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 Vision Marine announces next phase of strategy Vision Marine announces next phase of strategy Company plans to leverage its integrated operating platform to support technology development Vision Marine Technologies Inc. today announced the next phase of its long-term strategy to advance and commercialize marine technologies through its operating platform. by Vision Marine Technologies Posted 22 Jul 11:11 PDT LOOKOUT expands global dealer network LOOKOUT expands global dealer network Bringing AI Marine Vision to boaters worldwide LOOKOUT, the award-winning leader in AI marine vision, today announced a major expansion of its global distribution and dealer network through new strategic partnerships across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. by LOOKOUT Posted 22 Jul 08:29 PDT Network opportunities to expand at IBEX Network opportunities to expand at IBEX A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America IBEX announced a bold, expanded schedule of educational programming for its October event, bringing together more learning opportunities, more industry collaboration, and more future-focused content than ever before. by Peter Rendle Posted 22 Jul 08:00 PDT Cruisers Yachts announces new dealer in Mexico Cruisers Yachts announces new dealer in Mexico Powerboats has 18 years of experience selling recreational, sport, and fishing boats Cruisers Yachts, a premier American yacht builder with more than 70 years of heritage, has named Powerboats as its newest authorized dealer in Mexico. by Cruisers Yachts Posted 22 Jul 03:56 PDT Leading Economic Index declines Leading Economic Index declines Weak consumer expectations and fewer building permits outweighed positive financial indicators The Conference Board reports its Leading Economic Index for the U.S. declined 0.2% in June, partially reversing gains from the previous two months. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 22 Jul 03:46 PDT kMax Battery earns ICAST 2026 Best of Show Honors kMax Battery earns ICAST 2026 Best of Show Honors Serving as the power source for ePropulsion's new kMax electric propulsion platform ePropulsion Americas announce that its new kMax Battery has been named a 2026 ICAST New Product Showcase "Best of Show" Category Winner in the Energy Category, recognizing the battery's innovative design and performance for kayak anglers. by ePropulsion Posted 22 Jul 02:46 PDT Seawind Catamarans First Annual European Open Days Seawind Catamarans First Annual European Open Days Guests, industry partners and sailing enthusiasts welcomed to state-of-the-art Izmir facility Seawind Catamarans welcomed guests, industry partners, and sailing enthusiasts from across Europe to its state-of-the-art production facility in Izmir for the inaugural European Open Days. by Nhi Thi Lu Pham Posted 22 Jul 01:25 PDT