Changing Scene

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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NMEA Launches Marine Data Initiative to Advance Safety & Ocean Preservation Driving Innovation in Technology, Safety, Marine Mammal, and Ocean Conservation

Feb 11, 2025 The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is excited to announce the launch of the NMEA Cloud Initiative to its membership, a pioneering project to aggregate existing marine data for safety, conservation, and innovation. We invite all NMEA member manufacturers, programmers, IT experts, and cloud data specialists to help shape the future of maritime operations. Key Highlights of…

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MJM Yachts Appoints Industry Veterans Matt Saloom and Brent Brewster as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Feb 11, 2025 MJM COO Matt SaloomMatt Saloom, who previously served as MJM Vice President of Operations in 2020–2021, is now Chief Operating Officer (COO). Saloom brings extensive leadership experience from some of the most respected names in the automotive and boating industries, including Volvo, Hatteras Yachts, and most recently, as President of Maverick Boat Group. Recognized for his…

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Call for Presentations – Share your voice at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

Feb 11, 2025 Are you an industry leader, innovator, or expert with insights to share? Advanced Textiles Expo® and Emerging Technologies Conference are looking for dynamic speakers like you. This is your chance to • Showcase your expertise and groundbreaking innovations. • Inspire professionals and shape the future of the textile industry. • Collaborate and connect with top minds in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment. Event…

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ABYC Publishes Revised Gasoline (Petrol) Fuel Systems Standard

“An uninstalled fuel tank featuring an in-tank fuel pump, compliant with ABYC’s newly published H-24 Gasoline Fuel Systems standard” Feb 11, 2025 USCG accepts ABYC requirements as equivalent to federal regulations The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops voluntary global safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational…

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Uncertainty a catalyst for change

Feb 4, 2025 Canada’s recent experience with potential tariffs has highlighted several critical areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. The situation this presents really should make us look inward to more domestic trade reform. Canada needs to address its internal trade barriers to foster a more robust national economy. It is crucial to dismantle…

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Yamaha Introduces New Steering Assist for Tiller Handle Models and Expands Midrange Colour Options with new cowling design

Feb 4, 2025 At the Toronto International Boat Show, Yamaha kicked off 2025 with new cowling designs and colour options within its mid-range outboard product line as well as new Steering Assist Tiller Handle F150 and F200 outboards. “With the launch of the redesigned mid-range outboards, we’re excited to offer models that not only deliver…

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MRAA Announces 2025 Young Leaders Advisory Council

Feb 4, 2025 The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced that the Young Leaders Advisory Council has new leadership and new members. Wendy Ramsey, of Pirate Cove Marina in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada has taken to the helm as the YLAC Chair. Ramsey, who has a passion for workforce development and serves as a Director At Large…

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Brunswick Corporation Earns Spot on Forbes’ Inaugural List of America’s Most Trusted Companies

Feb 4, 2025 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named to Forbes’ inaugural 2025 list of America’s Most Trusted Companies. Among the thousands of companies that were researched for this honor, only 300 made the final list, and Brunswick ranked eighth within the Engineering and Manufacturing category. “We are honored to receive…

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Changing Scene

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

Azimut Wins Miami Innovation Award 2025

Avikus Announces Neuboat Dock II

Dometic expands its Marine business with new innovative gyrostabilizer Dometic DG3

Miami Show conversations…

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

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

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

Monterey Boats’ new Elite 30 named Boat of the Year

2025 Halifax International Boat Show stronger than ever

Don’t relax yet

Smartgyro Showcased Advanced Stabilization Technology at Miami International Boat Show

NMEA Launches Marine Data Initiative to Advance Safety & Ocean Preservation Driving Innovation in Technology, Safety, Marine Mammal, and Ocean Conservation

MJM Yachts Appoints Industry Veterans Matt Saloom and Brent Brewster as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Call for Presentations – Share your voice at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

ABYC Publishes Revised Gasoline (Petrol) Fuel Systems Standard

Uncertainty a catalyst for change

Yamaha Introduces New Steering Assist for Tiller Handle Models and Expands Midrange Colour Options with new cowling design

MRAA Announces 2025 Young Leaders Advisory Council

Brunswick Corporation Earns Spot on Forbes’ Inaugural List of America’s Most Trusted Companies

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