Counter Culture
Correct Craft’s two-day summit on corporate culture changed many industry leaders opinions about their own companies’ values and purposes.
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.
Culture Drives Results
Correct Craft CEO Bill Yeargin shares his takeaways from the inaugural Marine Industry Culture Summit, which his company hosted this week.
Sunseeker International appoints new director
Francesco Frediani will head up superyachts and the dealer network.
Brunswick video highlights its CES experience
Exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show for the first time, the company showcased its “capabilities on a global stage.”
U.K. builder seeks cash injection
Princess says it needs a “multi-million pound” investment to meet growing demand.
Hatteras names new dealer for Pacific Northwest
Worth Avenue Yachts will represent the manufacturer in Washington and British Columbia.
Tigé names new president
Daniel Gutierrez, most recently chief operating officer, will take over the Tigé and ATX Surf Boats brands.
Searching for inspiration at CES
An exoskeleton suit that can carry 200 pounds, an airport flight monitor that displays personalized messages and 3-D sensing equipment could all find their ways into boating.
Parker Boats breaks ground on new facility
The North Carolina builder will add a new 10,000 square foot facility.
Helm of the Future
Sea Ray redefines the glass helm at the Consumer Electronics Show with an intuitive display that will eventually include speech and gesture recognition.
Sea Pro to open new South Carolina facility
More than $3 million is being invested into a facility for Sea Pro models larger than 24 feet.
Gigayacht construction hits 10-year high
The latest data says there are 21 yachts over 328 feet under construction, and the number of boats over 250 feet has doubled since the last industry high in 2009.
Chris-Craft parent reports 19 percent jump in Q1 sales
Winnebago Industries sees growth in both its towable and RV segments.
Riviera ends year on high note
The Australian builder said it delivered more than 100 new boats in 2019, while expanding representatives around the world.
Lippert names new chief technology officer
Rob Ford will be tasked with driving “technological integrations” across all LCI product lines.
Mercury wins sustainable process award
The company was recognized for how it uses aluminum to manufacture outboard engine blocks.
Brunswick establishes Advanced Systems Group
The group will include the Power Products and Attwood businesses.
An Icon at Iconic
Jeff Harris spent nearly 20 years with Fountain Powerboats before returning to parent company Iconic Marine Group as COO.
Galeon appoints new dealer
The Polish yacht builder named Prince William Marine as its latest dealer in the U.S.
New hands on deck
Cox Outboards, Pursuit Boats and Traditions Media make new appointments
Mercury Marine raises more than $15,000 for Hurricane Dorian relief
Sales of Bahamas-themed T-shirt have been strong.
Groupe Beneteau announces two key appointments
Paul Blanc will become general manager of the Jeanneau brand and Jean-Paul Chapeleau will become deputy CEO of Industrial Studies, Purchasing and Product Development.