boating industry

Fear of an impending exodus, especially with concerns about a looming economic recession, has leaders at the MRAA, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation urging the industry to start focusing immediately on improving customer service as the primary way to retain these boaters.

Many Americans have experienced the unique sense of joy and freedom that comes with spending time in the great outdoors, and as more and more Americans flock to our nation’s waterways, Congress must focus on protecting boating access across the nation.

With all the talk of electric and hybrid propulsion these days, attendees preparing for the annual Association of Marina Industries Conference & Expo are discussing whether marinas will be ready to host boats of the future.

As the calendar year closes and the 2023 model year launches into boat-show season, dealers across North America continue to report a significant slowdown in retail activity.

Inventories of new and used boats are improving at the retail level but are still considered comparatively lean, according to the results of the monthly Pulse Report survey.

Discover Boating commissioned a research study to fine-tune targeting efforts in marketing.

This month, we’re looking at mergers and acquisitions with a focus on multigenerational, family-owned businesses.

Family-run Mack Boring has been in business almost 100 years and is a leading distributor of global propulsion brands including Yanmar, Scania, Isuzu Diesel, OXE Diesel and Suzuki Marine.

Veterans typically display leadership qualities, respect for procedure, efficiency under pressure and, in some cases, a global perspective on technical trends which are often the right fit for marine industry careers