizing” dealer inventory after a slow summer sales season.
Back to the Future
Wider’s use of thermionic converters in a new way could have big implications for all-electric superyachts.
VIDEO: X-Ray Vision
Centurion’s augmented reality app shows how its Ramfill ballast technology operates.
FLIR partners with CZone on integrated system
The Raymarine Axiom MFD is compatible with BEP CZone digital control and monitoring systems.