
Outdoor Network Acquires NauticStar Boats
The acquisition marks the company’s expansion into boatbuilding.

The acquisition marks the company’s expansion into boatbuilding.

Brenna D. Preisser will serve as an independent director for the engineered components company.

Michele Goldsmith speaks with the founder of Yachting Ventures.

Third-generation leader Michael Medart helmed the family-owned distributor for 32 years.

The wake and surf brand will be built at Whisper’s Crownline facility in West Frankfort, Ill.

Applications for Startup x Investor Day are now being accepted from emerging businesses.

New partners in Maine, Nova Scotia and Bermuda continue the Finnish builder’s expansion.

John Ruch will take over as president in January.

Consolidated revenue was $1.99 billion, a 12% increase compared with the prior-year quarter.


This year’s EPIC Award winners are leading the boating industry in innovation, culture, manufacturing and more.

Dealers say new-boat prices are far higher than what some shoppers believe is reasonable, and the causes of the gap will be tough to reconcile.

This Florida-based dealership plans a dedicated Axopar location and a new Palm Beach Gardens store.

Editor-in-chief David Gee speaks with the director of boot Düsseldorf.

How smart marketers are turning caution into connection, trust and transaction.


This year’s EPIC Award winners are leading the boating industry in innovation, culture, manufacturing and more.

Dealers say new-boat prices are far higher than what some shoppers believe is reasonable, and the causes of the gap will be tough to reconcile.

This Florida-based dealership plans a dedicated Axopar location and a new Palm Beach Gardens store.

Monomoy Capital Partners proposed $101 cash per share for the Lippert parent, adding a layer to its merger with Patrick.

In this video, editor-in-chief David Gee shares news and takes us around the first day of the world’s largest in-water boat show.

Bluewater Yacht Sales, with 10 locations from Maryland to Florida, will represent the North Carolina builder.

Soundings Trade Only editor-in-chief David Gee talks with the Propspeed chief executive officer.

With FLIBS underway, the show will serve as a barometer of consumers’ willingness to spend.

More power. Less noise. Greater comfort. A simpler boating experience.

More than 1,300 boats are on display, and more than 100,000 visitors are expected in Fort Lauderdale.

The recent session explored the forces, challenges and opportunities shaping dealerships in an evolving boating marketplace (recording available).

The Italian builder posted a 13.6% gain in revenue after a “challenging first half,” though it reduced its full-year outlook.

Yachtspassion will represent the Bulgaria-based catamaran builder exclusively in these countries.

Smarter technology. Greater customization. An enhanced onboard experience.

The Bennington, Godfrey and Hurricane parent said marine sales climbed 29% on pontoon demand.

Joe Mercurio has a background in sales channel and brand management.

A total of 153 entries from 30 countries set a record for the marine equipment awards program at Metstrade.

The company is opening a 15,000-square-meter facility in Canet-en-Roussilion, France, to expand services for larger vessels.

Michele Goldsmith speaks with Marine Components general manager Jason Vance.