What's the link between loudspeakers and boats? What's the link between loudspeakers and boats? What does Gulf Craft have to say about the changes in usage and ownership of boats? If boat usage and/or ownership has changed and is a-changing more each day, then how about some of the companies/builders in the industry? What do they think? What are they doing? by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 15 Oct 09:15 PDT Strategic US parternship announced Strategic US parternship announced By Gottifredi Maffioli and Kingfisher Yacht Ropes at the Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026 Gottifredi Maffioli and Kingfisher Yacht Ropes are delighted to announce a strengthened strategic partnership for the United States market, working together to expand the availability and support of the renowned range of performance sailing ropes. by Kingfisher Yacht Ropes Posted 15 Oct 08:59 PDT NMMA announces new boat show in Dallas NMMA announces new boat show in Dallas The launch of the DTX Boat Show reflects NMMA's continued boat shows investment in major markets The NMMA announced today it is adding a new show to its industry-owned Discover Boating boat show portfolio. The Discover Boating DTX Boat Show will debut March 18-21, 2027, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 15 Oct 08:10 PDT Newport Boat Show draws strong attendance Newport Boat Show draws strong attendance New fishing village, additional attendee experiences and local partnerships shaped 2026 event The Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport, concluded its 55th annual event on September 20 after four days on Newport's downtown waterfront. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 15 Oct 08:06 PDT Patrick Coote appointed Denison Yachting President Patrick Coote appointed Denison Yachting President Marking the beginning of an ambitious new chapter for the company Denison Yachting is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Coote as President of Denison Yachting worldwide, marking the beginning of an ambitious new chapter for one of the most established and respected names in international yachting. by Denison Yachting Posted 15 Oct 04:03 PDT State of industry address at IBEX State of industry address at IBEX A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Last week at the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer opened the annual IBEX Industry Breakfast with a state of the industry address to a sold-out crowd. by Peter Rendle Posted 14 Oct 08:00 PDT OCM delivers dual-role RHIB to Hopewell Fire & EMS OCM delivers dual-role RHIB to Hopewell Fire & EMS The boat will also operate as a designated asset of the MIRT for the Port of Virginia The vessel serves a dual role: fire and rescue operations for the fire department, and patrol, boarding, and port security missions for the Hopewell Police Department. by Ocean Craft Marine Posted 14 Oct 02:24 PDT ACR Electronics Electronic Flares Campaign award ACR Electronics Electronic Flares Campaign award The central aim of the campaign is to call for a global standard to recognise eflare technology Safety and survival technology leader ACR Electronics has been recognized by the Sea Tow Foundation™ for its global campaign to drive maritime industry transition to electronic flares. by ACR Electronics Posted 13 Oct 07:37 PDT State of the Industry Address at IBEX State of the Industry Address at IBEX Industry influence, access and market growth highlighted Last week at the IBEX in Tampa, NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer opened the annual IBEX Industry Breakfast with a state of the industry address to a sold-out crowd of recreational marine industry professionals. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 13 Oct 07:06 PDT World Cat celebrates dealers & sales professionals World Cat celebrates dealers & sales professionals Awards recognize individual sales achievement, dealer performance, market share World Cat™ honored its top-performing dealers and sales professionals at its Annual Dealer Meeting, held at the JW Marriott in Tampa, Florida. by World Cat Boats Posted 13 Oct 06:48 PDT FLIBS announces notable vessels and world debuts FLIBS announces notable vessels and world debuts From a 305-ft superyacht to next-gen hybrid tech The 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will return Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 with an impressive lineup of yachts, world premieres and new models showcasing the latest in design, performance and marine technology. by Marine Industries Association of South Florida Posted 13 Oct 06:24 PDT boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf Over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations across 15 exhibition halls The 58th boot Düsseldorf will welcome over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations from all over the world, showcasing the diversity of boating, surfing and diving in all their facets. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 13 Oct 00:00 PDT NMMA announces new executive committee NMMA announces new executive committee Brunswick's Aine Denari elected chair as new Board leadership team begins two-year term NMMA announced its new Executive Committee for the 2027-2028 term, led by chair Aine Denari, incoming CEO of Brunswick Corporation and current president of Navico Group and Brunswick chief technology officer. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 12 Oct 06:40 PDT Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved Bidding to Start Friday 23rd October and will end on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 2pm AEST. Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved. by Marine Auctions Posted 11 Oct 13:02 PDT Abandoned boats removed from Terrebonne Basin Abandoned boats removed from Terrebonne Basin Cleanup sets stage for upcoming Turning the Tide Summit on abandoned vessel removal and prevention The BoatUS Foundation and TPCG has announced the removal of two abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) from waterways across Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, a major milestone in the parish's effort to clear its bayous of sunken and derelict boats. by Bradley Weaver Posted 10 Oct 09:38 PDT Mercury Marine introduces Vessel Interface Module Mercury Marine introduces Vessel Interface Module VIM monitors system status and can automatically disable selected propulsion functions Mercury Marine today introduced the new Vessel Interface Module (VIM) at IBEX 2026, a configurable solution that enables Mercury propulsion systems to respond intelligently to conditions elsewhere on the boat. by Mercury Marine Posted 9 Oct 12:23 PDT Lund Boats introduces new 2027 HG Pro Series Lund Boats introduces new 2027 HG Pro Series Combining hardtop protection with big-water capability Lund Boats today unveiled the all-new Model Year 2027 HG Pro Series, a purpose-built heavy-gauge aluminum platform designed for anglers who pursue big-water fisheries in changing conditions. by Lund Boats Posted 9 Oct 08:22 PDT National Boating Safety Awards winners announced National Boating Safety Awards winners announced Recognizing outstanding efforts within the marine industry, helping create more confident boaters The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national non-profit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. by Sea Tow Foundation Posted 7 Oct 10:50 PDT IBEX Award winners announced IBEX Award winners announced A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's leading trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. by Peter Rendle Posted 7 Oct 08:00 PDT MIASF announces RefitX MIASF announces RefitX New marine industry conference & expo to debut at FLIBS 2027 The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), owner of the FLIBS, is excited to announce the launch of RefitX, a new two-day conference and exhibition dedicated exclusively to the yacht refit industry that will debut during FLIBS 2027. by Marine Industries Association of South Florida Posted 7 Oct 05:13 PDT