ABYC Publishes Updated Industry Standards
August 5, 2026
The organization will hold a free webinar on Supplement 66 of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.”
The organization will hold a free webinar on Supplement 66 of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.”
Stakeholders in multiple segments of the industry say 2024 is likely to be the bumpiest ride in a while.
Despite persistent inflation concerns, some continued supply-chain challenges and fears of a looming recession, mergers and acquisitions continue in the recreational marine industry.
On June 6, National Marine Manufacturers Association president and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer testified before Congress that a proposal by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The pressure dealers and manufacturers are feeling could be significantly reduced if there was a better understanding of and responsiveness to the cyclical nature of our industry. Dealers must balance the right product offerings and the right amount of product with the demands of the marketplace, while manufacturers seek efficient, consistent production output.
Developing customers who love you is a long game, not a short grab for profits. Dealers are right to be concerned about headwinds the industry is facing, but everyone at dealerships still must maintain focus on the customer experience.
As a new boating season gets underway, the top threat to boater access and businesses that depend on the marine industry is the federal government’s proposed speed restrictions along much of the Atlantic coast of the United States.
As interest in boats and other recreational goods adjusts to a new normal after the pandemic, the mission of Discover Boating — powered by the NMMA and the MRAA — remains focused on attracting the next generation of boaters, and retaining and growing current boaters.
Soundings Trade Only met up with Dometic Marine’s Eric Fetchko, president of Dometic Marine Global since April 2020, to discuss consolidation, electrification, technology, market headwinds and more.
Without advocacy, the marine industry wouldn’t have a voice. Each May, the NMMA’s American Boating Congress gathers marine industry stakeholders in Washington, D.C. and includes discussions with members of Congress and administration officials about what’s affecting the marine industry and where we need their help.
The organization will hold a free webinar on Supplement 66 of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.”
Stakeholders in multiple segments of the industry say 2024 is likely to be the bumpiest ride in a while.
Despite persistent inflation concerns, some continued supply-chain challenges and fears of a looming recession, mergers and acquisitions continue in the recreational marine industry.
On June 6, National Marine Manufacturers Association president and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer testified before Congress that a proposal by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The pressure dealers and manufacturers are feeling could be significantly reduced if there was a better understanding of and responsiveness to the cyclical nature of our industry. Dealers must balance the right product offerings and the right amount of product with the demands of the marketplace, while manufacturers seek efficient, consistent production output.
Developing customers who love you is a long game, not a short grab for profits. Dealers are right to be concerned about headwinds the industry is facing, but everyone at dealerships still must maintain focus on the customer experience.
As a new boating season gets underway, the top threat to boater access and businesses that depend on the marine industry is the federal government’s proposed speed restrictions along much of the Atlantic coast of the United States.
As interest in boats and other recreational goods adjusts to a new normal after the pandemic, the mission of Discover Boating — powered by the NMMA and the MRAA — remains focused on attracting the next generation of boaters, and retaining and growing current boaters.
Soundings Trade Only met up with Dometic Marine’s Eric Fetchko, president of Dometic Marine Global since April 2020, to discuss consolidation, electrification, technology, market headwinds and more.
Without advocacy, the marine industry wouldn’t have a voice. Each May, the NMMA’s American Boating Congress gathers marine industry stakeholders in Washington, D.C. and includes discussions with members of Congress and administration officials about what’s affecting the marine industry and where we need their help.
