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The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in July, 26,000 fewer than during the previous month, but the unemployment rate edged down to 7.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. More...

Although the public fascination with sharks is sure to pull huge interest and rating numbers during the annual Shark Week 2013 that begins Monday, marine scientists such as Guy Harvey are reminding the public that shark conservation is a 52-week obligation. More...

Beckson Marine signed CGW Associates as a new rep group that will cover Quebec and the maritime provinces of Canada. More...

Six Sealine yachts are being liquidated after the company was forced into Chapter 7 bankruptcy and effectively abandoned the vessels, documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court show. More...

Expect to see Seven Marine prominently displaying its 557-hp 6.2-liter outboard this fall at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, company officials told TradeOnly Today. More...

Actor Tom Cruise and his son Connor visited the America's Cup Summer of Racing, watching the fastest racing yachts in the world compete on San Francisco Bay. More...

Rec Boat Holdings rolled out the new 2014 Four Winns model-year lineup this week to more than 30 international dealers that represent 22 countries and will introduce the new line to its North American dealer network at a leadership conference scheduled for Aug. 4-6. More...

A New York man was charged with vehicular manslaughter and vehicular assault after a boat he was operating crashed into a barge on the Hudson River near the Tappan Zee Bridge, killing two members of a wedding that had been scheduled for Aug. 10. More...

Working and pleasure boats have plied Maryland’s waters for centuries and untold numbers of wrecked or abandoned ships are hidden in the state’s rivers and bays. More...

Bad weather and continued softness in the sterndrive and inboard segments caused MarineMax to continue offering promotions and discounts in the second quarter of 2013, enabling the country’s largest boat retailer to increase market share. More...

After six months looking for a buyer, Hatteras and Cabo Yachts appear to be nearing a sales agreement. More...

Brunswick Corp. reported today that net earnings fell 4 percent in the second quarter, to $80.4 million, from $83.6 million in the second quarter last year. Net sales increased 4 percent, from about $1.05 billion to $1.1 billion. More...

Ladd Distribution recently released new instructional videos for TE Connectivity’s Deutsch industrial environmentally sealed electrical connectors. More...

Marine Products Corp., the builder of Chaparral and Robalo boats, today announced a 9.8 percent increase in net sales in the second quarter, generating $42.2 million this year, compared with $38.5 million last year. More...

Albert W. Zirkelbach, an entrepreneur and inventor who came up through the custom canvas ranks to found one of the largest OEM canvas suppliers in the marine industry, died July 14 in Bradenton, Fla., at the age of 78. More...

With NMMA president Thom Dammrich set to descend Wednesday on Capitol Hill to discuss the state of the U.S. recreational boating industry with members of the Congressional Boating Caucus, there are signs that an increasing number of members of Congress are at work behind the scenes to get around...

A 54-year-old fisherman is safe after his 14-foot boat capsized as he was landing a 230-pound tuna in the ocean off Hawaii. More...

When boat sales rebounded in May, some industry observers hoped it was a sign of a late-blooming spring selling season that would extend into early summer. More...

This week’s roundup of dealers and distributors includes news from Dillon Marina and Yachting Experts. More...

The first hull of the new Back Cove Downeast 37 was launched last week at a ceremony and the Maine boatbuilder says an initial sea trial has proved the boat a winner with a 25-knot cruising speed and a top speed of 29 knots. More...