Brunswick’s New York Mills operation named top workplace
The Minnesota facility that builds Lund and Crestliner ranked sixth in the workplace awards.
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.
Groupe Beneteau announces new CEO
Groupe Board Chairman Jérôme de Metz will replace Hervé Gastinel.
Chris Gates to retire as Princess managing director
The U.K. builder also named Matt Pears as its new chief operating officer.
Marathon Boat Group names new director of operations
David Porthouse was the chief operating officer at Champion Boats.
Sunseeker announces new CEO
Andrea Frabetti, the company’s chief technology officer, takes over the CEO position.
Brunswick is accelerating its Business Acceleration Unit
The acquisition of Freedom Boat Club, investments in startups and the advance of Nautic-On are signs of the new unit’s growing importance to Brunswick.
Wisconsin father-son team wins Mercury national walleye tournament
The winning margin was less than a pound.
A maritime installation in Times Square
The Azimut S6 has become a sculpture in Manhattan’s busiest crossroads.
Yamaha event showcases boatbuilders
The event was designed to allow media members to test and fish its latest engine technology on a variety of platforms.
NauticStar signs up first dealer in Australia
Marine Partners in Rozelle, New South Wales, will carry the U.S. offshore saltwater line.
Pursuit to break ground on new expansion
Malibu’s purchase of the outboard company has come with investment.
Bass Cat and Yar-Craft complete construction of new facilities
The expansions will increase production capacity by 40 percent.
A $9 million fire-breathing dragon
Mercury’s automated diecast machine, weighing more than 100,000 lbs., measuring 16 feet across and operated by robots, will be turning out new V8 blocks by the end of the summer.
New Hands
New marketing executives at Pursuit and Tige; Annapolis Yacht Sales announces new service staff.
U.S. appeals court reverses $5.4 million decision against Brunswick
The court ruled that Brunswick Corp. had not infringed on Cobalt’s patented retractable swim step.
Power Trip
Marine engines have reinvented themselves since 1979. Here are the milestones.
Bass Pro Shops hosting two Gone Fishing weekends
The chain will donate 50,000 rods and reels to nonprofit partners, and will hold in-store activities June 9-10 and 16-17.
Everglades Boats expands with additional facility
The builder said the additional space will allow it to increase production, as well as better serve dealers and customers.
Nurturing the Blue Economy
Maverick Boat Group’s Scott Deal, who has had a sizable impact on boating and fishing legislation, takes the long view when it comes to advocacy.
Brunswick names Sea Ray general manager in Europe
Hans Roelants, who has held various positions within Brunswick’s European operations, will take over responsibility for Sea Ray.
Bass Pro terminates agreement with Bluegreen Vacations
The national retailer also has an ongoing lawsuit against its former timeshare partner.
Correct Craft announces acquisition
Merritt Precision will develop “robotics, 3-D printing and cutting-edge tooling,” says Correct Craft CEO.
Azimut appoints Australian dealer
D’Albora Marine will be the Italian brand’s exclusive dealer in Australia