As boat buyers walk the aisles of the 2023 Miami International Boat Show, they’ll view one of the most innovative comfort solutions available: the electric-powered Telescopic Shade 2500 from Webasto. Mounted onto an overhead structure, the device is barely visible when retracted. At the push of a button, it extends up to 6-1/2′ long to […]
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From cone to cube, the Gobius® C from Albin Group Marine precisely measures the exact volume and fluid level in tanks of virtually any shape, no matter the number of sides or angles, or composition. Taking only 15 minutes to install and configure, the maintenance-free device mounts externally. What separates the Gobius C from traditional […]
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Dockmate announced it has hired Bill Karmis as national sales manager to better service its customers throughout the United States. In his new role, Karmis is tasked with directing the Dockmate team of inside and outside sales representatives across the United States, as well as growing and supporting Dockmate’s dealer network. With a diverse background […]
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Sea Bags — the Maine-based designer and manufacturer of bags, totes and accessories made from repurposed sails — has partnered with North Sails, the sailmaking industry leader. The two brands have teamed up on a sustainability initiative to divert retired sails from the landfill and pave the way for the sailing community to collectively reduce waste. […]
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Recreational Boating Maintains Momentum Heading into 2023 Recreational Boating Maintains Momentum Heading into 2023 as Americans Continue Prioritizing Outdoor Recreation in Record Numbers according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2023 – The start of a new year brings the beginning of boat show season for the $170 billion U.S. recreational boating industry and […]
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WILSON, Wyo. – January 11, 2023 – WaterIQ Technologies, the leader in next-generation ultrasonic solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm without the use of chemicals, has announced a partnership with SOLitude Lake Management, a nationwide environmental firm that provides sustainable solutions to improve water quality and preserve water resources. The recognized leaders in the water industry […]
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Freedom Boat Club announces U.K. expansion Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has been recognized on the 2023 Top 500 Franchise List by Entrepreneur Magazine for the seventh consecutive year, ranking sixth in the recreational business category and 218th overall. “We are honored to be recognized on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list as one […]
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By the staff of Boating Industry For the last 17 years, Boating Industry’s Top 100 program has become a symbol of the best of the best in retailers across the recreational marine industry. Now in its 18th year in 2022, the program has expanded to award and honor the elite across the entire industry. As […]
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By Adam Quandt In 2004, Boating Industry unveiled the Top 100 Dealers program as an effort to independently rank and recognize the best boat dealers across North America. With the industry’s help and support, the Top 100 program has grown to unimaginable heights and celebrated marine retailers across the continent over 17 years. Moving into […]
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As part of this year’s Top 100: Top Dealer awards, Boating Industry has recognized seven companies with special “Best in Class” awards, for companies that particularly excelled in one area of their business. Below are the Best in Class award recipients for 2022. Best Industry Advocate Watersports CentralBuford, Georgia WaterSports Central, headquartered in Buford, Ga., has […]
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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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There will be a new way to travel next summer. Hoverlink Ontario Inc. will be launching its rapid transit route between Toronto and the Niagara Region. This large-scale hovercraft service will move passengers across Lake Ontario, from Toronto to St. Catharines, in only 30 minutes — a journey that typically takes up to three hours […]
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Mustad is the best connection to your next bite. Tracing its origins to Gjøvik, Norway in 1877, Mustad is recognized as the global leader in producing premium hooks that secure every finned adversary imaginable – from brook trout to bass and salmon to sharks. Supported by a foundation of design and manufacturing excellence and demanded […]
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Hidden Horsepower BRP’s Rotax S outboard features stealth technology. Every inch of onboard space is precious, especially on boats less than 20 feet. Traditional outboard motors entered as marvels of space-saving design when introduced by Ole Evinrude in 1909. Now, BRP’s new Rotax S Outboard Engine with Stealth Technology takes space-saving to greater extremes. The […]
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Not all the fish we hook can be trophies. Some of our catches can elicit groans rather than high fives. Here are eight fish (well, technically, seven) most anglers would rather not catch (and what to expect if you do have a close encounter). Read more about these Rodney Dangerfields of the fishing realm. Moray […]
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Lowrance Unveils Next Generation of the Ultimate Fishing System Lowrance, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, has rolled out its next generation of fishing electronics this week – Lowrance Unveils Next Generation of the Ultimate Fishing System. The new HDS PRO® chartplotter/fishfinder, highest resolution ActiveTarget™ 2 Live Sonar and, ultra high-definition Active Imaging™ HD provide anglers the complete package of the latest […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF TOMMY’S BOATS Tommy’s Boats celebrated the opening of its new Grand Rapids dealership in Comstock Park with a ribbon cutting on December 1, 2022. The new 3-acre site includes a 16,000 square-foot building housing a showroom, sales office and 12-bay service center, as well as a boat storage tower, reports the Grand […]
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Yanmar Holdings has announced its interim consolidated financial results for the first half of FY2022. For the current interim consolidated accounting period, net sales were 483.8 billion JPY, a 15.5% increase from the same period last year. Ordinary income was 37.7 billion JPY, a 53.4% increase from the same period last year. Supported by growth […]
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NMMA announced today that Sara Anghel, NMMA Canada president, is moving on from the Association after accepting the role of President/CEO for the Greater Toronto Hotel Association. She will remain onboard at NMMA through December 7. Anghel has been with the NMMA for nearly 15 years, starting as Vice President of Government Affairs for NMMA […]
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Phil Johnson looks at Starlink for cruising sailors and asks if internet everywhere and remote switching is set to revolutionise the boating world Imagine you’re peacefully anchored in a tight cove on the lee of some remote uninhabited island with zero mobile phone reception. But you unexpectedly need to speak with family or a colleague […]
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