Mar 4, 2025 On Thursday night, February 27, 2025, Ontario Premiere Doug Ford retained his majority government by playing the Trump card. His campaign was based on saying that he was the person best able to deal with Donald Trump. He did reach out. He travelled to the US for meetings and even got some…
Mar 4, 2025 YANMAR Marine International (YMI) is thrilled to announce that its revolutionary E-Saildrive SDe 48V series has been honored with a prestigious Innovation Award in the Alternative Propulsion category at the 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®. Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International, the Innovation Awards recognize…
Mar 4, 2025 Regal Boats, a family-owned leading manufacturer of luxury performance boats from 20’ to 50’, proudly announces its recognition as a 2024 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award recipient in four categories. Standing in rare company, Regal Boats is one of only two among the 63 recognized boat and engine manufacturers to earn honors in four categories at…
Mar 4, 2025 Quick Group, a global leader in developing advanced systems and delivering comprehensive pre- and after-sales services for yachts and superyachts, is pleased to announce a significant and strategic partnership between its iconic and trusted Quick Nautical Equipment brand and Mercury Marine, officially unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show 2025. Quick Nautical Equipment has played a pivotal…
Mar 4, 2025 Maptech®, an industry-leading provider of marine navigation chartbooks, digital navigation charts and many other marine navigation tools, announced that it has further expanded its offerings by unveiling its Harbor Drone Video Program. The new videos display coastal details that are not available from satellite or high-altitude aerial imagery for an easier and more approachable understanding of…
Mar 4, 2025 FLIR, global leader in high-performance marine thermal-imaging systems, announced the next generation of marine thermal monocular – the FLIR Ocean Scout Pro. Designed for public safety professionals and to provide enhanced situational awareness for professional and recreational mariners, the Ocean Scout Pro is intuitive and easy to use and available at a price point that makes…
Mar 4, 2025 Dometic’s latest innovation, the Dometic DG3 marine gyrostabilizer won a prestigious American boating industry Innovation Award 2025 at Miami International Boat Show. Dometic is proud to announce that its newly introduced marine gyrostabilizer, the Dometic DG3, has been awarded the Miami Innovation Award in the category of Mechanical & Electrical Systems at…
Feb 25, 2025 We need your help. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA Canada) and our leaders at the Canadian Marine Retailers Association (CMRA) just sent out an urgent appeal for industry and public support to pressure the Government to cancel the Luxury Tax on boats. We are all at risk of potential American tariffs…
Feb 19, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a company specializing in electric marine propulsion, has announced that it will exhibit at the 2025 Carefree Boat Club Annual Conference from February 17–20, 2025, at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place, Florida. As the first and only electric boat provider at the event—and the pioneer in bringing electric boats…
Feb 25, 2025 Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation, introduced Joystick Piloting for Single-Engine Outboards with Thruster, the latest addition to its portfolio of joystick vessel controls. The system was revealed at the Discover Boating™ Miami International Boat Show in Miami Beach, Florida. Joystick Piloting for Single-Engine Outboards with Thruster seamlessly integrates Joystick Piloting…
Feb 25, 2025 Brunswick Corporation and its many industry-leading brands have concluded another successful and award-winning performance at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show. During the five-day event, the Company experienced strong sales from its premium boat brands, saw continued, substantial Mercury Marine outboard engine share growth, and debuted new, innovative products from across its divisions. Highlights…
Feb 25, 2025 B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has announced the new Zeus® SR chartplotter, featuring a new Qualcomm® 8-core processor and redesigned interface for an enhanced sailing experience. “The new Zeus SR is an exciting addition to B&G’s product portfolio, representing a significant leap forward in sailing technology,” said Kevin Steinbraker, VP and General Manager, Digital Systems…
Feb 25, 2025 During the Miami International Boat Show, Azimut was honoured by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI), which awarded the Miami Innovation Award 2025 to the Fly 72 in the Cabin Cruisers, Motor Yachts, Trawlers category. The Miami Innovation Awards recognize shipyards and suppliers that introduce original and innovative products to the market. The jury, composed of seven BWI members who personally test products throughout…
Feb 25, 2025 Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation technology developer, announced that its innovative smart navigation and docking solution – NEUBOAT Dock – which takes the stress out of docking by offering increased situational awareness, has been re-engineered and is now offered as NEUBOAT Dock II, laying the groundwork for future automation. NEUBOAT Dock II gives boaters a bird’s…
Eric Fetchko presenting the new DG3 Gyrostabilizer at the Miami Boat Show media event. Feb 18, 2025 The introduction of the ground-breaking DG3 Gyrostabilizer marks Dometic’s entry into the rapidly growing vessel stabilizer market. Leveraging its industry-leading engineering technology and seamless ecosystem, Dometic transforms the way boats stay steady amid waves and wakes, delivering a smooth, safe, and…
Feb 18, 2025 I am writing this Editor’s Message from the Miami International Boat Show on Valentine’s Day, February 14 2025. I’ve been attending this show for many years. I’ve been fortunate to have met and become professional friends with many key industry people over that time and this year has been a more warm…
Feb 18, 2025 At the 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® on February 12, 2025, Honda Marine unveiled a series of significant enhancements to its high-power outboards. The Honda BF115, BF140, and BF150 inline-four (L4) and Honda BF200, BF225 and BF250 V6 models will incorporate changes that target the heart of the boating market—improving performance and ease of operation, bolstering component durability and reliability, and ensuring faster, easier installation and…
Feb 18, 2025 In a media release February 12th 2025, we learned that Yamaha revenues were 2,576.2 billion yen (an increase of 161.4 billion yen or 6.7% compared with the previous fiscal year) due to more unit sales and higher prices per unit for models sold in Brazil and India in our core business of motorcycles….
Feb 18, 2025 Family vacation or corporate team-building opportunity, kick the winter blues and get ready to plan an unforgettable Canadian staycation—without paying the tax! Starting February 7, 2025, Le Boat is giving all Canadians a break by offering a GST/HST exemption on all houseboat rentals along both of our stunning Canadian cruising routes. That’s right—your 2025 houseboat adventure is now tax-free! The recent…
Feb 18, 2025 Monterey Boats is proud to announce that the all-new Elite 30 has been named Boat of the Year by Boating Magazine, one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors. Recognized for its innovative design, superior craftsmanship, and unmatched performance, the Elite 30 sets a new standard for luxury and versatility in the boating world. Each year, Boating…