Changing Scene

Nov 14, 2023 For the fourth consecutive year, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has been named by Forbes and Statista to the 2023 list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans. Among the thousands of companies that were surveyed for this honor, only 150 made the final list. Brunswick ranked among the top 40 percent of companies recognized on the list, earning the No….

Nov 7, 2023 CAD-driven fabrication uses adaptive mold technology for lighter, stronger, higher quality boat structures without time and cost of building a mold while drastically reducing core fitting time for yacht builders.             • CAMX 2023 exhibit preview compilation, Part 1 Photo Credit: beSpline  The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX, Oct. 3-5, 2023 in Tampa, Fla., U.S.)…

Nov 7, 2023 The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) elected newofficers at the NMRA General Membership Meeting at IBEX 2023.Left to right: Mark Goodman, President; Craig Cochran, Vice President;Mike Steiner, Treasurer; Robert Guerrieri, Secretary; Aaron Freeman, Past President. The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) is pleased to welcome aboard its new officers and board members, who…

Nov 7, 2023 HanseYachts AG has closed the first quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year with record results according to preliminary figures. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, turnover grew by 37 percent to an anticipated 48.2 million euros. At the same time, the group increased its preliminary quarterly earnings before interest, taxes,…

Nov 7, 2023 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator, has announced the planned opening of its new location in Southport, its second location along Australia’s Gold Coast. This announcement marks Freedom’s seventh location in the region since launching its presence in the Asia-Pacific market in early 2023, underscoring the Company’s commitment to execute…

Nov 7, 2023 Centek Industries, the world leader in marine exhaust and ventilation solutions, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Viking Marine Exhaust. This marks a significant step in Centek’s ongoing effort to broaden its offerings in engine room solutions. Viking Marine Exhaust is recognized for its commitment to delivering top-quality marine exhaust products and…

Nov 7, 2023 Production has begun of Candela’s revolutionary C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ electric daycruiser, ushering in a new era where electric boats can cover hundreds of miles in a day, with DC charging.  Having recently set a 24-hour range record for electric boats with a prototype, the Swedish electric hydrofoil boat manufacturer, Candela, proudly announces production has started…

Nov 7, 2023 Brunswick Corporation has announced another record-breaking performance at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) with exceptionally strong sales and share gains for many of Brunswick’s award-winning brands, including:             • Mercury Marine reported record outboard market share for the sixth consecutive year in Ft. Lauderdale, accounting for an all-time high 57% of all outboard engines at the…

Nov 7, 2023 BRP Inc., a global leader in the world of powersports and marine products, is riding a wave of recognition as it sees two of its watercrafts receive coveted awards from Good Design Awards contests. The personal watercraft Sea-Doo Explorer Pro and the Quintrex Freestyler X boat are both recipients of this prestigious award, a testimonial…