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

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.

Marine sector quarterly revenue increased 14% year-over-year.

In this video, editor-in-chief David Gee speaks with senior Volvo Penta leaders and a frontline salesperson.

The session with partner Lightspeed will identify opportunities to improve dealership performance using artificial intelligence.

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

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.

The MRAA president shares some thoughts as Dealer Week approaches.

Electric hydrofoil boards reveal a lot about the path from emerging technology to practical industry guidance.

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.

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.

New technology. Evolving customer needs. Growing opportunities in the marine aftermarket.

Net sales were $516 million, and organic growth was up 3%, though the company posted a loss.

Volvo Penta “continued to show strength” with net sales of $535 million, up 5% year-over-year.

The Sweden-based builder, whose brands include EdgeWater in the U.S., sharply reduced its quarterly loss.

Harbor Marine in Everett will continue to offer service, repairs, maintenance and supplies under the same business name.

The Marine Marketers of America program honors marketing communications across 22 categories.