Groupe Beneteau unveils its first motor foiler Groupe Beneteau unveils its first motor foiler A new innovation, unveiling its concept foiling motor yacht It took just nine months for the teams from Groupe Beneteau, working closely with the best partners in France, to conceive, design, develop and build this next-generation flying boat. by Beneteau Group Posted 19 Feb 04:08 PST 2019 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award 2019 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award The NMMA honor John Thommen, Founder & CEO of Ocean Marketing, Inc. The NMMA today honored John Thommen, Founder and CEO, Ocean Marketing, Inc., with the 2019 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award, which recognizes individuals who've made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 18 Feb 19:19 PST Larson Electronics releases 18W LED Boat Light Bar Larson Electronics releases 18W LED Boat Light Bar 1,400 lumens, 10-30V DC, IP67 waterproof rated Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting sector, announced the release of an 18-watt LED boat light bar for use on a variety of boat types. by Rob Bresnahan Posted 16 Feb 14:28 PST Fusion extends Signature Series Amplifier range Fusion extends Signature Series Amplifier range To enhance on board audio experience Fusion®, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, announced today the release of two new additions to its industry-leading range of marine audio entertainment products, the Signature Series six- and eight-channel class-D marine amplifiers. by Andrew Golden Posted 16 Feb 00:38 PST Evinrude announces $2M engine donation to ABYC Evinrude announces $2M engine donation to ABYC To combat industry-wide technician shortage Evinrude, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) announced today that Evinrude will donate two million dollars' worth of Evinrude ETEC G2 3.4L V6 outboard engines by Rus Graham Posted 15 Feb 07:29 PST 2018 Neptune Awards winners 2018 Neptune Awards winners Announed by the Marine Marketers of America Marine Marketers of America (MMA) today announced the winners of its 2018 Neptune Awards for Marine Marketing Excellence during the Miami International Boat Show. by Sally Helme Posted 15 Feb 05:23 PST Cox Powertrain's Florida distributor announced Cox Powertrain's Florida distributor announced One of the region's chief Caterpillar dealers Ring Power Corporation, one of Florida's largest maritime propulsion specialists and one of the region's chief Caterpillar dealers, was today announced as Cox Powertrain's exclusive distributor for Florida. by Saltwater Stone Posted 15 Feb 04:35 PST Mercury Marine unveils electronic controls Mercury Marine unveils electronic controls Making the operation easier and more precise At the launch of the Miami International Boat Show, Mercury Marine, the world leader in marine propulsion, introduced a new suite of technological solutions for controlling five- and six-engine arrays of outboard boat engines. by Lee Gordon Posted 15 Feb 04:12 PST Mercury Marine launches 400hp Verado engine Mercury Marine launches 400hp Verado engine The company's highest horsepower Verado branded outboard engine Since the launch of the 350hp Verado and the Mercury Racing 400R four years ago, consumers have been requesting a higher horsepower Verado engine, and today, boaters around the world will have the opportunity to repower. by Lee Gordon Posted 14 Feb 07:40 PST Bellingham Marine CEO will retire at end of 2019 Bellingham Marine CEO will retire at end of 2019 A transition plan is in place. Owner and Chairman, Joe Ueberroth, will assume the title of CEO Everett Babbitt, Bellingham Marine CEO, has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2019. Following his retirement, he will continue to serve as a Director of the company. by Roxie Comstock Posted 14 Feb 06:02 PST Twin Disc sells Mill Log Twin Disc sells Mill Log To Palmer Johnson Power Systems Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN), a global leader in power transmission technology for marine and land-based applications, announced that effective March 4, 2019, Palmer Johnson Power Systems will acquire Twin Disc's distribution rights to sell and service by Martin Flory Group Posted 14 Feb 05:40 PST Progressive Insurance St. Louis Boat & Sportshow Progressive Insurance St. Louis Boat & Sportshow Attendance was up 4% from 2018 attendance Attendance was up 4% from 2018 attendance, and up 3% from the three year average of 22,508. Traffic was steady throughout the show, even with a closing day ice storm, with several exhibitors reporting increased sales over previous years. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 14 Feb 04:51 PST New ALTO Flotation Belt & Deckvest VITO lifejacket New ALTO Flotation Belt & Deckvest VITO lifejacket Showcased by Spinlock at the Miami International Boat Show Designed to dramatically improve comfort, reliability and ease of use in all watersports, the ALTO feels invisible when worn yet still offers a certified 50N Buoyancy Aid. by Spinlock Posted 14 Feb 04:00 PST Bavaria in Miami, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Tulln Bavaria in Miami, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Tulln Important international boat shows on the agenda for Bavaria Yachts The Bavaria R55 will be presented at the Eurasia Tuzla Boat Show in Istanbul, and at the Austrian Boat Show in Tulln, the Bavaria C45 will celebrate its Austrian debut. by Bavaria Yachts Posted 14 Feb 02:27 PST Sneak Peek - New Maritimo X50 Sneak Peek - New Maritimo X50 See the new Maritimo X50 before her launch at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show See the new Maritimo X50 before her launch at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, 12 months after he bigger sister, the X60, did the same thing. by John Curnow, Editor, Powerboat-World.com Posted 13 Feb 22:44 PST Glomex posts impressive sales numbers for 2018 Glomex posts impressive sales numbers for 2018 Glomex Marine Antennas USA posted 357% sales growth in its first year Glomex Marine Antennas USA has posted 357% sales growth in its first year. The impressive figure was fueled by the company securing relationships with over 250 distributors, dealers and rep groups throughout the US and Canada. by Martin Flory Group Posted 13 Feb 05:01 PST New technology a focal point of Boston Whaler New technology a focal point of Boston Whaler Commitment to innovation and excellence will be on full display at Miami Boat Show Boston Whaler's commitment to innovation and excellence will be on full display at the Miami International Boat Show, coming to the Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin from February 14–18. by Boston Whaler Posted 13 Feb 04:15 PST Yanmar develops basic technology with JAMSTEC Yanmar develops basic technology with JAMSTEC Yanmar has undertaken development of underlying technologies for robotic boats and auto-docking With long established track record of R&D in various fields of robotics and IT, Yanmar has been working to meld the hardware side of its boatbuilding and recreational marine domains with basic development of underlying IT and robotics technologies. by Yanmar Posted 12 Feb 03:47 PST Eagle Class 53 sails for the first time Eagle Class 53 sails for the first time With its full Hybrid Wing rig The Eagle Class 53 sailed for the first time with its Hybrid wing and jib in a gentle 8 knots of breeze on flat water off the island of St Thomas in the USVI recently. by Eagle Class Posted 11 Feb 23:18 PST NWSA Women's Sailing Conference slated for June 1 NWSA Women's Sailing Conference slated for June 1 Educational opportunities from some of country's most experienced and exceptional sailing women Beginning and experienced woman sailors can jump-start their sailing lives by heading to the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) 18th Annual Women's Sailing Conference. by Scott Croft Posted 11 Feb 06:47 PST