Beneteau to launch redesigned Gran Turismo range Beneteau to launch redesigned Gran Turismo range The ambitious plans will see the launch of three new models in just six months BENETEAU, the world's leading marine brand, has announced an overhaul of their Gran Turismo range to create a new generation of luxury 'Crossover Express Cruisers' that better meets the evolving needs of their customers. by Beneteau Posted 26 Apr 11:34 PDT Count down on to Virgin Islands Boating Exhibition Count down on to Virgin Islands Boating Exhibition The hottest yacht show in the Caribbean The countdown is on to the hottest yacht show in the Caribbean. The second annual Virgin Islands Boating Exhibition (VIBE) will take place May 15-18 at IGY's Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, four-time winner of International Superyacht Marina of the Year. by Carol Bareuther Posted 26 Apr 08:43 PDT Dockmate builds sales and support team Dockmate builds sales and support team After period of rapid growth Dockmate adds new Business Development Manager and Product Specialist Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, has announced it has appointed Spencer Coveney and Josh Taylor to fill the positions of Product Specialist and Business Development Manager, respectively. by Dockmate Posted 25 Apr 09:27 PDT ePropulsion & Heysea Yachts unveil the Seaview 59 ePropulsion & Heysea Yachts unveil the Seaview 59 A new era in electric-powered catamarans ePropulsion, a global leader in marine electric propulsion system and services, has once again partnered with Heysea Yachts to introduce the new Seaview 59 catamaran. by ePropulsion Posted 25 Apr 00:29 PDT MPC reports first quarter financial results MPC reports first quarter financial results Net sales decreased 15% year-over-year to $59.0 million Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) (the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats, announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. by Marine Products Corporation Posted 24 Apr 16:31 PDT White House considers cutting China Tariffs White House considers cutting China Tariffs Trump is considering reducing the tariff rate on Chinese imports to 50-65% According to an April 23 Wall Street Journal report, President Trump is considering reducing the tariff rate on Chinese imports to 50-65%. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 24 Apr 16:25 PDT ABYC 2025 Outstanding Technician Awards winners ABYC 2025 Outstanding Technician Awards winners Marine industry celebrates ten exceptional technicians during national recognition week The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week. by Shannon Aronson Posted 24 Apr 14:20 PDT Introducing the Datrex Life Floats Introducing the Datrex Life Floats American craftsmanship meets maritime safety Datrex, Inc. is proud to announce our newest product line: USCG-approved Life Floats, engineered and manufactured in our facilities in the United States. by Datrex Posted 24 Apr 09:29 PDT FarSounder expands citizen science capabilities FarSounder expands citizen science capabilities With whale and trash reporting feature FarSounder is excited to announce the release of a new citizen science feature in its latest SonaSoft™ software update. by FarSounder, Inc. Posted 24 Apr 09:26 PDT BRP shareholders meeting set for May 29 BRP shareholders meeting set for May 29 Completely virtual annual and special meeting The Company is holding the Meeting as a completely virtual meeting, which all shareholders, regardless of geographic location and equity ownership, will have an equal opportunity to attend. by BRP Posted 24 Apr 08:35 PDT Game-changing sea chest system Game-changing sea chest system Euro Marine Group awarded U.S. patent Euro Marine Group Ltd. has secured a U.S. patent (No. 12,240,564 B2) for a deceptively simple, yet radically game-changing invention: integrated sea chests and a discharge system that may quietly redefine how seawater is managed aboard modern yachts. by Lazzara Yachts Posted 24 Apr 06:14 PDT "Steady as she goes" is the industry message "Steady as she goes" is the industry message A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America As the recreational boating industry faces shifting economic tides, understanding the sentiments of its leaders has never been more critical. by Peter Rendle Posted 23 Apr 08:00 PDT MarsKeel Brings History Back to Life MarsKeel Brings History Back to Life With a Custom Keel for SY Doris, first built in 1905 The keel of any yacht is more than ballast. It's one of the foundations of stability, and safety. But what happens when that foundation is missing entirely? That was the challenge posed by the full rebuilding of SY Doris. by MarsKeel Technology Posted 23 Apr 06:30 PDT Legendary Sunfish sailboat returns to U.S. shores Legendary Sunfish sailboat returns to U.S. shores SERO Innovation in Marine City launches the first US-built Sunfish in years SERO Innovation is proud to announce the return of the iconic Sunfish sailboat to American manufacturing, now being built along the shores of the St. Clair River in Marine City, Michigan. by SERO Innovation Posted 23 Apr 06:03 PDT GOST® announces strategic company restructuring GOST® announces strategic company restructuring Company founding partner Brian Kane named President and Chief Executive Officer GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies) announced today strategic company restructuring and leadership changes to better serve its customers and further expand the company's reach around the world. by GOST Posted 22 Apr 22:44 PDT Brownell celebrates opening of new facility Brownell celebrates opening of new facility New 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, located in Dartmouth, Mass Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, manufacturer of the highest-quality, safest boat storage equipment on the market, now celebrating more than 70 years of operation, announced today the opening of its new manufacturing facility. by Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment Posted 22 Apr 16:54 PDT Marine Service Technician Week Kicks Off Today Marine Service Technician Week Kicks Off Today Join the industry to celebrate marine techs, April 21-25 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) kicks off the fourth annual International Marine Service Technician Week today, a social media-driven celebration running through Friday, April 25. by Shannon Aronson Posted 21 Apr 06:34 PDT The Multihull Company partners with Nautitech The Multihull Company partners with Nautitech Pleased to announce their appointment as an authorized dealer The Multihull Company is pleased to announce their appointment as an authorized dealer for Nautitech Catamarans. This exciting partnership marks a significant expansion in The Multihull Company's portfolio of world-class cruising catamarans. by The Multihull Company Posted 20 Apr 06:32 PDT Cautious optimism in Q1 2025 Survey Cautious optimism in Q1 2025 Survey In U.S. Recreational Marine Manufacturing Executives report As the recreational boating industry faces shifting economic tides, understanding the sentiments of its leaders has never been more critical. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 18 Apr 16:10 PDT Lynn Fischer joins GB Marine Group Lynn Fischer joins GB Marine Group As Global Chief Marketing Officer GB Marine Group, designer and builder of the iconic Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts brands, is excited to announce the appointment of Lynn Fischer as Chief Marketing Officer. by Grand Banks Yachts Posted 18 Apr 12:24 PDT