
Yellow Flags Seen in the Economy
A sharp drop in The Conference Board’s Expectations Index “indicates it may be time to exercise some caution.”

A sharp drop in The Conference Board’s Expectations Index “indicates it may be time to exercise some caution.”

The group reported record revenue of $136 million for the year.

The builder named new sales and technology officers, and confirmed a new supervisory board.

An NMMA survey of 2,000 boaters reveals that waterfront infrastructure and other issues affect how often they get out on the water.

The NMMA released a statement about the impacts the levies will have on the recreational boating industry.

Terri McCollin joins the company with more than 20 years of PR experience.

Skipperi’s technology and reservation system handles key aspects for dealerships and marinas.

Fourth-quarter net sales rose to $295.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA nearly doubled.

They toured the company headquarters in Virginia to learn about jobs, innovation and marine power solutions.

Editor-in-chief Gary Reich discusses the upcoming fall trade shows in his monthly column.

Dave Gerr designed this first-of-its-kind, all-electric, solar-powered passenger cat for the Upstream Alliance.

Kadey-Krogen and American Tugs customers describe “bullying” and “excuses” for at least a year prior to July’s bankruptcy declaration.

Macroeconomic challenges may still weigh heavy, but fall boat shows and industry events are either booking on track or expanding.


How top marine retailers are planning to win in a challenging market.

Editor-in-chief Gary Reich discusses the upcoming fall trade shows in his monthly column.

Dave Gerr designed this first-of-its-kind, all-electric, solar-powered passenger cat for the Upstream Alliance.

Kadey-Krogen and American Tugs customers describe “bullying” and “excuses” for at least a year prior to July’s bankruptcy declaration.

Macroeconomic challenges may still weigh heavy, but fall boat shows and industry events are either booking on track or expanding.

Scott Hersey, who joined the company in 2016 in the outboard customer call center, is now pro staff and sponsorship manager.

The marine valuation and marketing intelligence platform seeks to bolster further development through the funding.

Chris Ponnwitz joined the Rhode Island-based electric propulsion manufacturer as senior field sales manager.

The Yachting Ventures competition takes place Nov. 18 during Metstrade in Amsterdam.

New Zealand-based manufacturer of electric hydrofoiling vessels raised $19 million and named its first U.S. customer.

New technology introduces a variety of life jacket types that will reach the market in 2027.

Industry experts will gather Jan. 10-15 in San Antonio for Project Technical Committee meetings and more.

Manufacturers should schedule model year 2027 inspections within 30 days of signing certification agreements.

The program, offered as part of IBEX registration, will bring together marine industry executives for a keynote conversation and forum sessions.

The survey gauges retail trends and other indicators among boat dealers.

Though some boatbuilding input goods may face levies, boats are not specifically mentioned in the Section 338 tariff documents.

Jean Paul Vaele will steer the Bulgaria-based power cat builder’s international expansion and grow its dealer network.

Mike Victor will be in charge of the Contender product line at the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., dealership.

Summary: Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Sundance Marine in Grand Junction, Colorado from Ron and Susan Richardson

The company will offer the service to customers who purchase products through its U.S. dealer network, including the Sea-Doo brand.

The Grand Junction, Colo., dealership has been sold by owners Ron and Susan Richardson to Jeff Taylor.