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A tax cap on boat sales passed the Florida state legislature last week as part of the larger Jobs for Florida Bill, and now moves on to Gov. Charlie Crist, who voiced his support Friday for the bill. More...

The chief executive of BP says crews have been able to reduce the amount of oil flowing from a massive underwater leak from reaching the Gulf surface with a new approach of using chemicals at the source. More...

Finance reform bills approved for debate by the Senate and poised to go before the House could mean bad news for boat dealers if passed in their original form, according to marine lending experts. More...

The Bay Bridge Boat Show, held last weekend on Kent Island, Md., was considered a success by all who participated, according to event producer United States Yacht Shows. More...

Raymarine confirmed today it remains in "advanced discussions" with a third party regarding the sale of the company, and urged its shareholders to "take no action" regarding Garmin's offer. More...

Garmin announced today that it has made a cash offer of 15 pence (23 cents) per share to acquire Raymarine plc. The transaction remains subject to shareholder acceptance and regulatory approval, but Garmin said it expects to obtain the necessary merger control approvals. More...

MarineMax's reporting today of a 5 percent decline in comparable store sales, and its statement that its inventory correction is complete, "further confirms that inventory issues among Brunswick Corp.'s dealers are past," said Tim Conder, from Walls Fargo Securities. More...

SBT Jetski Engines, Parts and Accessories recently launched a revamped Web site. More...

RBC Capital Markets delivered an upbeat report for Brunswick Corp. earlier today, several days ahead of when the company is to report first quarter earnings. At the same time, RBC notes the overall industry continues to face significant challenges. More...

A report released Monday by RBC Capital Markets sees progress for Brunswick Corp. but challenges ahead. More...

A new memorandum of understanding between the Coast Guard and C-PORT was agreed to Wednesday. More...

A new memorandum of understanding between the Coast Guard and C-Port was agreed to Wednesday. More...

Sound Experience, an organization based in Puget Sound, Wash., that uses the 97-year-old schooner Adventuress as a platform to highlight the role oceans play in the environment, is encouraging the public to vote online in an indirect fund-raising drive to raise $125,000 to restore the vessel's...

Show producer Duncan McIntosh said the 37th annual Newport Boat Show, held April 15-18 in Newport Beach, Calif., saw increased boat exhibits and attendance. More...

Organizers said Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show saw an uptick in attendance and sales of boats, gear and accessories. More...

A Florida columnist has suggested a protected boat haul route for Martin County to avoid tangles with power lines on local roads - and driving up the cost for both the yard and boat owner. More...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is rolling out a series of new initiatives aimed at calming politically hostile waters with anglers who have been angered by Obama Administration policies. More...

David Marlow, of passagemaker builder Marlow Yachts, has challenged at least eight other manufacturers to a trans-Atlantic race for bragging rights to the best in speed and fuel efficiency. More...

Signs of a potential retail recovery sent shares of Brunswick Corp. up 8 percent Wednesday to close at $17.78 per share. More...

West Marine today reported net revenues of $109.6 million for its fiscal first quarter, which ended April 3. More...