Correct Craft acquires Parker Boats
The Orlando parent plans to “aggressively bring new product to market.”
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.
The Big Apple by Sea
Azimut will display its S6 yacht in New York’s Times Square for 12 days in May.
Metal Shark to build boats for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
The Louisiana company will build a series of boats to replace retiring vessels.
Watershed Innovation plans to unveil electric fishing boat at charitable event
The boat is lightweight to maximize range and intended to be ultra-quiet to help catch more fish.
Brunswick to open new manufacturing center at former Sea Ray facility
Its Integrated Manufacturing Center in Merritt Island is designed to complement the Fiberglass Boat Technology Center by coordinating growth across its brands.
Ferretti Group closes year with 29% jump in profits
The Italian conglomerate reported profits of $35 million for fiscal 2018
Groupe Beneteau Americas names new COO
Yannick Madiot, who previously worked for Beneteau USA until 2010, will supervise support activities in the U.S. division.
‘Business as usual’ for Marquis Yachts
Marquis President tells dealers he will provide any information about the company’s future as “it becomes available.”
Brunswick recognizes facilities for safety achievements
For 2018, three operations received the Safety Leaderhsip Award.
Irwin Jacobs reportedly dies in murder-suicide
Jacobs and his wife, Alexandra, were found this morning in their Minneapolis home.
North Carolina builder receives state grant to expand facility
The yard will be able to build larger yachts.
Hitting pay dirt with Brexit
Princess Yachts enters the top ten list of U.K. companies for profit growth.
Boston Whaler celebrates safety milestone
Company logs two million hours without a lost-time incident.
Mercury Marine names new president
Chris Drees, formerly president of Mercury’s P&A division, will replace John Pfeifer.
Correct Craft acquires Velvet Drive
Transmission manufacturer will remain in current location.
Bayliner founder donates $50 million to dementia research
Orin Edson’s donation to Arizona State University will be used to find a cure for dementia.
Nautique receives award from United Safety Council
Honor recognizes efforts by entire company.
Highlighting the Blue Economy
VIDEO: Maverick CEO Scott Deal testifies about the boating industry’s economic impact before a Senate committee and outlines steps Congress can take to improve boating’s future.
Will Groupe Beneteau ship its yachts to the U.S. via sailboat?
A new kind of cargo-sailing ship could be transporting its boats from Europe to the U.S. as early as 2021.
California bans blow-in flotation foam agent
Several boatbuilders say the ban will have minimal impact.
German superyacht builder opens Fort Lauderdale office
Timothy Hamilton, who will head the office, was named director of Lürssen Americas.