The Economy Shed 23,000 Jobs in July
With inflation outpacing wage growth, consumers are facing higher prices and have less buying power than they did a year ago.
With inflation outpacing wage growth, consumers are facing higher prices and have less buying power than they did a year ago.
The merger of the coatings companies is expected to be finalized at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027.
Constantinos K. Constantinou moves into a senior advisor role, and Ensar Çabuk will lead the U.S. business.
The Lippert parent posted a sales decline tied largely to tariff-refund accounting and soft RV demand, even as profitability improved.
The pontoon brands say it’s the industry’s first factory-installed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration with on-water navigation built in.
Industry veterans Larry Russo and Steve Tilders will help select this year’s honorees.
The stabilizer company named All Points Boats its authorized dealer, installer and service provider for South Florida.
The organization will hold a free webinar on Supplement 66 of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.”
The Sea Tow Foundation program recognizes efforts that promote safe and responsible boating, and help build more confident boaters.
Editor-in-chief Gary Reich goes to the California high desert for a boatbuilder profile and previews the August issue in detail.
How three founding families, and now their sons, built a leading international power catamaran brand.
The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever built.
Experts describe certain business failures at West Marine as “unforgivable,” citing ways other retailers are evolving smarter.
Editor Gary Reich speaks with the CEO and president of S2 Yachts, who was born straight into the business of boatbuilding.
GOST Global is combining AI and other technology with human know-how to evolve yacht security systems.
Editor-in-chief Gary Reich goes to the California high desert for a boatbuilder profile and previews the August issue in detail.
How three founding families, and now their sons, built a leading international power catamaran brand.
The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever built.
Experts describe certain business failures at West Marine as “unforgivable,” citing ways other retailers are evolving smarter.
Floorplan loans will not move, but boat buyers will face higher financing costs, as the Fed reinforced its commitment to 2% inflation.
A 22% increase in marine segment revenue helped offset a double-digit RV decline.
Roughly 18% of the U.S. population went fishing in 2025, and total outings outings rose 3% to 918 million.
The survey gauges retail trends and other indicators among boat dealers.
Oyster Harbors Marine is a premier full-service boatyard and marina, known for providing world-class sales and service to the boating community in New England. With
Marine was a standout category, with revenue increasing 14% to $341.4 million.
The company reported revenue of $515 million, up 12% from a year earlier.
The company said economic conditions in Turkey, where the boats were built, guided the decision to end production.
Five veteran marine journalists will judge this year’s Newport for New Products program.
New partnerships in the Caribbean and Southern California give the advisory firm dedicated representation in top cruising destinations.
Llewellyn Marine Supply has proudly served the marine industry since 1936 and is one of California’s fastest-growing marine distributors. With locations in Alameda, Wilmington, and
Reuters reports the company has drawn final-round interest from Blackstone, Donerail and Centerbridge.
Cross Ocean Partners and Cheyne Capital are the new long-term owners, with Scott Millar as chief executive.
Owner Eddie Smith gifted control of the company to a perpetual purpose trust, with profits donated to charity.
Morgan Marina in Sayreville, now Jersey Yacht Center, includes 210 slips and has direct access to Raritan Bay.
Kadey-Krogen and American Tugs customers describe “bullying” and “excuses” for at least a year prior to July’s bankruptcy declaration.
