Guidance on preparing marinas for hurricane season Guidance on preparing marinas for hurricane season From Golden Marine Systems, a prominent provider of marine infrastructure solutions Golden Marine Systems, a prominent provider of marine infrastructure solutions, offers crucial guidance to prepare marinas for hurricane season. by Golden Boat Lifts Posted 8 Jun 09:49 PDT Massimo Group launches Pontoon Boat Pilot Program Massimo Group launches Pontoon Boat Pilot Program With Tractor Supply Company in Texas stores Massimo Group today announced it has launched a Pontoon Boat Pilot Program with Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, for in-store product placement in select Texas store locations. by Massimo Group Posted 7 Jun 13:30 PDT Mercury Marine launches 8hp and 9.9hp FourStroke Mercury Marine launches 8hp and 9.9hp FourStroke Designed to provide fishing enthusiasts and pro anglers with easy starts and efficient performance Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, today introduced the 8hp and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker™ outboard engines. by Mercury Marine Posted 7 Jun 07:25 PDT MarineMax launches Superyacht Division (SYD) MarineMax launches Superyacht Division (SYD) An important change within the MarineMax Group of companies MarineMax (HZO) is delighted to announce an important change within the MarineMax Group of companies. by MarineMax Posted 7 Jun 07:17 PDT TowBoatUS adds 9th location to the Texas Coast TowBoatUS adds 9th location to the Texas Coast Partners open TowBoatUS Sabine Lake on the Texas/Louisiana border Two partners at the opposite ends of the Texas Gulf Coast have teamed up to open the ninth TowBoatUS port on the Gulf, TowBoatUS Sabine Lake on the Texas/Louisiana border. by BoatUS Posted 6 Jun 14:15 PDT 2024 IBEX Innovation Awards now accepting entries 2024 IBEX Innovation Awards now accepting entries New product entries are now being accepted through August 21 The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will be hosting the prestigious IBEX Innovation Awards program during this year's event, taking place October 1-3 in Tampa. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 6 Jun 08:43 PDT PCC accepting applications for scholarships PCC accepting applications for scholarships Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers offers scholarships and grants The Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers is accepting applications for scholarships and project grants made available through the organization's Barbara Schwantes Fund (BSF). by Pacific Coast Harbormasters & Port Managers Posted 6 Jun 07:22 PDT Polaris Adventures expanding its offerings Polaris Adventures expanding its offerings Customers may now enjoy boating adventures at select outfitter locations across the U.S Polaris Adventures, the experience business of global powersports leader Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), announces the expansion of boat rentals across its ever growing network, providing more ways for customers to enjoy the outdoors. by Polaris Adventures Posted 5 Jun 15:57 PDT This week's marine industry headlines This week's marine industry headlines A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The Biden administration issued a press release announcing the Federal Register Notice (FRN) on the proposed modifications to the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China and limited exclusion process for certain machinery. by Peter Rendle Posted 5 Jun 13:00 PDT Avikus NeuBoat System on new AquaSport Flagship Avikus NeuBoat System on new AquaSport Flagship A standard-fit option on AS28 for model year 2025 Avikus, HD Hyundai's autonomous navigation in-house startup, is now a standard-fit option on AquaSport's brand-new flagship, the AS28 for model year 2025. by Avikus Posted 5 Jun 10:45 PDT Catherine Pourre appointed Chairwoman of the Board Catherine Pourre appointed Chairwoman of the Board After Groupe Beneteau's Annual General Meeting Groupe Beneteau's Annual General Meeting was Tuesday in the presence of its shareholders. Following the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors elected Catherine POURRE as Chairwoman of the Board of Groupe Beneteau. by Groupe Beneteau Posted 5 Jun 02:43 PDT Groupe Beneteau publishes its 2023 Essentials Groupe Beneteau publishes its 2023 Essentials Looking back on a remarkable year Celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, Groupe Beneteau unveils its business report for 2023. It's an opportunity for the world leader in yachting to look back on a remarkable year, and to take stock of its environmental and societal commitments. by Beneteau Group Posted 5 Jun 00:37 PDT TopSide Marinas acquires Midwest-Based Bay Marine TopSide Marinas acquires Midwest-Based Bay Marine Acquisition of two marinas on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan TopSide Marinas, a family-owned company that acquires and operates high-quality marinas around the country, recently announced the acquisition of two marinas on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan. by TopSide Marinas Posted 4 Jun 16:49 PDT NMMA Hall of Fame Award nominations deadline NMMA Hall of Fame Award nominations deadline Nominations are now being accepted until June 27 Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Award. NMMA Hall of Fame inductees are industry icons — visionaries whose outstanding contributions have and continue to advance, guide, and transform the industry. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 4 Jun 16:46 PDT Palm Beach Motor Yachts and the 52 Super Series Palm Beach Motor Yachts and the 52 Super Series Announced as official Motor Yacht partner for the regattas We are thrilled to share that Palm Beach Motor Yachts will be the official Motor Yacht Partner for the 2024 52 Super Series. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 4 Jun 15:46 PDT XR 41 Revealed! XR 41 Revealed! We spoke to Kræn Nielsen, CEO of X-Yachts, to find out more The XR 41 marks X-Yachts return to out-and-out race yachts, and has been designed in close cooperation with leading design teams. The boat is optimized for ORC racing and built with the finest material and most advanced technology available. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Jun 04:00 PDT Mercury Marine launches the Avator™ 75e and 110e Mercury Marine launches the Avator™ 75e and 110e Expanding the range to power bigger sustainable adventures on the water Following successful previews earlier this year at the CES in Las Vegas and the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, today officially launched the Avator™ 75e and 110e electric outboards. by Mercury Marine Posted 4 Jun 03:24 PDT Congressman Bruce Westerman joins ASA Congressman Bruce Westerman joins ASA The most pressing topics facing the sport today Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and ASA's VP of Government Affairs, Mike Leonard, touch on a few of the most pressing topics facing the sport today by American Sportfishing Association Posted 3 Jun 22:43 PDT Suntex Marinas completes merger with Almar Marinas Suntex Marinas completes merger with Almar Marinas Almar is the largest operator of coastal marinas on the west coast of the United States Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), announced today that it has completed the process of joining forces with Almar Marinas through the acquisition of four marinas located in Oakland that had been pending. by Suntex Marinas Posted 3 Jun 16:14 PDT Biden Administration announces new section 301 Biden Administration announces new section 301 NMMA urged the administration to reinstate all exclusions for marine products The Biden administration issued a press release announcing the FRN on the proposed modifications to the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China and limited exclusion process for certain machinery – which the administration disclosed this month. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 3 Jun 15:28 PDT