Technology
Consumers are demanding increasing sophistication from the boats they buy, reflecting the conveniences and advances they have come to expect in modern automobiles. Marine technology companies are responding, developing smarter and more sophisticated electronics, cleaner, quieter and more powerful engines, and pod drives and joystick systems.
Fusion Unveils Wake Tower Speakers to Premium Signature Series 3 Collection
The new wake speakers are the first to feature five-color LED lighting.
BRP Announces FY21, Q3 Results
While the North American market saw solid gains in the powersports segment, pandemic-related shutdowns and the retirement of Evinrude had a big impact on revenue.
Suzuki Restructures U.S. Operations
The Japanese marine and motorcycle/ATV divisions will be reorganized as two separate businesses.
Yamaha and MIASWF&TB Expand Technician Training Program
The two partnered to bring a program to Fort Myers Technical College.
Volvo Penta on the Move
After the shuttering of Seven Marine and announcing a commercial, electric IPS system, is the Swedish engine manufacturer providing a preview of what’s to come to the recreational marine space?
Imtra Goes Virtual
The company launched a virtual show booth, an updated website and a digital learning center.
Yamaha Reports Fiscal Results for the First Three Quarters
Net sales for the marine business unit were down almost 11 percent.
Yamaha Tech School Partnership Program Hits Century Mark
The outboard manufacturer’s program creates a student-to-technician pipeline for Yamaha dealers and provides technical schools with instructor-led courses and tools.
Garmin Q3 Revenues Up 19%
The company saw a 54 percent increase in its marine segment for the quarter.
Garmin Unveils A Wealth of New, Fishy Products
Striker Cast, a fishfinder and a chartplotter are all designed to help anglers catch fish.
Volvo Penta’s Christine McKone Named Top 40 Under 40
The Virginian-Pilot released the list last week.
Yanmar Brings Diesel Power to Wake Boat Segment
Engine manufacturer offers first fully integrated diesel option in partnership with Nautique.
Volvo Group Reports Q3
The boating season in the Northern Hemisphere had a positive impact on service business for Volvo Penta.
Smart Reef will Collect Data
The system is being installed off South Carolina, and the information generated will be available as part of the South East Atlantic Econet.
15 Years, 30,000 Units
Volvo Penta reinvented marine propulsion with the IPS pod-drive system, which premiered in 2005.
Yamaha Rightwaters Supports Habitat Restoration
The group helped secure a Yamaha F200 for AquaTech Eco Consultants, which plants seagrass in areas that have been damaged.
Suzuki Takes Aim at Microplastics
The engine manufacturer developed a system for its outboards that removes plastics and other pollutants from the cooling water.
VIDEO: Advocacy on the Hill ‘Creates Connection Points’
Yamaha confirmed its commitment to workforce development during a visit from U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
Garmin to Supply Fusion Units for Manitou
Fusion Entertainment systems will be standard equipment on some 2021 models.
Dometic Debuts Power Steering Unit
Electric Power Assist is designed for smaller single-outboard boats from 90 to 200 hp.
Harken Employees Acquire Company
Founder announces transition of power of renowned sailing product outfit.