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.
Mercury wins iF design award for V-6 outboards
The company won the design award in 2015 and 2014 as well.
Darrell J. Lowrance dies
The founder of the Lowrance electronics brand was known for many industry firsts.
Canadian app developer gets $450,000 federal funding for marine app
LRC Solutions’ Sailing Plan app provides vessel details for search-and-rescue efforts.
Garmin launches new Echomap Ultra series
The series is designed for inland and nearshore anglers.
On Golden Pond
A Milwaukee business will be renting restored, classic Glastron runabouts powered by Torqeedo electric engines to see the city by water.
Yamaha moves into sailing
The Japanese company is conducting tests to improve performance on the 470 Class of sailboats.
Twin Disc opens new manufacturing facility in Texas
It will also serve as a global distribution center.
Robocop coming to boatyards?
The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is evaluating robotic exoskeleton systems for its workers.
Yanmar reports increased business in France
Company has 13 master dealers in place throughout the country.
KVH reaches milestone
The company recently shipped its 9,000th mini-VSAT broadband system.
Videoworks expands to United States
Italian electronics outfitter opens Fort Lauderdale office.
From 1 to 150 in 10
SureShade outfitted more than 150 boats with its retractable sunshades at the Miami boat shows this year, compared to its 2009 Miami launch on a single Boston Whaler model.
IYRS graduates strengthen America’s Cup challenger
A new partnership between the Rhode Island-based school and American Magic supports the marine and composite fabrication industries.
Fortress anchors offering direct-to-consumer sales
Customers can order online direct from the manufacturer.
Volvo Penta earns five awards at Miami
The accolades include an NMMA Innovation Award for Volvo’s new Outboard Propulsion Experience, a CSI award and three Neptune Awards for marketing campaigns.
Mercury named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year for the third time
The engine manufacturer has a reported annual impact of more than $4 billion on the Fond du Lac economy.
Carling Technologies completes consolidation of Maretron
Maretron will benefit from “aggressive investments” in technology and new-product development.
Yanmar Marine president: ‘We see many opportunities these days’
With recent acquisitions and sponsorships, Shiori Nagata says her company is moving from being “product-focused” to “market-driven.”
Yamaha wins several awards at Miami boat show
Outboards, PWC, jetboats and more received accolades.
Garmin’s marine division sales up 13 percent for Q4
Marine sales rose 18 percent for the full year.
MIAMI 2019: VIDEO: Raymarine and Prestige show assisted-docking system
DockSense keeps a boat from hitting objects when backing into a slip.