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.
Volvo Penta Showcases Hybrid-Electric Boat
The 48-foot aluminum expedition vessel has twin 320-hp D4 diesels mated to a parallel hybrid-electric propulsion system.
Yamaha’s Speciale Receives Conservation Award
President of Yamaha’s U.S. marine unit, Ben Speciale received the Conservation Achievement Award from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.
Dometic Reports Higher Marine Revenue
In its first quarter as a separate segment, the marine unit reported net sales of $150 million.
Garmin Reports Record Q1 Revenues
The company reported consolidated revenue of $1.17 billion and revenue growth of 21 percent in its marine segment.
Yamaha Names Head of U.S. Outboard Sales
A 14-year veteran of Yamaha’s WaterCraft division, Ron Campbell succeeds John Rigby, who retired last month.
Yamaha Names U.S. Planning Manager
Andrea Tetto joins Yamaha after 25 years in the trucking industry.
BRP Announces Manitou Expansion
The pontoon builder is increasing manufacturing capacity in Lansing, Mich., and adding manufacturing and warehouse space in St. Johns, Mich.
Technician Completes Yamaha Apprentice Program
After finishing the Yamaha University curriculum, which includes 4,000 hours of training, Maitais Rodgers plans to achieve master status.
Yamaha Names Marketing Division Manager
Susan Camp will oversee advertising, events, tournaments and sponsorships, dealer education and more.
Yamaha Executive Becomes CCA Life Member
Yamaha Marine will commit to a matching funds sponsorship in recently retired Dale Barne’s honor.
Dometic Acquires Treeline Capital
The transaction adds the CDI Electronics and Balmar brands to Dometic’s portfolio.
Torqeedo Announces Changes to Executive Team
Markus Müller will step in as interim CEO as managing director Ralf Plieninger announces his departure.
Yanmar Invests $21 Million in GetMyBoat
It now has a majority stake in the rental and charter company, which has more than 150,000 boats available through its online platform.
Garmin Introduces LiveScope Plus Sonar
The upgraded system features 35 percent improved target separation, sharper resolution and reduced noise.
Mercury Introduces Thrusters for Joystick Piloting
The system adds Sleipner or Vetus bow thrusters to Verado-powered boats with Joystick Piloting for Outboards.
Raymarine Launches Monitoring and Control System
The YachtSense system provides remote monitoring and control of on-board systems through an app.
Garmin Releases Q4 and FY 2021 Results
The electronics company reported consolidated revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter and $4.98 billion for the year.
MIAMI 2022: Mercury Unveils Electric Outboard
The protype Avator outboard inaugurates the manufacturer’s foray into electric propulsion.
Vetus Introduces DC Thrusters to U.S. Market
The manufacturer says the Boosted 300 series units are the most powerful direct-current thrusters available.
Mastervolt Introduces Compact Lithium-Ion Battery
The MLI Ultra 1250 offers five times more energy storage and 70 percent space and weight savings compared with lead-acid batteries.
Yamaha Announces Helm Master Updates, New Props
Helm Master EX has several new features, and the XTO EC props are designed for the 425-hp XTO Offshore outboard.
Employees Assume Ownership of Imtra Business
Creating an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), the New Bedford, Mass.-based company has sold ownership rights to its employees.
Yamaha Expands F25 Line
The company added short-shaft power trim and tilt models, and two models with improved tiller handles.
Yamaha Reports Sustainability Success
Launched last August, a Yamaha Rightwaters pilot program met its goal of collecting and recycling 10,000 pounds of polyethylene and polypropylene shipping plastic.