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Quick Nautical Equipment and Mercury Marine partnership unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show 2025

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…

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Maptech® Unveils Harbor Drone Video Program

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…

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FLIR Launches The Ocean Scout Pro, A Next-Generation Marine Handheld Thermal Camera

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…

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Dometic gyrostabilizer DG3 won Innovation Award 2025

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…

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All Hands On Deck!

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…

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Vision Marine Technologies Presents New 180E-Integrated Boats At Carefree 2025 Carefree Boat Club Annual Conference

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…

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Mercury Introduces Joystick Piloting for Single-Engine Outboards with Thruster

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…

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Brunswick Corporation Reports Strong Performance at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show

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…

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B&G announces the new Zeus® SR chartplotter, featuring a Qualcomm® 8-core processor

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…

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Azimut Wins Miami Innovation Award 2025

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…

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Avikus Announces Neuboat Dock II

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…

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Dometic expands its Marine business with new innovative gyrostabilizer Dometic DG3

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…

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Miami Show conversations…

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…

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Honda Marine Enhances High-Power Outboards – New Designs for Improved Performance

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…

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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announces its consolidated business results for the full 2024 fiscal year

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….

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Plan a Staycation in Ontario and Save the Tax with Le Boat!

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…

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Monterey Boats’ new Elite 30 named Boat of the Year

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…

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2025 Halifax International Boat Show stronger than ever

Feb 18, 2025 The 2025 Halifax International Boat Show Sponsored by Aviva made a resounding return to the Halifax Exhibition Centre. After a snowy 2024 edition, the boat show came back stronger than ever with over 5,000 attendees and high sales rates across the show floor. The annual event took place, February 6th to 9th. Displays across the show floor included runabouts, cruisers, sailboats, motor yachts, pontoon boats, fishing boats,…

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Don’t relax yet

Feb 11, 2025 In the Editor’s Message last week, crafted by our editorial team, we wrote about “Uncertainty being a catalyst for change” and how the threat of potential tariffs got us thinking about critical areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. The threat of tariffs has been pushed down the road by a week…

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Smartgyro Showcased Advanced Stabilization Technology at Miami International Boat Show

Feb 11, 2025 Smartgyro, a pioneer in advanced marine stabilization technology, showcased its latest solutions at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show. Attendees had the chance to meet the team and learn more about the brand’s innovations in gyro stabilization. Designed to reduce roll motion, Smartgyro’s systems significantly improve onboard comfort and safety, making them suitable for both…

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