After years of cruising the Mediterranean in heavy-duty passagemakers Martin Craddock decided to give inland boating a try, with a custom built steel craft fitted out to his dream spec… For as far back as I can remember I’ve loved boats. Whenever I was on holiday, I’d make a beeline for the nearest marina and […]
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In case you missed it, the Supreme Court this week agreed to take up a dispute between the Biden administration and East Coast commercial fishing companies that could eventually have a huge impact on the U.S. commercial fishing industry as a whole. The court’s eventual judgement has the potential to overrule a nearly 40-year-old decision […]
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Bay Marine, with locations in Wisconsin, Illinois and Florida, has announced the acquisition of Full Throttle Marine. Founded by Lloyd Hannum Jr., Full Throttle Marine began as Auto Marine Specialists, Inc. and has been in operation as a family-owned marine service company for over 60 years. “We are extremely excited to have the entire Full […]
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An Open Door Step into Door County Wisconsin’s “thumb” where history, beautiful landscapes, and awesome food make it worth the visit. Wisconsin is known for many things, and I’m not only referring to “cheese heads” and the Green Bay Packers. It’s “America’s Dairyland,” home of the first ice cream sundae. It also has one of […]
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Hubbell Marine Electrical Products and Ward’s Marine Electric are celebrating their 60th anniversary. This collaboration is marked with a strong distributor relationship, manufacturing partnership and shared desire to improve the marine electrical experience. Ward’s Marine Electric was founded in 1950 by Ward Eshleman Sr. It has remained a family-owned south Florida business known for marine […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ACTION WATER SPORTS Action Water Sports announced a strategic partnership with the Doug and Maria DeVos family investment business, Continuum Ventures, to invest in Action Water Sports to advance continued growth and continue the legacy of the company. “Action Water Sports has experienced exceptional growth as a lifestyle brand, serving a discerning […]
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Action Water Sports (AWS) announced that Continuum Ventures, the investment business of the Doug and Maria DeVos family, is investing in the company as a strategic partner focused on continuing the growth and legacy of AWS. Jerry Brouwer will continue as an owner of AWS and as its president. “Action Water Sports has experienced exceptional growth […]
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St Croix Pro Stephen Browning PARK FALLS, Wis. – Cast out the lure, start reeling, set the hook, fight the fish. That’s how many of us view fishing crankbaits, and the simple system works. The reality is, however, that more fish are lost on crankbaits that any other style of artificial lure. Why is that? […]
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By David Gee A short boating season of 90 days or less, combined with a relatively remote location, in a small market with a lower-than-average household income. Those are some of the inherent business challenges Hagadone Marine Center faces. So how and why do they continue to grow, including a 34% increase in revenue from […]
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Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of BMC Boats in Longwood, Fla. — a longtime Boating Industry Top 100: Top Dealer — from Bill and Paula Fulton to Paul and Michael Veracka. BMC Boats has been a family-owned and operated dealership since 1998, faithfully serving the needs of Central Florida’s and Orlando’s fishing and […]
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Content provided by United States Warranty Corporation For many in the boating industry January is a regroup, reassess, redesign opportunity. Penetrating markets and exploring forces affecting business models are top of mind. If you fall into this group, read on. With the market fluctuations these days, owners and F&I administration are looking toward full-service contract […]
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PARK FALLS, WI (December 21, 2022) – St. Croix Rod, handcrafters of the Best Rods on Earth® for nearly 75 years, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cristian Simpkins to the position of Show and Staff Coordinator. Simpkins previously worked as an Angler Guide in St. Croix’s Guide Center. The key Marketing Team role places […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF BAY MARINE Leading family-owned luxury boat dealer Bay Marine announced the reopening of its Waukegan location after a five alarm fire in February, 2022 temporarily shut the location down. After months of reconstruction and restoration of its 40,000-square-foot storage barn and 9,000-square-foot office, the location is ready to welcome clients back for […]
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Five scholarships were awarded by the MRAA Educational Foundation at the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Award’s Luncheon at Dealer Week on Dec. 7, in Austin, TX. The Kevin Lodder Scholarship, The Duane Spader Leadership Scholarship and three MTA Technical Scholarships were awarded by the organization. Kevin Lodder Scholarship Kirsty Stevens, Owner […]
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The John Winning Jr-skippered maxi yacht, Andoo Comanche, produced a masterclass of high-speed sailing to win Line Honours in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour today. Meanwhile, the Jim Cooney-skippered and owned Volvo 70 Willow was declared the overall winner. Under glorious sun and in southerly 15 knot winds that suited perfectly, Andoo […]
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Tommy’s Boats and Larson Marine signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Larson Marine, a Malibu/Axis dealer with locations in Rancho Cordova and Stockton, Calif. Larson Marine also serves the Sacramento, San Jose, Lake Tahoe, Pleasanton and Silicon Valley regions as a Bennington Pontoon dealership. “Larson Marine is a family-owned business that has bred […]
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<!– Racing: Norway-Based Sudrheim Offshore Racing Team Coming To Class 1 –> When the 2023 Union Internationale Motonautique Class 1 season opens next spring, the new Sudrheim Offshore Racing team of Norway will be in the mix with teams from Australia, Sweden and the United States. But while the team is new to the Powerboat […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF BLACKFIN BOATS This year marks 50 years since Blackfin Boats started supplying boaters with exceptional models to create great memories. The family-owned and operated company celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 9, 2022 with a company-wide employee celebration in the corporate office, where a catered lunch from Hills Barbeque was served by […]
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