All USA articles – Page 163
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Freedom Boat Club of Tampa Bay teams up with Wavve Boating
Marine navigation app offered to all new FBCTB club members
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Quantum Marine Stabilizers to equip Canada’s largest yacht
The 50m Danzante Bay from Crescent Custom Yachts will be fitted with both Zero Speed and underway stabilisation systems
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Six US marinas change ownership in two acquisitions
Safe Harbor buys five; Southern Marinas one
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Waterline Systems expands with southeast US location
US boatbuilder adds second production and service facility in former Hatteras plant
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Hering Propellers sold
One of the most iconic brands in offshore racing and high-performance boating, Hering Propellers, has been acquired by FJ Propeller Midwest. FJ, located on Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks, was founded by two-time world champion offshore racer Casey Boaz, who heads the CR Racing team. “I think Hering Propellers has ...
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MarineMax names new president of retail operations
US boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has promoted its VP of retail operations, Kyle Langbehn, to president of retail operations with immediate effect.
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Lippert announces better than expected sales
US component manufacturer provides a heads up on strong retail demand, leading to better than expected growth for second quarter results
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US border area businesses miss Canadian visitors
While the US boating and outdoor industries have been a bright spot amid the Covid-19 economic upheaval, with sales and rentals surging alongside infection statistics, areas that rely heavily on tourist dollars are not fairing so well. Nowhere is this more evident than along the US/Canadian border, still closed for ...
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Johnson Outdoors takes three new product awards at virtual ICAST
Wisconsin, US-based marine equipment manufacturer Johnson Outdoors picked up three awards on Wednesday evening as organisers of the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) trade show announced the category winners in the event’s annual New Product Showcase.
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Atlantic Cruising Yachts enters into expansion partnership
Prominent US yacht dealership Atlantic Cruising Yachts (ACY) announced this week that it has entered into a new partnership venture to expand its footprint into the affluent Gulf Coast market.
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Ocean Alexander to debut three new models at FLIBS
Alexander Marine, the US importer of Taiwanese-built Ocean Alexander yachts, is to debut three new motoryachts at the 2020 Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in October.
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Manitou launches two new models for 2021
Manitou Pontoon Boats has launched two new models for 2021 that the Michigan-based builder says responds to customer needs in features and price points.
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US boat sales up 59% in May
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released new data on Wednesday confirming a surge in US boat sales for the month of May, with volumes rebounding by 59% over April’s numbers and growth observed across virtually every product category.
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North Carolina legislation makes abandoned boat disposal easier
Local governments are lauding a new North Carolina law that makes the removal of abandoned boats on land or water easier.
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Maritimo reports North American demand back to pre-Covid-19 levels
Resurgence of interest for both new and pre-owned boats over last six weeks
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Tampa Boat Show cancelled
NMMA says it is moving forward with the Norwalk show scheduled for late September
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Bass Pro/Cabela’s in major hiring spree
In much of the US, people trying to buy a bicycle, backyard playground, kayak or boat are likely on a waiting list, while recreational vehicles and other outdoor gear is flying off the lots and shelves. Americans are returning to nature and nothing drives the point quite like a nationwide ...
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Teakdecking Systems hires new director of engineering and design
Teakdecking Systems in the US has named Michael Hartline as its new director of engineering and design.
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NMMA redirects convention effort, IBEX decision expected this week
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is revamping its advocacy efforts surrounding the curtailed US presidential nominating conventions and is expected to make a decision this week regarding the fate of IBEX, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference. NMMA told IBI that the IBEX board is meeting this week to ...
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MarineMax buys specialty yacht insurance firm
US boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has acquired Private Insurance Services, a specialty yacht insurance agency, for an undisclosed sum.