2020 Miami Boat Show boost for boating industry 2020 Miami Boat Show boost for boating industry The Show kicked off with near record crowds on opening day Celebrating 79 years and its fifth year at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin, the 2020 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show, presented by West Marine, drew 82,171 attendees over its five-day run ending on President's Day. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 22 Feb 05:51 PST Xantrex VP promoted to President of Marine Power Xantrex VP promoted to President of Marine Power At parent company Mission Critical Electronics Xantrex Vice President and General Manager Richard Gaudet is now the President of Marine Power at Mission Critical Electronics, Xantrex's parent company. Gaudet assumed his new responsibility on January 02, 2020. by Mitul Chandrani Posted 21 Feb 13:17 PST Capria improves dry stack launching Capria improves dry stack launching Bringing speed and efficiency to a highly organized and cost-effective method Dry stacking is a highly organized and cost-effective method of storing boats. But traditional launching methods are often chaotic and hazardous. With Frontal, Lateral or Rotary Launchers from CAPRIA S.A., the process is fast and efficient. by Martin Flory Group Posted 21 Feb 05:58 PST Cobalt Boats celebrates safety milestone Cobalt Boats celebrates safety milestone Maintaining a safe workplace pays dividends Premium luxury manufacturer Cobalt Boats has announced that in 2019 it achieved the distinction of compiling more than one million hours worked without a lost-time injury. by Cobalt Boats Posted 21 Feb 05:26 PST Coast Guard Foundation to honor USCG Coast Guard Foundation to honor USCG Air Station to be recognized for heroism and mission excellence The Coast Guard Foundation announced today that its 27th annual Tribute to the Eighth Coast Guard District will be held at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. by Rus Graham Posted 20 Feb 14:25 PST Marine Marketers Association recognizes MarineMax Marine Marketers Association recognizes MarineMax For outstanding marketing communications efforts The Marine Marketers of America (MMA) recognized MarineMax for outstanding marketing communications efforts in the marine industry at the 2019 Neptune Awards ceremony. by Lisa Harrison Posted 20 Feb 07:04 PST Register for the American Boating Congress Register for the American Boating Congress Early bird pricing discount runs through Friday Registration for the 2020 American Boating Congress (ABC) is now open and NMMA is encouraging all stakeholders to reserve their spot today. Early bird pricing discount runs through Friday. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 20 Feb 06:02 PST HydroHoist launches 78-inch Dock Storage System HydroHoist launches 78-inch Dock Storage System HydroLocker Series now offers two refreshing designs HydroHoist Boat Lifts, leading manufacturer of marine equipment, announced today a new addition to their product offerings, an all-new solution to dockside storage - the rugged and innovative 78-inch Rectangular HydroLocker™. by Andrew Golden Posted 19 Feb 21:47 PST Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Recognised by the Cruising Club of America The Cruising Club of America awarded GGR 2018-2019 winner Jean-Luc Van den Heede with the 2019 Blue Water Medal for his achievements in single-handed sailing, notably six solo circumnavigations. by Don McIntyre Posted 19 Feb 06:35 PST NMMA December Powerboat Registrations Report NMMA December Powerboat Registrations Report New yacht sales ended 2019 down 6 percent NMMA have announced its December New Powerboat Registrations Report showing new powerboat retail unit sales closed the fourth quarter of 2019 up 4 percent on a rolling 3-month year-over-year (R3M YOY) basis by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 19 Feb 04:42 PST Industry leaders honored at Miami Boat Show Industry leaders honored at Miami Boat Show Program evaluated 71 products across 21 categories The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored today winners of the 2020 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptionally groundbreaking new consumer marine products. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 16 Feb 07:36 PST Women's Sailing Conference comes to Marblehead Women's Sailing Conference comes to Marblehead Beginning and experienced women sailors can jump-start their sailing lives Beginning and experienced women sailors can jump-start their sailing lives by heading to the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) 19th Annual Women's Sailing Conference slated for Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead. by Scott Croft Posted 15 Feb 07:47 PST ACR Electronics ResQLink View PLB wins award ACR Electronics ResQLink View PLB wins award Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award in the Consumer Safety Equipment category ACR Electronics' next-generation ResQLink™ View Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) has won the 2020 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award in the Consumer Safety Equipment category. by Saltwater Stone Posted 14 Feb 23:44 PST MarineMax launches new boating app MarineMax launches new boating app Big plans to make boating easier MarineMax recently announced the rollout of a new boating app in advance of the Miami International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show. They have big plans to make boating easier for their customers. by Lisa Harrison Posted 14 Feb 12:13 PST MarineMax shows tremendous growth MarineMax shows tremendous growth Expanding operations in two key Texas markets 2019 was a busy year for MarineMax, including acquisitions, new partnerships, operational optimization, and an investment in digital solutions. The largest boating retailer had a successful year and plans to grow in 2020. by Lisa Harrison Posted 14 Feb 05:12 PST Aviara debuts third model AV40 at Miami Boat Show Aviara debuts third model AV40 at Miami Boat Show New brand launches third model in inaugural year MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) modernized the luxury day boat category with the premiere of a new brand, Aviara in 2019. by MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. Posted 14 Feb 04:34 PST We'll take you right to the Miami Boat Show! We'll take you right to the Miami Boat Show! Virginia Key is serviced by free water taxi During the show, Virginia Key is serviced by free water taxi and shuttle bus service that takes you directly to a show entrance. by Miami International Boat Show Posted 14 Feb 04:31 PST NauticStar launches 191 Hybrid new hull design NauticStar launches 191 Hybrid new hull design At the Miami International Boat Show 2020 NauticStar announces the launch of its 191 Hybrid at the 2020 Miami Boat Show. Combining high-end design and affordability, the 191 Hybrid, features a newly designed hull ideal for handling choppy waters. by MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. Posted 14 Feb 03:00 PST Younique Yachts rebuilds a Swan48 and a Feadship Younique Yachts rebuilds a Swan48 and a Feadship Legendary yachts get a second life via a sustainable process The Swan was the first yacht in the Legends Reborn to be finished. The Feadship is the second, it is was delivered in the spring of 2019. It also is a great example of how yacht builders can contribute to a sustainable future. by Peter Melchers Posted 13 Feb 23:48 PST New WM-4 Satellite Weather and Audio Receiver New WM-4 Satellite Weather and Audio Receiver Navico announces launch for SiriusXM® weather and audio Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands have announced the launch of the WM-4 Marine Satellite Receiver for SiriusXM® weather and audio. by Andrew Golden Posted 13 Feb 22:10 PST