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    Boat sales drop in July

    Recreational boating weathered a rough July as sales fell across most major industry categories. More...
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    VIDEO: Boaters pitch in on Louisiana flood rescues

    There have been a lot of water rescues because many people have bass boats. More...
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    Analyst forecasts flat boat sales in July

    Powerboat sales were likely “flattish” year over year in July, a Wells Fargo marine industry analyst says. More...
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    Newport show organizers detail 2016 event lineup

    The Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, are ramping up their efforts to promote their 46th annual show in September. Organizers said the Sept. 15-18 event is the largest boat show in New England and it kicks off the fall boat show season. The...
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    Iconic Marine Group set to revive several brands

    Iconic Marine Group — which changed its name from Custom Marine Group — quietly purchased Baja Marine LLC in May. More...
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    Volvo Penta expands dealer network south of U.S.

    Volvo Penta said it is expanding and upgrading its marine dealer network in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. More...
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    Brokerage sales drop in July

    U.S. yacht brokerage sales declined in July by 114 boats (3 percent) from the same month last year. More...
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    ABYC updates boat-capacity standards

    The American Boat and Yacht Council updated its Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. More...
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    EPA seeks comment on antifouling paint test method

    The EPA released what the NMMA said is an important testing method that could benefit boaters and marinas. More...
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    NMRA schedules seminar during IBEX

    The NMRA will present the seminar "Reach New Customers and Boost Sales with Independent Reps” during the Oct. 4-6 IBEX. More...
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    U.S. economy adds 255,000 jobs in July

    The latest jobs data came in above expectations with non-farm payrolls adding 255,000 jobs in July, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics released today. More...
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    Correct Craft CEO supports free trade and improved infrastructure

    Correct Craft president and CEO Bill Yeargin spoke at a White House meeting of a dire need for improved infrastructure and the importance of free trade. More...
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    Groups criticize NOAA policy on fisheries allocation

    A long-awaited policy review has a coalition of recreational fishing advocates demanding Congress change laws. More...
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    VIDEO: Mercury Marine gathers mainstream media in New York City

    NEW YORK — For the first time ever, Mercury Marine held a media event focused on presenting its engines and boat-control technologies to journalists outside of the marine industry. More...
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    Brunswick CEO reports growth ‘across our portfolio’

    Weakness seen in other in leisure vehicle industries has not affected the marine industry, according to Brunswick CEO Mark Schwabero. More...
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    Drop in U.S. homeownership rate a concern for industry

    The nation’s homeownership rate has dropped to its lowest level in more than half a century. More...
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    Brunswick reports 2Q results

    Brunswick Corp. today reported a second-quarter net sales increase of 9 percent. More...
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    MarineMax CEO talks of more affluent customer base

    The middle class is a dwindling part of MarineMax’s customer base, but the loss is being offset by upper-middle-class and high-net-worth customers. More...
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    MarineMax reports 3Q results

    Unusually strong demand for large boats led MarineMax to report some of its best-ever third-quarter results. More...
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    VIDEO: Water skiing market might be ripe for baby boomers

    The boating industry often concentrates on marketing to baby boomers, but it might be crafting its message on assumptions about how boomers act. More...
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