PENN puts a fishing reel back on top at ICAST 2024 PENN puts a fishing reel back on top at ICAST 2024 Most prestigious award in the sportfishing industry goes to a legendary brand One of sportfishing's most storied brands added an emphatic bookmark to its historic books on Thursday, as PENN claimed the Overall Best of Show award at ICAST 2024 with the PENN Fathom Electric. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 26 Jul 12:46 PDT Last call: August 12 deadline to apply Last call: August 12 deadline to apply For BoatUS Foundation grant to clean up abandoned vessels In a nationwide effort to remove abandoned and neglected boats to help clean our nation's waterways and make them safer for years to come, the BoatUS Foundation is seeking qualified, diverse and experienced organizations to submit project proposals. by BoatUS Posted 26 Jul 12:33 PDT TowBoatUS Gwynn's Island under new ownership TowBoatUS Gwynn's Island under new ownership Parkers own the local on-water towing, ungrounding, battery jump & fuel drop-off service for boaters For more than a dozen years, Capt. Chris Parker has managed several TowBoatUS on-water towing and assistance locations or “ports,” around the bay. by BoatUS Posted 26 Jul 10:40 PDT MarineMax reports fiscal 2024 Q3 results MarineMax reports fiscal 2024 Q3 results Gross margin of 32.0% highlights successful strategy of expansion into higher-margin businesses MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) ("MarineMax" or the "Company"), the world's largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company, today announced results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter ended June 30, 2024. by MarineMax Posted 26 Jul 09:59 PDT BoatUS Foundation opens Grant Program BoatUS Foundation opens Grant Program For $7.5M effort to remove ADVs from nation's waterways In a nationwide effort to remove abandoned and neglected boats to help clean our nation's waterways and make them safer for years to come, the BoatUS Foundation is seeking qualified, diverse and experienced organizations to submit project proposals by BoatUS Foundation Posted 26 Jul 08:54 PDT Luxury tax destroys jobs and hurts local business Luxury tax destroys jobs and hurts local business NMMA Canada manufacturers have repeatedly expressed their concerns about lost jobs The recent revenue results released by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) since the luxury tax's September 2022 implementation confirm the marine industry's dire predictions of a significant market disruption. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 25 Jul 13:12 PDT Hinckley Yachts unveils all-new Picnic Boat 39 Hinckley Yachts unveils all-new Picnic Boat 39 Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the timeless model Hinckley Yachts, the builder of America's finest yachts for nearly 100 years, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Picnic Boat 39, which marks the world-renowned boat builder's first ever Picnic Boat model to offer forward seating. by Hinckley Yachts Posted 25 Jul 12:03 PDT NMMA recognizes boat dealers NMMA recognizes boat dealers With 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Awards NMMA today announced boat dealer recipients of the 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 25 Jul 09:25 PDT Marine Products Corporation Q2 financial results Marine Products Corporation Q2 financial results Net sales decreased 40% year-over-year to $69.5 million Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats, announced its unaudited results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. by Marine Products Corporation Posted 25 Jul 09:16 PDT Godfrey receives NMMA Marine Industry CSI Award Godfrey receives NMMA Marine Industry CSI Award 94 Godfrey dealers and 38 Hurricane dealers recognized this year Godfrey Marine announced today its boat dealer recipients of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. by Godfrey Marine Posted 24 Jul 16:01 PDT Expect expanded pavilions and trade routes at IBEX Expect expanded pavilions and trade routes at IBEX Registration is open for this year's Show The IBEX, North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today its expanded pavilions and trade routes focusing on start-ups, industry education, as well as cutting-edge technologies and processes. by IBEX Posted 24 Jul 12:45 PDT The diverse nature of our industry The diverse nature of our industry A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Brunswick Corporation, the world's leading marine technology company is enhancing its Autonomous, Connected, Electrified, and Shared strategy with the announcement of Boating Intelligence™, a comprehensive initiative to incorporate AI features. by Peter Rendle Posted 24 Jul 12:00 PDT National Boating Safety Awards submissions open National Boating Safety Awards submissions open Applications open through September 7 The Sea Tow Foundation, in partnership with its esteemed Boating Safety Advisory Council, is excited to announce that submissions for the 2024 National Boating Safety Awards are now open. by Sea Tow Foundation Posted 24 Jul 10:59 PDT Bennington dealers awarded recognition Bennington dealers awarded recognition For excellence in customer satisfaction Bennington, North America's leading manufacturer of pontoon boats, has announced today its boat dealer recipients of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. by Bennington Posted 24 Jul 09:19 PDT MarineMax announces VP of Brand Marketings MarineMax announces VP of Brand Marketings Patrick Coote brings valuable expertise for new superyachts division MarineMax is proud to announce the appointment of Patrick Coote as Vice President of Brand Marketing for its prestigious Superyacht Division. by MarineMax Posted 24 Jul 05:08 PDT Brunswick named to America's Greatest Workplaces Brunswick named to America's Greatest Workplaces The third major award Brunswick has received from Newsweek Brunswick Corporation, (NYSE: BC), the world's leading marine technology company, has been named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2024. by Brunswick Corporation Posted 23 Jul 16:12 PDT The new J/40 The new J/40 Offshore speed, comfort and ease J/Boats and J/Composites are pleased to announce the New J/40, an offshore-capable, high performance cruising yacht capable of double-digit speeds with exceptional comfort, both in port and at sea. by Frederic Bouvier Posted 23 Jul 11:00 PDT NAWB visits Parker Offshore in Beaufort, NC NAWB visits Parker Offshore in Beaufort, NC As part of a National Association of Workforce Boards tour to explore businesses The NAWB visited Parker Offshore as part of a tour to explore businesses supported by the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board. This visit underscores the importance of workforce development and industrial growth in Eastern Carolina. by Parker Offshore Posted 19 Jul 08:14 PDT Simrad debuts RECON™ Saltwater Trolling Motor Simrad debuts RECON™ Saltwater Trolling Motor Providing the precision, thrust and resilience anglers need to get closer to their target Simrad Yachting, a leader in marine electronics and navigation, today announced RECON™, the brand's first electric steer saltwater trolling motor, featuring a unique joystick remote and best in class power and GPS positioning. by Simrad Posted 18 Jul 11:39 PDT Lowrance introduces new Recon Trolling Motors Lowrance introduces new Recon Trolling Motors Giving anglers total control and the confidence to go anywhere Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics, today announced Recon™, a new generation electric steer trolling motor, developed for both fresh and saltwater anglers, featuring a unique joystick remote and best in class power and GPS positioning. by Lowrance Posted 18 Jul 11:14 PDT