That’s a wrap on a terrific 2024 Vancouver International Boat Show

Feb 13, 2024

Boating BC announced in their February 8^th newsletter, “VIBS 2024 has come to a close and by all accounts it was a great success. Thanks to Linda, Amanda and the whole team at Canadian Boat Shows for pulling it off. Crowds were down slightly from last year but certainly made up for it in their enthusiasm to purchase. Despite the slightly early close on Sunday, Boats and accessories were selling well throughout the week.”

Please be sure to fill out the exhibitor survey when it lands in your inbox which will help plan and execute the 2025 show. Boating BC thanks all the vendors who participated this year!

Recreational Marine Industry Applauds Removal of the Luxury Tax on Boats in Budget 2025

OTTAWA (November 4, 2025)—Canada’s boating industry applauds Budget 2025’s commitment to remove the devastating luxury tax on boats, a failed tax policy that unfairly punished Canadian manufacturers and workers. When the luxury tax was first implemented in September 2022, Canada’s marine industry leaders were quick to point out the impending losses of middle-class jobs, government tax revenues and sales declines.

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Changing Scene

Indmar Celebrates 24 Years at the Helm of Customer Satisfaction

March 2, 2026
Godfrey Pontoon Boats Receives 20th NMMA Marine Industry CSI Award

March 2, 2026
Mercury Marine’s Boost Wins 2026 Miami Innovation Award for Advancing Outboard Engine Performance

March 2, 2026
Atlantic XL Sets Industry Benchmark in Additive Manufacturing

March 2, 2026
Honda Marine Receives 2025 Customer Satisfaction Index Award from National Marine Manufacturers Association

March 2, 2026
Further Thoughts on Boat Shows

February 23, 2026

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Just Launched

Introducing the All-New Axopar 38

Axopar pioneers once again to set new standards, with the Axopar 38 range marking a new era in adventure boating. The first model of the range debuted at Boot Düsseldorf 2026 with the world premiere of the Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin, to be followed by the Axopar 38 Sun Top and Cross Top launching later this year.

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Simrad Marine Electronics Debuts New NSO® 4

As Simrad Marine Electronics marks its 80th anniversary, the brand celebrates eight decades of innovation with the launch of NSO® 4 – the next chapter in marine navigation. Built on the revolutionary NEON™ operating system (OS) and designed to be the world’s most intuitive chartplotter, NSO 4 is the latest premium chartplotter and fishfinder in the Simrad® portfolio, delivering an unmatched combination of effortless control, lightning-fast performance, and sleek design, setting a new standard for offshore navigation.

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