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.
Beneteau Reports Significant H122 Growth
The company reported that its revenue grew 8.6 percent and income increased by 30 percent during the first half of 2022.
Scout Boats Recognizes Top Dealers
Seven Seas Yacht Sales of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., was recognized as the boatbuilder’s top dealer worldwide.
Grady-White Hires New VP
Jonathon Burns will lead team development and strategy after a long career with Yamaha Motor Corp.
Patrick Industries Supports Care Camps
The company said its donation will benefit dozens of camp locations, which provide outdoor activities for children with cancer.
Azimut Hires General Manager
Former AgustaWestland CEO Daniele Romiti joins the company at a time of growth and investment.
MasterCraft Posts Most Profitable Year
The company said in its Q4 earnings report that organic sales and market-share growth lifted profit for its fiscal year, but the new year may bring a slightly lower result.
Rollick Announces eBay Integration
The enhancement to the relationship technology platform will allow dealers to list boat inventory on eBay Motors.
Grady-White Announces Promotions
The company promoted Patrick Roosen to stockroom/warehouse manager and Josh Shore to senior buyer.
Malibu Reports Q4 Earnings, FY23 Guidance
The company said sales and profit rose in the quarter, with sales likely higher in the new year but margins narrowing.
Rollick Integrates 700Credit Prequalification
The combines digital tools will create a streamlined experience that benefits the dealer and buyer.
Tiara Honors Top Dealers, Salespeople
The company announced its list of top performers in sales and customer satisfaction for the 2022 model year.
HanseYachts Makes Personnel Move
The German builder hired Boris Heitmann as vice president of media and investor relations.
Rollick Honored on Inc. Magazine’s 5000 List
The software provider was recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Buck Pegg Turns 80
Flags were flown at the Georgia State and U.S capitols in honor of the Chapparal Boats founder’s birthday.
Contender Boats Announces New Factory
The fishboat builder said the 100,000-square-foot facility in Fort Pierce, Fla., will concentrate on its smaller models.
Brunswick Establishes Navico Group
The new division, which replaces the company’s Advanced Systems Group, will be structured into four business units.
LCI Reports Higher Sales in Q2 and July
The company said its mix of RV and marine exposure is enhancing earnings as consumers take to the outdoors for vacation options.
Scout Boats Announces Personnel Moves
The South Carolina-based builder added a sales coordinator and made a promotion to marketing manager.
Great Culture in Four Steps
It starts with identifying values that are important and developing a way to communicate them to team members.
Marine Products Corp. Q2 Net Sales Jump 42 Percent
The company attributed net sales of $95.8 million and gross profit of $23 million to what it called a “favorable model mix.”
Polaris Revenue Up 38 percent in Q2
The parent of Bennington, Godfrey and Hurricane pointed to “healthy” demand and easing supply-chain issues in its quarterly report.
Hinckley’s Picnic Boat Goes Hybrid
Developed in collaboration with Twin Disc, the diesel-electric SilentJet system uses twin 550-hp engines, an 80-kWh battery pack and dual electric motors.
Beneteau Partners with Vision Marine
The company will leverage its Four Winns brand to launch a line of electric boats starting in spring 2023.
Brunswick Installs Solar Panels in Portugal
The solar array at Vila Nova de Ceveira will generate 40 percent of the energy needed at the Brunswick Venture Group facility.