Changing Scene

The new Schaefer 580 motoryacht has no steering wheel at the helm station – only a Volvo Penta joystick.

Since 1978, brothers Bill & Richard Porter founded, owned & operated Precision Boat Works, Inc. During this time period, they have built nearly 5,000 Precision sailboats consisting of 15 different models from 13 ft. to 28 ft.

Evinrude, a global manufacturer of marine engines headquartered in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, received the ‘Business Friend of the Environment’ award presented by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the state’s chamber of commerce and largest business trade association.

Twin Disc, Inc., a global leader in power transmission technology for marine and land-based applications, unveiled the Twin Disc Heritage Gallery on Aug. 2, at the company’s Racine, Wisconsin headquarters, in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

On July 16th, Beneteau, one of the leading global boat manufacturers, celebrated the top dealers of the year at its Annual Dealer Meeting. Over 35 dealerships from North and South America gathered for the awards gala at San Diego Yacht Club in San Diego, CA.

Mercury Marine was presented a Wisconsin Business ‘Friend of the Environment’ Award on Wednesday, August 1st in Madison, WI.  

BRP has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Triton Industries, Inc., manufacturer of the Manitou pontoon brand. 

The National Marine Manufacturers Association, NMMA Canada has announced that its members can now get the latest version of the Canadian Statistical Recreational Boating Abstract.

Soundings Trade Only will host a roundtable event during the IBEX show at the Marriott Tampa Waterside followed by a reception. 

With a more streamlined approach the nomination process is now simpler than ever! The Boating Ontario Awards of Excellence provide the opportunity to recognize individuals or businesses.

Sea‐Dog Line, Uflex USA and Gold Eagle are winners of the 2018 National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) Supplier of the Year Awards. 

Mercury Marine Canada was presented with a Brunswick Chairman’s Safety Award this week in Milton, Ontario.  The facility, which has been located in Milton since 2008, recently celebrated more than one million hours of no lost time dating back to 2010.