Changing Scene

Axopar Boats Strategically Expands Its Dealership Network in the US Together with OneWater Marine

July 29, 2025 Axopar Boats Ltd., the market leader and originator of Adventure motorboats, is strategically expanding its presence in the US together with OneWater Marine Inc, one of the biggest marine retailers in the United States. This partnership significantly strengthens Axopar’s foothold in the U.S. and expands its dealer network with 8 new dealership locations across Florida and Alabama. The…

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Bifurcation of Boating

July 22, 2025 As you are reading this on Tuesday July 22, I’m in Florida as the guest of Mercury Marine to learn the details of a new engine and to review two boats powered with the new (so far secret) engine. What will it be? With a lineup of Mercury outboards that already spans…

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Teledyne Acquires Maretron

July 22, 2025 Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced on July 1st, the acquisition of assets of Maretron, including the brand’s Octoplex, MPower and MConnect product lines from Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS). The purchase will allow Teledyne’s Raymarine business to deliver deeper integration and automation for boat builders as a one-stop-shop, greatly expand product functionality for consumers, and create new and exciting…

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MJM Yachts Appoints Derek Mader as Director of International Sales and Dealer Development

July 22, 2025 Luxury high-performance yacht builder MJM Yachts is happy to announce the appointment of Canadian yacht dealer and broker Derek Mader as its new Director of International Sales and Dealer Development. Derek Mader – A seasoned yacht sales professional with over 30 years in the industry, Mader co-founded Canada’s leading luxury yacht dealership and brokerage firm in 2014…

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Enter the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards – Showcase Your Product to the Industry

July 22, 2025 Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards through Aug. 20. If you’ve developed a new product or technology, this is your opportunity to gain the recognition—and visibility—it deserves on the industry’s premier stage. Participating in the Innovation Awards offers a powerful platform to showcase your innovation to key decision-makers, buyers,…

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Correct Craft Announces 2026 Leadership Transition – Yeargin to become Board Chair, Hutcheson CEO, in April

July 22, 2025 Correct Craft announced its 2026 leadership transition plan July 14th , following Bill Yeargin’s earlier announcement that he will be stepping down as CEO on March 31, 2026. On April 1, 2026, Yeargin will transition to Correct Craft’s Board Chair, and Correct Craft’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Zach Hutcheson, will assume both the CEO role and…

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Brunswick Corporation Named One of Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing for 2025

July 22, 2025 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been honored by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025, a recognition that highlights organizations across the country excelling in employee satisfaction, workplace culture, and overall employee experience. The list, compiled by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, is based on an extensive analysis of more than…

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Aviara Boats Charts a Bold New Future Under Cruisers Yachts

July 22, 2025 Aviara Boats, the industry’s most forward-thinking luxury sport boat brand, has officially entered a new era of innovation and growth. Following the acquisition of Aviara’s assets by Cruisers Yachts in late 2024, the transition is now complete, with all desired assets successfully relocated to Cruisers Yachts’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Oconto, Wisconsin. Cruisers Yachts—an esteemed American boat builder with over 70…

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Updating Last Week’s Message and a Few Other Things…

July 15, 2025 To begin with, we received an important note from John Gullick, Manager of Special Programs for CanBoat / Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons who wanted to add that there is now only one event left in late September in the Distress Flare Collection Program for 2025. He wanted us to emphasize to…

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United City Yachts Expands into the USA Under New Banner: Yacht Network

July 15, 2025 North America’s Leading Yacht Brokerage Launches Cross-Border Services for U.S. Buyers and Sellers United City Yachts, Canada’s largest and most trusted yacht brokerage, is proud to announce its official expansion into the United States market under a bold new identity: Yacht Network. This exciting development marks a major milestone in the company’s growth, bringing…

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The Next Generation of Inflatables is Complete with The Launch of Elite

July 15, 2025 Three inflatables. One innovative bladder platform. A new era of comfort, safety, and performance on the water. Mustang Survival rounds out their inflatables collection with the launch of two highly anticipated additions: the Elite 120 and Elite 190. These inflatable PFDs build on the revolutionary design of the award-winning Atlas 190 DLX Life…

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BRP to Sell its Manitou Business to the Marcott Family of Bentley Pontoons

July 15, 2025 BRP Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement whereby members of the Marcott family, owners of Bentley Pontoons, will be acquiring Manitou assets in Lansing, Michigan. This transaction comes on the heels of BRP’s decision to sell its Marine businesses to double down on its core Powersports activities, enhancing its position for long-term…

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Help with a big problem

July 8, 2025 The boating community has a big problem and I’m not referring to Trump’s impending tariff announcements. I’m talking about the number of expired distress flares that are probably stored aboard boats, in basements, garages and other out of the way locations where no one is watching to check their condition. The problem…

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Sea.AI and Nautitech Catamarans – Commitment to Innovation, Safety, and Sailing Excellence

Credit: @polaryse July 8, 2025 Sea.AI and renowned French shipyard Nautitech Catamarans are strengthening their collaboration by offering Sea.AI’s machine vision systems as an option to Nautitech clients across their range of high-performance catamarans. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering innovation, safety, and an exceptional sailing experience. For Nautitech, crafting catamarans is about more than…

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Mustang Survival Expands Distribution into Germany and Switzerland

July 8, 2025 Mustang Survival, the Canadian brand renowned for innovative solutions in the most demanding marine environments, is expanding its European footprint through new distribution partnerships in Germany and Switzerland. Effective immediately, Broxe GmbH & Co. KG has become the exclusive importer of Mustang Survival products in Germany. Distribution will be supported in close collaboration with sales and marketing partner Brockhausen Marinevertrieb. Mustang…

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European Patent Office Grants VoltSafe Key Patent on Flagship “Electrical Fingerprint” Technology

July 8, 2025 VoltSafe Inc. is proud to announce that the European Patent Office (“EPO”) has granted a foundational patent for the company’s flagship prongless power connector technology, a critical innovation that forms the foundation of VoltSafe’s breakthrough approach to safe, smart electrical power. The EPO’s decision extends VoltSafe’s IP protection into 39 European countries, and adds fresh bricks to an IP fortress,…

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Canada Strong – Boating Strong!

July 1, 2025 I’m really liking the new feeling I’m getting from Ottawa lately and the Canada Strong Pass is certainly a part of that. Vacations are special. People are very willing to spend money on their vacations and there’s a big impact from where that money gets spent – here, or in some other…

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Vision Marine Technologies Acquires Nautical Ventures Group, Boating Industry 2024 Top 100 Dealer of the Year

July 1, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a leader in high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems, has announced the acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group, Inc. (“Nautical Ventures”), a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider. Recently named the 2024 Boating Industry “Dealer of the Year”. Nautical Ventures is widely recognized as one of the top…

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Great Circle Group Launches to Transform Marine Technology Sales and Service Industry.

July 1, 2025 May 11 was the public launch of Great Circle Group, a new venture uniting industry leaders Electronics Unlimited (EU) and Navtronics with accomplished technology entrepreneurs Damon Tassone and Michael Wexler. The company aims to establish the marine technology industry’s premier national sales and service brand, delivering unparalleled quality and expertise to boat owners and partners nationwide. The formation…

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Global Leaders Launch High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean at UN Ocean Conference in Nice

July 1, 2025 Panama, Canada, and 35 other countries commit to tackling underwater noise pollution to protect marine life During the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), Ministers from Panama and Canada joined leaders from 35 other countries to launch the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean, the first global political coalition dedicated to reducing harmful ocean…

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