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    Consumer confidence edges up in October

    The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in September, increased slightly in October. More...
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    Investment could net 700 jobs in southwest Florida

    The recent approval by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Charlotte Harbor Regional Center and its first EB-5 development project - Florida's Charlotte Harbor Marina - represent a number of firsts for southwest Florida, the center said. More...
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    Anglers land 800-pound marlin, but lose out on payday

    A team of anglers landed an 800-pound marlin Wednesday off Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in the Bisbee's Black and Blue fishing tournament, but it won't count as the winning catch. More...
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    Dealers and Distributors

    Our weekly roundup of dealers and distributors includes news from Bay Breeze Yacht Sales, Seminole Marine Group, Pursuit Boats and E&P Marine. * More...
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    Gulf oil spill: six months later

    It was six months ago today that an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig led to the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history. More...
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    Twin Disc reports 1Q results

    Twin Disc Inc. today reported an increase in sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, which ended Sept. 24. The company also reported continued challenges in its megayacht business. More...
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    Northwest boatyard plans layoffs

    The Port of Everett in Washington state is facing layoffs because of a continuing drop in space rentals at the marina and a loss in rent from businesses that were cleared from an area planned for redevelopment. More...
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    CO detector line passes standards process

    Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Fireboy-Xintex says it completed all phases of testing on its CO Sentinel Carbon Monoxide Detector Line to the revised Underwriter's Laboratories 2034 Marine Standard for single and multiple station carbon monoxide alarms. More...
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    Annapolis sailboat show sees larger crowds

    Perfect weather for five consecutive days, more than 600 exhibitors and an estimated turnout of 50,000 underscored the positive mood at the 41st annual United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Md. More...
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    UPDATE: E15 decision excludes marine engines

    The Environmental Protection Agency today waived a limitation on selling fuel that is more than 10 percent ethanol for model-year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. More...
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    E15 decision expected today

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected later today to release its decision on whether to allow more ethanol than the current limit of 10 percent to be blended into gasoline. More...
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    ValvTect offers new floor-display option

    ValvTect Petroleum announced the availability of a new retail floor display for its ValvTect aftermarket fuel additive line. More...
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    Viking Life-Saving Equipment buys competitor

    Marine and fire safety equipment manufacturer Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S recently acquired Hygrapha GmbH & Co. More...
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    Annapolis show keynote urges industry: ‘Sell the fun’

    Sail America held its general members meeting this morning at a new location, the Marriott Hotel, during the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Md. More...
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    Boat of the Year nominees named at Annapolis show

    Cruising World and Sailing World magazines announced today at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Md., their nominees for the 2011 Boat of the Year awards. The awards recognize and honor the best new sailboat models introduced to the North American market. More...
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    Annapolis Sailboat Show opens with a bang

    At 10 o'clock this morning, the boom of a cannon signaled the opening of the 2010 United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Md. Bright sun, a gentle breeze and hundreds of boats indicated the industry is ready for business. More...
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    Brokerage sales slip in September

    The number of brokerage boats sold in the U.S. normally begins to tail off in September as cooler weather settles on much of the country, but in the month that just ended sales also dropped in comparison with September 2009. More...
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    Caterpillar will raise prices in January

    Caterpillar will increase prices on its products by as much as 2 percent worldwide, effective in January, the company said in a report to the Securities and Exchange Commission. More...
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    Duracraft Marine to auction off assets

    An absolute auction of Duracraft Marine assets is set for Oct.16 in Lexington, S.C. More...
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    Survey shows boaters are active, thrifty

    The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation recently revealed new research that will help the boating industry better understand consumer attitudes toward boat purchases. More...
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