
The Pulse Report: Used Boats Still Trending
New-boat sales continue to struggle as shoppers look for deals, sometimes searching across multiple states.

New-boat sales continue to struggle as shoppers look for deals, sometimes searching across multiple states.

The marina software platform plans to use the funds to accelerate AI-driven products and international expansion.

Sean Hatherley brings more than 30 years of marine industry experience to the newly created role.

“The jobs report and other recent data point to an economy on better footing than at the beginning of the year,” says economist Ian Wyatt.

CEO Jason Lippert is retiring, and Johnny Sirpilla is taking over on an interim basis while the company searches for a replacement.

LC8 Marine will represent the New Zealand company’s amphibious boat range.

Jeanne Craig, who has three decades of publishing experience in the boating space, will lead the storied publication.

Sherwin-Williams and Nippon Paint Holdings cease their efforts to buy the Dutch coatings manufacturer.

The annual trade show is scheduled for Oct. 6-8 at the Tampa Convention Center.


Seakeeper defined today’s market for boat gyrostabilizers and continues to innovate as competition increases.

Editor Gary Reich speaks with the president of the BoatUS Foundation about the organization’s initiatives, programs and future plans.

Strong skills and calculated risk-taking define two of this year’s ABYC technician award winners.

A Maine lobsterman says 24/7 GPS tracking of his and other federally licensed lobster boats is unconstitutional.

Schools training marine technicians say that because of industry demand, job placement is 100%.


Seakeeper defined today’s market for boat gyrostabilizers and continues to innovate as competition increases.

Editor Gary Reich speaks with the president of the BoatUS Foundation about the organization’s initiatives, programs and future plans.

Strong skills and calculated risk-taking define two of this year’s ABYC technician award winners.

The propeller manufacturer appointed Jordan Hofmann director of sales and Steve Salna director of manufacturing and production.

Port Charles Harbor – Presented by Jennifer Stein Real Estate, Inc. in cooperation with National Marina Sales of Keller Williams Realty Services. Port Charles Harbor

Revenues increased 29.5% to $1.73 billion, driven in part by higher PWC shipments.

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. and The Sherwin-Williams Company had made an all-cash offer for the Interlux and Awlgrip parent.

Yanik Cantieni has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry and will manage Webasto’s finances and financial performance.

The Soundings Trade Only Group program recognizes companies rather than individual products or people.

This family-owned New Jersey dealership keeps growing. Here’s why, from company culture to marketing efforts.

Advisory group identifies what Discover Boating should be, and should not be, going forward.

At Skagit Valley College, Matt Mardesich is teaching the next generation of marine technicians.

New research offers a clear view of customer behavior and dealership necessities.

Miami-based Powerboats USA will represent the Turkish-built brand in the United States.

The survey asks boat dealers about factors that are affecting demand, and gauges retail trends and other indicators.

Meanwhile, consumers are paying more for the same volume of goods, a “yellow flag for discretionary categories,” says economics expert Brian Thompson.

The awards spotlight manufacturers shaping the future of boating through innovation in design, performance and engineering.

The new program is designed to help international companies enter the U.S. marine market.

The survey asks boat dealers about factors that are affecting demand, and gauges retail trends and other indicators.