USAPontoon

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Pontoons: The consistency champion

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Representing one of every three boats sold in the US, the high volume pontoon boat segment continues to attract new entrants

USAFreshwater

USA

Freshwater fishing: Steady as it goes

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The only boat category to show year-over-year growth through the first quarter of 2025, the freshwater fishing sector remains a cash cow for US boat builders

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Vision Marine acquires Nautical Ventures Group

The acquisition creates North America’s first company to combine electric boat propulsion with boat dealership services

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