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Malibu Boats launched its new M235, the boat the company said garnered it an invitation to the U.S. Naval Academy. Developed in secrecy, the performance towboat is 23 feet, 5 inches in length and includes the company’s integrated surf platform. Malibu’s design, engineering and athlete teams...

Organizers of the Miami International Boat Show, which has faced an uphill battle in its quest to move from the Miami Beach Convention Center to the land and water around Miami Marine Stadium, sent out an “action alert” asking exhibitors to let lawmakers in the area know the show is “crucial” to...

The sportfishing industry is thanking the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for advancing a major portion of the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 during a committee markup hearing on Thursday. Advocates say the bill will provide increased access to public land and water and improve...

Gunboat International filed for Chapter 11 protection on Wednesday after a series of challenges in the past two years, but owner Peter Johnstone says the company is operationally poised to rebound. “It’s unfortunate we have to go through this process, but we see our path through,” Johnstone told...

Miami-Dade county commissioners deferred a decision Tuesday to issue a permit for the Miami International Boat Show that is necessary for the in-water portion to move forward, punting the decision to Dec. 15. Show organizers expect the county to ultimately approve the permit for the show, slated...

ORLANDO, Fla. — A record number of marine dealer professionals gathered for the 2015 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo Monday night, taking in a fiery, animated keynote speech from bestselling author and motivational speaker Steve McClatchy. During a lengthy (80 minutes) but fast-paced address...

Builders of outboard-powered center console boats reported strong sales at the Nov. 5-9 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, citing record revenue and promising follow-up business. “Scout had the best Lauderdale show on record,” said Alan Lang, national and international sales manager for...

The American Sportfishing Association and the National Marine Manufacturers Association announced a partnership in which the NMMA will produce a new marine accessories pavilion at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST. The 2016 ICAST will be held July...

U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., plans to introduce bipartisan legislation this month that will allow U.S. citizens to purchase foreign-flagged yachts while in U.S. waters without paying a costly import duty before the sale. Frankel made the announcement during a press event on Tuesday that the...

Brunswick Corp. will continue expansion into adjacent markets and keep growing its parts and accessories business in the coming three years, starting with its patented aluminum alloy called Mercalloy. “We already do supply a number of industries [with Mercalloy] … and we just won a casting...

The non-profit MRAA Educational Foundation set a goal of raising $25,000 this year to provide financial support for education, training and professional development in the recreational marine trades. The funds raised will be directed toward scholarships and awards to train men and women studying...

The U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter signed by 184 bipartisan members to the Environmental Protection Agency calling for revisions to ethanol mandates. The National Marine Manufacturers Association, as part of the Smarter Fuel Future Coalition, says the group is encouraged by the...

FORT LAUDERDALE — ACR Electronics, the Fort Lauderdale-based beacon maker, was advising vessel operators who will be required to carry AIS transponders come March to buy and install the safety gear early and avoid the rush to comply. There will be a big push at the last minute for AIS products...

FORT LAUDERDALE — Zodiac Nautic, the world’s oldest and largest manufacturer of RIBs and inflatables, said Thursday at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show that the industry and consumers should expect a significant revival of the venerable brand. “Zodiac is a wonderful brand. I am no...

FORT LAUDERDALE — “This is going to be — and is — the biggest Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show ever,” Show Management president Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III said at today’s press breakfast opening the 56th annual show. The single largest event in Florida, the show this year has 1,500 boats...

The recession took its largest toll on 20- to 50-foot boats and the industry’s bounce-back is evidenced by the large rebound in that size range, with several boats making their debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which opens Thursday. That’s according to Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist...

MarineMax said it saw a 17 percent same-store fourth-quarter sales increase — on top of a 10 percent increase during the quarter last year — and said it had a 22 percent increase for the full fiscal year. Excluding a tax benefit in the September 2015 quarter and gains in the September 2014...

The 56th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show starts Thursday, drawing a larger and more international mix of exhibitors than ever — and it will feature the largest boat that has ever been displayed at the five-day event. The show comprises seven venues, and this year’s production will...

Brunswick Corp. maintained a profitable third quarter despite challenges from a strong dollar and softness overseas, particularly in Brazil, and it reported strong demand for its new high-horsepower engines, as well as parts and accessories. Mercury has been unable to address the backlog in...

Brunswick Corp. sales increased 6 percent in the third quarter, with net sales rising to $991.9 million from $932.1 million in 2014, missing expectations by $1.85 million. Sales rose 11 percent on a constant currency basis, indicating that the strong dollar partially offset growth. Brunswick...