New boat sales in June grew marginally, with a 1.1 percent rise in the main powerboat categories and just 0.2 percent growth overall, according to preliminary data from Statistical Surveys Inc., a Michigan firm that tracks registrations.

Technology and satellite communications company Mazu has launched a sportfishing app that seeks to give anglers weather and sea state information, and provide powerful communications capabilities via satellite.

Two boating industry chief executives will help decide national water-access issues and the restructuring of the Department of Interior

The National Marine Manufacturers Association hosted a panel with the Congressional boating and motorcycle caucuses on Thursday to urge Congress to pass the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act, bipartisan legislation that would clearly label E15 gasoline at the pumps.

Sen. Claire McCaskill warns Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross that tariffs could cause job losses in boating industry.

Jamie Elgie will also serve as senior vice president, responsible for the company’s four brands.

The $670,000 grant from the Department of Transportation will be used for a water-jet cutting machine.