All articles by Tony Esposito – Page 68
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NewsGo Earth introduces Automatic Fender System
Go Earth is introducing an Automated Fender System (AFS) to handle deployment and lifting of fenders on any size boat at the touch of a button using a smart phone or tablet app and Bluetooth.
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NewsC&N Asia expands sales team
Camper & Nicholsons Asia has announced Sebastien Bernard has joined the Phuket office as a sales broker.
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NewsOwner of illegal Miami charter gets federal prison time
Dallas Ladd will serve 30 days in federal prison as the result of an illegal charter operation he ran, despite US Coast Guard warnings to cease and desist. The 38-year-old Miami Beach, Florida resident is also prohibited from owning or even boarding a boat for three years after his release, ...
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Twin Cities harbor plan identifies huge potential
Michigan’s Twin Cities Harbor could be a catalyst for growth over the next 20 years if the three municipalities involved in the planning can cooperate and reach consensus, according to a consultant working on the project.
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US powerboat registrations flat in August
New powerboat registrations in the US were down less than one percent in August, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 12-month, year-over-year rolling scale while down 2% on the rolling three-month, year-over-year basis.
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NewsBahamas marinas ‘closing ranks’ following Hurricane Dorian
Following the destruction of five marinas in the path of Hurricane Dorian that slammed the Bahamas in August, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) is “closing ranks” in an effort to hasten recovery, according to ABM executive director Basil Smith.
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US$3.1m grant helps pay for Palm Beach marina facelift
Palm Beach, Florida received some relief in its US$33.6m Town Marina reconstruction project in the form of a US$3.1m State grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District.
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NewsHawaii harbour fee increase doubles some rents
Faced with nearly US$310m of maintenance and capital improvement costs at some 16 small boat harbours around the state, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DLNR) is imposing fee hikes on November 1 that could, in some instances, double a boater’s mooring ...
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NewsAnnapolis Yacht Sales announces charter division
Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) is partnering with Navigare Yachting to bring a new yacht charter service to the Chesapeake Bay area of the US.
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University of Maine sets three ‘world records’ with 3D printed boat
The University of Maine (UM) has secured three ‘world records’ with the successful production of a 25ft, 2.5-tonne boat created from a blend of plastic and wood cellulose and produced by a 3D printer.
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Boat LaunchSea Ray introduces outboard Sundancer
Sea Ray is introducing an outboard version of its popular Sundancer model line at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) and provided key dealers and customers with an advanced look over the weekend in Miami.
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NewsFasco Fastener sold
Wurth Industry North America has acquired Fasco Fastener, a distributor of stainless steel, silicon bronze and brass fasteners, as part of its global growth strategy.
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NewsMRAA announces speakers for first-ever Dealer Week
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has revealed the first three speakers for its ’10 x 10 Series’ held during Dealer Week from 8-11 December in Tampa, Florida.
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NewsSeaStar Solutions becomes Dometic Marine
SeaStar Solutions, the maker of vessel control, fuel systems and system integration components, has been renamed Dometic Marine in the parent company’s effort to consolidate more than 30 brands under the Dometic Marine umbrella.
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Port of San Diego drafts illegal charter ordinance
Many major US cities are seeing an increase in illegal charter operations, and the Port of San Diego, California, is releasing a long-awaited draft ordinance that would give the port district oversight of charter vessel operations.
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NewsChina battles trade war with large contingent at IBEX
Despite the ongoing trade war between the US and China, a large pavilion of 22 Chinese exhibitors from rope makers to hardware and outboard engine manufacturers were on hand for the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition (IBEX) in Tampa, Florida this week.
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IBEX Grow Boating presentations available online
A panel of five marketers and researchers shared strategies and tactics on using the latest developments in digital marketing to boost boat sales during the Grow Boating Marketing Summit, kicking off the three-day International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition (IBEX).
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NewsHonda, San Juan Yachts exclusive supply agreement
Honda Marine and San Juan Yachts announced an exclusive supply agreement between the two companies at the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition (IBEX). Honda will be supplying its BF259 outboards for the boatbuilder’s all-new SJ32 luxury fishing centre console.
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NewsSafe Harbor Marinas acquires Newport Shipyard
Newport Shipyard in Newport, Rhode Island, has been purchased by Safe Harbor Marinas, becoming the 85th property for the Dallas, Texas-based owner operator, which has facilities in 19 states.
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NewsBrunswick Acceleration Division speeds Freedom Boat Club to 200
Brunswick Corp used the milestone of the 200th franchise signed by Freedom Boat Club (FBC) to better define its Acceleration Division, which was formed last January with the mission of expanding participation in boating.
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