The Limestone Boat Company, a heritage brand recently re-launched with new ownership, ideals and a revamped model line-up, has initially partnered with 13 dealer locations across parts of the U.S. and Canada to represent, market and service its product.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced the formation of Rpl, a consumer advisory board dedicated to shaping the future of recreational boating. As home to the world’s leading marine brands like Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, Sea Ray and Lund, Brunswick’s community of boaters will have unprecedented access to the industry’s most coveted brands.
To boost investment in exploring sustainable technologies – in line with the Volvo Group’s sustainability aims – the company will focus on its inboard and sterndrive development transformation – with greater fuel efficiency and zero emissions through hybrid, electric, and renewable fuels being the new direction.
Sailfish Boats has seen an immediate impact and growth spurt, since the addition of Rob Parmentier as President & CEO. Over the past 60-days, Sailfish has added nine new dealers to its list of dealer partners.
Malibu Marine in downtown Kelowna is now Flagship Marine, exclusive dealer of Formula boats. From the four walls of Ron and Lydia Pfob’s garage in 1986 to the 43,500 square-foot property on Ellis Street in downtown Kelowna, Malibu Marine has become one of the most established boat dealerships that also offers boat storage and servicing right near Okanagan Lake…
Calibre Yacht Sales is proud to announce that, effective immediately, Calibre Yacht Sales and Neptunus Yachts International have established a partnership for the sales and marketing of new Neptunus yachts in the Pacific Northwest.
Walkers Point has been providing service, storage and sales to the Muskoka boating clientele since 1979.
Groupe Beneteau is rolling out the “Let’s Go Beyond!” strategic plan presented on July 9. The House of Brands is being overhauled, with the offering realigned around eight strong brands, covering the same number of market segments as previously with 12 brands.
Four Winns and Glastron were honored to present The Boat Warehouse with the prestigious Large, Cambridge Lighthouse award for being the largest volume dealer with multiple locations. The award was presented at the dealership in Kingston, Ontario on Monday, August 24, 2020.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that it has completed a second investment in Sea Machines Robotics, Inc., a Boston-based autonomous technology company that specializes in advanced control technology for workboats and other commercial surface vessels. Details of the investment were not disclosed.
Wireless network threatens to interfere with nation’s GPS system. A coalition of groups whose users rely on the Global Positioning System (GPS) wants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change its mind about an April 20 decision to permit Ligado Networks to begin construction of a land-based industrial 5G (fifth generation) “L-Band” wireless network.
For the past 45 years, the Ottawa Boat Show has been the unofficial launch of boating season in the Ottawa Region, welcoming hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors annually.
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) used the virtual IBEX platform to host its annual meetings and elect its 2020–2021 officers and board. Each is an independent manufacturers sales rep working in the marine market.
The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference Industry Reconnect inaugural webinar series, taking place over four weeks in October, has provided valuable industry insight with one more session to go on Tuesday, 27th October at 12 UTC. The first three sessions were a great success with 250+ registered attendees per session.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that its Fort Wayne Operation is its first boat manufacturing facility to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill status. This accomplishment represents a significant milestone in Brunswick’s ongoing campaign to advance its sustainability mission.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Aine Denari President – Brunswick Boat Group, effective October 26, 2020. Denari succeeds Huw Bower who left Brunswick in September.
Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) units deliver a unique user experience with up to 30% reduced fuel consumption and 30% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional inboard shafts. The company has now supplied 30,000 Volvo Penta IPS solutions across the marine sectors.
Veratron’s LinkUp suite of single-function gateway modules was awarded a 2020 Innovation Award at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). It won in the highly competitive OEM Electronics category.
Each year the NMEA members select “Products of Excellence” in marine electronics and in 2020 the Wave WiFi Tidal Wave was selected as an Award winner in the WiFi /Cellular devices category.
Sharrow Marine has announced plans to have a mass-produced, cast version of their award-winning propeller in production by the end of this year.