BoatUS offers updated Hurricane Preparation Guide BoatUS offers updated Hurricane Preparation Guide Who else wants to protect their boat from hurricane damage? If you want to know how to best protect recreational boats from damage in a hurricane, ask the experts who've been tasked with cleaning up the mess for nearly 40 years. by Scott Croft Posted 22 Aug 10:15 PDT Newport International Boat Show information Newport International Boat Show information Logistics and travel information for those planning on attending the show Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), announced today show information for those planning on attending the 49th annual Show September 12-15, 2019. by Andrew Golden Posted 21 Aug 06:11 PDT Logistics and travel info announced for NIBS 2019 Logistics and travel info announced for NIBS 2019 49th Newport International Boat Show starts 12th September One of the largest in-water shows in the country, and the kick-off to the boat show season, NIBS will host exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional assortment of boats of every type and style. by Andrew Golden Posted 20 Aug 07:36 PDT Maritimo set for Fort Lauderdale Maritimo set for Fort Lauderdale Three premiere releases will be on display at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show The upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will see the Americas' premiere of the latest revolutionary sport coupe and two remodeled enclosed flybridge motor yachts released from Australia's leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo. by Paul Wilson Posted 19 Aug 15:19 PDT Evinrude hosts Representative Bryan Steil Evinrude hosts Representative Bryan Steil Representative Bryan Steil at Wisconsin Facility Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) visited Evinrude Outboard Motors world headquarters in Sturtevant, Wisconsin last week. Steil met with the company's leadership team, toured the engine manufacturing plant and engineering facility by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 19 Aug 08:05 PDT Datrex new Trident 150 USCG Type II Lifejacket Datrex new Trident 150 USCG Type II Lifejacket Datrex continued commitment to offer you more choices DATREX has now expanded its lifejacket product line to include our own U.S.C.G. Type II inflatable PFD. Our initial inflatable lifejacket is the dual chamber Trident 275N SOLAS/MED Approved, but now we are proud to introduce you to our latest addition. by Datrex Posted 19 Aug 06:26 PDT IBEX 2019 Networking events not to miss IBEX 2019 Networking events not to miss Opportunities to connect with marine industry professionals The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today that during the Show held October 1-3 at the Tampa Convention Center, it will offer visitors the chance to participate in a number of social and entertainment special events by Andrew Golden Posted 18 Aug 11:25 PDT Forecast on US Boat Building Production, June 2022 Forecast on US Boat Building Production, June 2022 Production is expected to be on par with levels seen in spring 2019 In the latest Forecast on U.S. Boat Building Production from ITR Economics, growth in boat building production is expected to decline slightly throughout 2020 and rebound strongly in 2021. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 16 Aug 06:42 PDT Inflatable boats awarded exemptions from tariffs Inflatable boats awarded exemptions from tariffs A move applauded by the recreational boating industry Inflatable boats and kayak paddles were among the 10 types of products that the Trump administration granted tariff exclusions for on Tuesday, a move applauded by the recreational boating industry. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 14 Aug 06:14 PDT IBEX announces exhibit hall pavilions IBEX announces exhibit hall pavilions Enhancing the visitor experience in 2019 with industry and international areas The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), announced today the location and details of its 2019 industry and international pavilions. by Andrew Golden Posted 14 Aug 04:32 PDT West Marine launches new Third Reef Gear West Marine launches new Third Reef Gear Affordable, functional and comfortable West Marine is proud to announce the launch of an updated line of Third Reef foul weather gear for men and women. Affordable, functional and comfortable, the iconic Third Reef Foul Weather gear was first introduced in 1988 by Renee Harvey Posted 14 Aug 04:03 PDT Grow Boating Marketing Summit Speaker Spotlight Grow Boating Marketing Summit Speaker Spotlight IBEX Special Event with Social Media Guru Mari Smith On tap for this year's Grow Boating Marketing Summit, Digital Marketing: Charting Your Course for Success, Sept. 30, an IBEX Special Event, is a line-up of leading marketing experts who will outline ways to leverage digital marketing channels by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 13 Aug 07:30 PDT We speak to Vaikobi founder Pat Langley We speak to Vaikobi founder Pat Langley Maintain his cool while growing a global business We spoke to Pat Langley of Vaikobi, the performance clothing company which started off by designing and manufacturing kit for the ocean paddle sport market, more recently branching into sailing apparel. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Aug 00:00 PDT New Gran Turismo 36: Instant thrills and pleasure New Gran Turismo 36: Instant thrills and pleasure One of the most eagerly awaited motorboats this year The powerful bold new-look Gran Turismo 36 is one of the most eagerly awaited this year. American-made, she is designed to USA standards of quality and comfort, while benefitting from the design ingenuity and expertise specific to the Beneteau boatyard. by Emilie Piron Posted 10 Aug 08:27 PDT Gran Turismo 32: Entry-level express cruiser Gran Turismo 32: Entry-level express cruiser A perfect transition from a day boat to an express cruiser Designed to provide a perfect transition from a day boat to an express cruiser, the Gran Turismo 32 makes use of the Flyer 10 deck plan, while retaining the panache of the Gran Turismo line. by Emilie Piron Posted 9 Aug 22:59 PDT New satellite enhance connectivity for superyachts New satellite enhance connectivity for superyachts Rapid satellite deployment will dramatically increase network capacity Beamforming technology and rapid satellite deployment will dramatically increase network capacity and extend capabilities to cover the entire Arctic region. by Saltwater Stone Posted 8 Aug 22:45 PDT Coast Guard Reauthorization sails through Seneta Coast Guard Reauthorization sails through Seneta U.S. Senate approved Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2297) Last week, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee unanimously approved the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S. 2297). NMMA applauded the committee's swift consideration and passage of this important piece of legislation by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 8 Aug 08:46 PDT America's Boating Club launches learning centers America's Boating Club launches learning centers The first center opens in Tavares, Florida for summer classes United States Power Squadrons® - America's Boating Club® announced that it has launched its dedicated educational facilities - the America's Boating Club Learning Centers. by Andrew Golden Posted 8 Aug 06:02 PDT The new Sport Boat 40x is here! The new Sport Boat 40x is here! A new era of Refined Performance A new era of Refined Performance is here! The Hinckley Sport Boat 40x will take you further and faster in comfort and style. Designed from the outset for outboard propulsion and purpose-built for offshore performance. by Hinckley Sport Boats Posted 7 Aug 21:54 PDT Minnesota State Senator visits Lund and Crestliner Minnesota State Senator visits Lund and Crestliner Plant visits with elected officials are important opportunities Minnesota State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen recently visited Brunswick's Lund and Crestliner facility in New York Mills, Minnesota to meet with members of the leadership team, tour the plant, and speak with several of the 560 employees. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 6 Aug 09:14 PDT