Yamaha sales up, profits down for third quarter
Despite strong sales gains in the marine division, net income fell 8 percent.
Yamaha
Yamaha makes outboard engines, personal watercraft, boats and accessories for the recreational marine industry.
OEMs offer students a look at marine industry careers
Manufacturing Day events were held at Yamaha’s propeller outfit and at Correct Craft facilities.
IBEX 2018: VIDEO: Trade Only Today speaks with Yamaha, Mercury, Smoker Craft and Infinity Woven Products
Industry leaders Ben Speciale, Chris Drees, Phil Smoker and Warren McCrickard discuss industry issues and opportunities.
Power Struggles
John Tomlinson was in a bind. The co-owner of TNT Custom Marine in North Miami had a delivery date of July 4 for a 42-foot Marine Technology center console powered by quad 350-hp Mercury outboards.
Yamaha donates outboards to NOAA
NOAA is using the outboards to respond to stranded marine animals
Yamaha Motor Co. reports Q2 earnings
A “healthy” marine business contributed to a 2.8 percent increase in net sales, to $7.7 billion, for the first half of its fiscal year.
Yamaha spearheads plastics removal initiative for ocean cleanup
The new program is part of Yamaha’s support for the Save Our Seas Act in Congress.
Skeeter reveals new models at dealer meeting
The 2019 FX Apex is positioned as the company’s premier packaged bass boat.
Alumacraft president ‘disappointed’ Yamaha will no longer supply engines
The canceled supply agreement between the two companies had been extended two years.
Yamaha announces summer sales promotion
Buyers can receive an extended service plan or a credit toward the purchase of goods and services, depending on the new engine purchased.
Yamaha ends supply agreement with Alumacraft
Yamaha says ‘attempts to continue the relationship were unsuccessful’ following BRP acquisition.
Heavyweight contender
There’s an old sports adage that says a good big man will always beat a good little man.
2019 Skeeters to feature Humminbird
Skeeter announced that its 2019 boats will come equipped with Humminbird electronics.
Skeeter owners event draws record numbers
The annual Skeeter Owner’s Bass Tournament held in Lake Fork, Texas, concluded with attendance of 2,295 anglers and 1,181 Skeeter boats from around the country.
VIDEO: Yamaha president asks for Modern Fish Act support
Yamaha Marine president Ben Speciale is urging the recreational boating and fishing industry to press for passage of the Modern Fish Act.
VIDEO: Yamaha to open Advanced Technology Center in Japan
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. announced today that it will open the Yamaha Motor Advanced Technology Center in Yokohama City in an effort to further advance technology developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, and IT fields.
Yamaha supply shortages should ease with engine debut
Yamaha anticipates that demand for its new 425-hp XTO Offshore outboard will help ease the supply shortages it has faced with its 2.8-liter, 4.2-liter V6 and 5.3-liter V8 outboards.
Yamaha president weighs in on size of new outboard
When details of Yamaha’s new XTO Offshore outboard were released last week, it triggered a plethora of comments about the engine’s weight on social media and boating and fishing forums.
Yamaha introduces 425-hp V-8 outboard
Yamaha Marine Group unveiled its most powerful outboard, the 425-hp XTO Offshore, at a media event today at its test facility in Bridgeport, Ala.
Yamaha’s apprentice program to launch next month
Yamaha Marine Group will formally launch its new apprenticeship program next month.
Two-time winner makes history at Bassmaster Classic
Lowrance and Yamaha Pro Jordan Lee won the 2018 Bassmaster Classic for the second year in a row.
Yamaha sponsors Jacksonville show
Yamaha has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the Jacksonville In-Water Boat Show that runs April 13 -15 at Metropolitan Park and Marina in Jacksonville, Fla.
Yamaha announces photo contest
Yamaha Marine Group is asking people to post their photos of Yamaha products as part of a “Yamaha Classic” photo contest on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.