NMTA team attends NMTC Conference NMTA team attends NMTC Conference Bringing together marine trade association leaders and boat show producers NMTA President George Harris, Boat Show Director Katie McPhail, and Director of Communications Karsten McIntosh attended the 53rd Annual National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Conference in South Lake Tahoe, July 20-23. by Northwest Marine Trade Association Posted 2 Aug 16:26 PDT Seawind Monthly: Meet us in Europe this season Seawind Monthly: Meet us in Europe this season This July, Seawind Europe welcomed sailors to Izmir for an exclusive Open House This July, Seawind Europe welcomed sailors to Izmir for an exclusive Open House, showcasing our factory, service centre and the incredible Aegean coastline. At the centre of it all, were some newly launched Seawind 1170s. by The Seawind Catamarans Team Posted 2 Aug 08:22 PDT U.S. economy grows 1.5% U.S. economy grows 1.5% Down in the first quarter and below economists' expectations U.S. News reports the economy grew at a 1.5% annualized rate in the second quarter, down from 2.1% in the first quarter and below economists' expectations. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 1 Aug 03:37 PDT Grady-White ownership transition draws attention Grady-White ownership transition draws attention Eddie Smith transformed the company into one of the industry's most respected premium boat builders Grady-White Boats has announced that owner Eddie Smith is transferring control of the company to a perpetual purpose trust, an ownership model designed to preserve the company's long-standing commitment to employees, customers, dealers. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 31 Jul 07:10 PDT Scituate Boat Works expands premium offerings Scituate Boat Works expands premium offerings As Bluewater Sportfishing Boats & Honda Marine Dealer Scituate Boat Works, one of New England's premier full-service marine dealerships and service centers, has announced it has been appointed an authorized dealer for Bluewater Sportfishing Boats and Honda Marine. by Scituate Boat Works Posted 31 Jul 07:04 PDT Nordhavn to halt production on Nordhavn 41 and 51 Nordhavn to halt production on Nordhavn 41 and 51 Both models were extremely well-received, particularly the N41 of which there were 44 hulls built After the successful production and delivery of 54 Nordhavn 41 and 51s, Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE) has decided to halt production at the Istanbul-based Telgeren & Partners Factory, and retire the two models built there. by Nordhavn Posted 31 Jul 04:54 PDT July consumer confidence slips July consumer confidence slips Cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh on sentiment Consumer confidence declined modestly in July, reflecting continued caution among Americans even as planned purchases suggest household spending intentions remain resilient. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 30 Jul 06:14 PDT Dealer Week registration details announced Dealer Week registration details announced A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Dealer Week registration is now open. The event is scheduled for December 6-9, at the Tampa Convention Center, Florida. by Peter Rendle Posted 29 Jul 08:00 PDT Sec. 122 tariffs replaced with Sec. 301 tariffs Sec. 122 tariffs replaced with Sec. 301 tariffs This leaves no time gap between the expiration of universal 10% Section 122 tariffs New tariffs of 10% or 12.5%, depending on the country, levied under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, took effect Friday, July 24, 2026, at 12:01 AM ET on most imports from 60 different economies. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 29 Jul 03:44 PDT Boatbuilders unite for rare industry conversation Boatbuilders unite for rare industry conversation South Africa's boatbuilding industry has quietly earned a global reputation For the first time, four of South Africa's foremost boatbuilders will share the stage at the African Boating Conference to discuss the realities of manufacturing world-class vessels, competing in global markets. by African Boating Conference Posted 29 Jul 02:55 PDT Newport for New Products Awards judges named Newport for New Products Awards judges named New boats and products must be submitted by August 1 for awards consideration With the entry deadline quickly approaching, the Newport International Boat Show announced today the judging panel for the 2026 Newport for New Products Awards (NFNP) program. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 28 Jul 10:49 PDT Top honors, offshore journeys and new partnerships Top honors, offshore journeys and new partnerships Palm Beach 85 named Robb Report Best of the Best Palm Beach Motor Yachts continues to build momentum around the world, led by the Palm Beach 85 being named Best Motor Yacht in Robb Report's 2026 Best of the Best Awards. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 28 Jul 10:30 PDT Roundtable on maritime safety Roundtable on maritime safety Several members of Congress participated throughout the two-hour discussion On July 21, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a roundtable on maritime safety regulation and technology. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 28 Jul 05:05 PDT Fuel Your Hospital fundraiser is back Fuel Your Hospital fundraiser is back Raising over $140,000 since 2020 for hospitals across the province Maple Leaf Marinas are excited to announce that the annual Fuel Your Hospital fundraiser is back again this year over the August Civic Holiday weekend! by Maple Leaf Marinas Posted 28 Jul 03:00 PDT MRAA's Dealer Week 2026 registration opens MRAA's Dealer Week 2026 registration opens The event is scheduled for Dec. 6-9, 2026 The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Dealer Week 2026 registration is now open. The event is scheduled for Dec. 6-9, 2026, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 25 Jul 09:58 PDT Caymas Boats announces leadership promotions Caymas Boats announces leadership promotions Announcing the promotion of Todd Falk to President and Chief Operating Officer Caymas Boats announced the promotion of Todd Falk to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). by Caymas Boats Posted 24 Jul 05:11 PDT Correct Craft acquires Fluid Motion LLC Correct Craft acquires Fluid Motion LLC The acquisition includes Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats, and Solara Boats Correct Craft has announced the acquisition of Fluid Motion, the parent company of Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats, and Solara Boats. by Correct Craft Posted 24 Jul 04:46 PDT HFD5 Graphic Display now in full production HFD5 Graphic Display now in full production A replacement and upgrade for the B&G H5000 The HFD5 full colour display is now in full production, as a replacement and upgrade to the discontinued B&G H5000 display. by A+T Instruments Posted 24 Jul 02:30 PDT United Yacht Sales expands its team United Yacht Sales expands its team The boat business is family business United Yacht Sales is pleased to announce that Mary Lakyn Boutwell has joined the company and grown into her role as Marketing Specialist, building on the marketing internship where she first began working with the United team over a year ago. by United Yacht Sales Posted 23 Jul 08:44 PDT Metlakatla Indian Community clear derelict vessels Metlakatla Indian Community clear derelict vessels Project advances effort to restore coastal waterways for fishing communities The Metlakatla Indian Community is now removing 27 abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) from waterways on the Annette Islands Reserve, a major step toward cleaner, safer waterways and healthier fisheries for the community. by Bradley Weaver Posted 22 Jul 12:30 PDT