
Shorting the Circuit
Electrification of boats is still a few years away, but sustainable, emissions-reducing fuels are available now, and the marine industry needs to do its part to reduce CO2 emissions

Electrification of boats is still a few years away, but sustainable, emissions-reducing fuels are available now, and the marine industry needs to do its part to reduce CO2 emissions

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show welcomed 100,000 visitors from 35 countries to six venues across the city

The American Boating Congress — the recreational boating and fishing industry’s annual advocacy event — is returning May 8-10 to Washington, D.C.

The recreational vehicle industry, like the marine industry, saw all-time-high sales during the Covid-19 pandemic, and now leaders in both realms are working on ways to keep those newcomers in the fold.

This issue has a theme that dips a toe into boating and RVing, two industries that share many similarities.

NMMA Certification is the premier product certification program for boats, yachts, boat trailers, personal watercraft and marine oils in the United States.

Fear of an impending exodus, especially with concerns about a looming economic recession, has leaders at the MRAA, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation urging the industry to start focusing immediately on improving customer service as the primary way to retain these boaters.

The Discover Boating team, powered by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the National Marine Manufacturers Association, is looking ahead to continued industry momentum this year.

Many Americans have experienced the unique sense of joy and freedom that comes with spending time in the great outdoors, and as more and more Americans flock to our nation’s waterways, Congress must focus on protecting boating access across the nation.

Here’s what industry leaders see coming in 2023 in the areas of technology, engines, boat sales, political advocacy, mergers and acquisitions, and the workforce.

Electrification of boats is still a few years away, but sustainable, emissions-reducing fuels are available now, and the marine industry needs to do its part to reduce CO2 emissions

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show welcomed 100,000 visitors from 35 countries to six venues across the city

The American Boating Congress — the recreational boating and fishing industry’s annual advocacy event — is returning May 8-10 to Washington, D.C.

The recreational vehicle industry, like the marine industry, saw all-time-high sales during the Covid-19 pandemic, and now leaders in both realms are working on ways to keep those newcomers in the fold.

This issue has a theme that dips a toe into boating and RVing, two industries that share many similarities.

NMMA Certification is the premier product certification program for boats, yachts, boat trailers, personal watercraft and marine oils in the United States.

Fear of an impending exodus, especially with concerns about a looming economic recession, has leaders at the MRAA, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation urging the industry to start focusing immediately on improving customer service as the primary way to retain these boaters.

The Discover Boating team, powered by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the National Marine Manufacturers Association, is looking ahead to continued industry momentum this year.

Many Americans have experienced the unique sense of joy and freedom that comes with spending time in the great outdoors, and as more and more Americans flock to our nation’s waterways, Congress must focus on protecting boating access across the nation.

Here’s what industry leaders see coming in 2023 in the areas of technology, engines, boat sales, political advocacy, mergers and acquisitions, and the workforce.