
Miami 2026: ‘A Difficult Environment’
A report from the Miami International Boat Show as the marine industry looks toward a new season.

A report from the Miami International Boat Show as the marine industry looks toward a new season.

Several experts weigh in on what that could mean for boat sales as the Miami show gets into full swing.

Marine magazines from parent company Firecrown Media won 35 awards in the annual Boating Writers International writing contest.

Joshua Matthews succeeds Dan Sherlock, who retired after two decades with American Honda Motor.

Thomas Sellier most recently was product and sales manager at electronics distributor Navicom.

The show has a $955.6 million economic impact in Florida, with 100,000 attendees expected across four locations through Sunday.

Adam Cove and Potentia Manufacturing Group, with a team of machine-shop operators, purchased Edson.

Central Marine Midland will be the exclusive dealer for Ontario.

Tom McMullen joins the apparel brand to fill the newly created position.


Manufacturers and dealers alike say the industry must respond to consumer demand for more transparency in boat pricing. But how?

Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years

Scanstrut built a global business around innovative marine engineering and rigorous testing

Editor Gary Reich speaks with the chief executive officer of Barton Marine Equipment

Winners of this year’s ABYC awards have each left a lasting legacy on boating


Manufacturers and dealers alike say the industry must respond to consumer demand for more transparency in boat pricing. But how?

Marine Travelift has been changing how yards, boatbuilders and marinas get things done for almost 70 years

Scanstrut built a global business around innovative marine engineering and rigorous testing

NMMA reports steady attendance and sales momentum at its recent Chicago and Louisville boat shows.

The cash-and-stock transaction for the Robalo and Chaparral builder is valued at approximately $232.2 million.

The North Carolina-based builder added three authorized servicing dealers in Florida.

Situated on Lake Wakatipu, the club is the company’s third in the country, joining Auckland and Christchurch.

OVERVIEW: Worth Avenue Yachts is looking for a senior sales broker for the Worth Avenue Yachts office in Seattle. The successful candidate will be experienced

“Developments in North America” contributed to 2025 net sales declining 16.6% year-over-year.

Matthew Mardesich is an instructor in engines and mechanical systems at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Wash.

Emily Dale will oversee content and strategy, and lead the agency’s team of producers and strategists.

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

Donerail is proposing an all-cash deal that would value the company at approximately $1 billion.

Trade Only Today reports from the three-day marina industry conference in Daytona Beach, which opened yesterday.

Its Startup Zone is a platform for emerging companies to gain visibility and connect with industry decision-makers.

Seven judges will evaluate product entries across 21 categories, with winners announced during the Miami show next week.

Delmarva Marine Group will represent the Viking and Valhalla brands in the Chesapeake Bay region and part of Delaware.

Massachusetts State Rep. Kathy LaNatra was named Legislative Official of the Year at the annual event.

The group’s annual recognition of marine service technicians will be held April 20-24.