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Risk Management Strategies for Marine Business Owners
Most marine business owners take the necessary steps to protect visible assets, but what is often less visible are the…
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Boating Starts at the Shore: A New Owner’s Guide to Docks and Lifts
Most new boat owners spend months comparing hull designs, engine specs and onboard features—only to overlook a critical question: where…
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Nominations Open for Boating Industry’s Women Making Waves
Nominations are now open for Boating Industry's annual Women Making Waves awards program!
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Selling Boats Versus Selling Doom
The 2026 Bay Bridge Boat Show, the traditional kickoff to the Chesapeake boating season, ran April 17–19 at Safe Harbor…
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Boating Industry 2026 Top Products
Entries are now open for Boating Industry's 2026 Top Products! To be considered, products must have been introduced or significantly…
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Employee Benefits That Attract and Retain Talent Across Your Marine Business
The marine industry is evolving—fast. Boats are becoming more complex, customer expectations are rising, and one challenge continues to surface:…
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Spring Is Coming. Is Your Dock Ready?
As temperatures rise and snowmelt accelerates, water levels can shift several feet in a matter of days. Fixed docks aren’t…
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Leadership Development and Succession Planning in Marine Operations
Across the marine industry, a significant number of marina owners, dealers and marine service operators are approaching retirement age, while…
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The New Buyer Funnel: Designing Multi-Session, Omnichannel Experiences That Close
Today’s boat buyer doesn’t simply walk into the showroom, pick a model and drive off. Instead, the buying process for…
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The Business Case for Charter Management Programs: A Win-Win for Dealers and Buyers
The economics of boat ownership are evolving. In this environment, charter ownership programs have emerged as a strategic solution, offering…
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Boating Industry Elevate Summit 2026 Recap
Boating Industry's Elevate summit was a huge success! Host David Gee sums up his experience in Orlando in a video,…
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Financial Resilience Beyond Cash Flow
Every marine business owner understands seasonal cash flow, but managing cash flow alone is not financial resilience. A company can…
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40 Under 40 Submission Deadlines Extended
The entry deadline for our annual 40 Under 40 awards program has been extended by one week! You now have…
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Education Can Ensure Success When Buying, Starting or Expanding a Boating Business
Harry Munns explains in this piece just how important education is when it comes to boating business success.
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Boating Industry names 2025 Dealer of the Year and Top Dealers
Boating Industry is proud to announce the 2025 Dealer of the Year, Best In Class Dealers, Top 20 Dealers and…
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Profiles in Leadership: Chuck Cashman
Cashman was named senior vice president of global yacht sales for MarineMax this past October.
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Spotlight: Waterfront Brands unveils new era of coastal innovation
Waterfront Brands announces a suite of new, innovative products to meet the needs of modern boaters, marina operators and coastal…
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Charitable giving strategies for dealers
Morgan Stanley reveals strategies to help dealers maximize their charitable impact while minimizing what they pay in taxes.
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The evolving expectations for marinas
Leading marinas are focused on hospitality and technology integration to deliver the seamless, community-focused experiences today’s boaters seek.
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Recreational boating industry trends
Learn which trends took shape in 2025, how dealers are navigating softer demand and what challenges and opportunities leaders see…
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