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.
Lippert Components Rebrands
The company’s core line of marine, RV and commercial products, including Lewmar and Taylor Made, will be branded as Lippert.
Culture Summit 2.0
Correct Craft will gather “organizational culture drivers” for its second summit, which will take place virtually March 3.
Brunswick Launches Training Program
The on-water BoatClass sessions will offer safety courses for both new and seasoned boaters.
Tommy’s Slalom Shop Adds Dealer
Boulder Boats has locations in Nevada, Arizona and California.
Correct Craft Plans Expansions
The moves will allow additional growth for Nautique, Supreme, Ingenity and Watershed Innovation.
Theme and Variation
Viking to launch three models based on its 54 Convertible, which debuted at FLIBS last fall.
S2 Yachts to Consolidate Brands
Tiara Yachts and Tiara Sport will go forward as Tiara Yachts, and “allow us to simplify and build momentum on both our inboard and outboard products.”
Malibu Acquires Maverick Boat Group
The $150 million purchase of the the group’s four brands increases Malibu’s presence in the saltwater outboard market.
Bass Pro Parent to Acquire Sportsman’s Warehouse
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of the year.
FLIR Systems Introduces Raymarine YachtSense
The new scalable system is engineered for integral automation and control of modern vessel systems.
Formula Teases 50-Foot Flagship
The open bow, outboard-powered 500 Super Sport Crossover is set to debut in February.
“We have incredible momentum”
On CNBC’s Closing Bell, Brunswick CEO David Foulkes said he expects robust business to continue into 2021.
Chris-Craft Bolsters Sales Team
The 146-year-old builder adds a regional sales director and sales associate.
Viking Yachts and Valhalla Will Extend January’s VIP Event
The three-day affair will see the premiere of the flagship Valhalla V46.
MasterCraft Reports Most Profitable Q1 in Company History
The company expects to increase production throughout 2021 to meet demand.
Brunswick Expands Electrification Efforts with New Hire
John Oenick led vehicle powertrain and electrification efforts at John Deere for nearly two decades.
Azimut Yachts Celebrates Successful FLIBS
Italian builder says it has inked contracts for 14 vessels during the five-day event.
Malibu Boats Beats Estimates in Q1
CEO Jack Springer: “A phenomenal start to fiscal year 2021.”
Sunseeker Teases Limited Edition Line
The U.K. builder says its Predator 74 and 74 Sport Yacht will get XPS models.
Groupe Beneteau Appoints Directors for American Brands
The company has been making adjustments to offset impacts of Covid-19.
Brunswick Corp. Reports 26% Increase in Net Sales
The propulsion segment saw nearly a 62 percent boost in operating earnings.
Groupe Beneteau Expects Revenue Declines
The group reduced investments by 30 percent in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Azimut Benetti Group Sees Robust Sales in Asia-Pacific Market
The Italian conglomerate is reporting total sales of over 150 million euros in the region.
MasterCraft Investor Pushes Company to Explore Sale
Reuters reported that the investor is pushing for an acquisition.