The Foundation for Recreational Boating Safety, Education and Environmental Awareness announced that Bill Yeargin, President and CEO of Correct Craft is the recipient of the 2019 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award for his extraordinary service and commitment to advocacy on behalf of the recreational boating industry. Bill will be honored at the American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington, D.C. during ...

Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to recognize the multitude of women in the industry who have made and continue to make great contributions to its success, propel its growth and lead their organizations and peers into the future. With over 100 nominations for this year’s Women Making Waves, choosing the highlighted women was no easy task. There is such ...

50 of the marine industry’s best new and innovative products For the sixth annual Boating Industry Top Products list, we’ve selected 50 of the best new or updated products and services for the marine industry, ranging from boats to engines to electronics and more.  To be eligible for consideration, products or services had to have been introduced or significantly updated ...

By Tim Hennagir Dealers share day-to-day strategies for improving income Dealers continually need to invest time, energy, and resources in their F&I departments. Doing so successfully can capture huge opportunities for income and pave the way for overall financial improvement. Refining strategies for incorporating finance and insurance products into the overall business and sales mix can follow a variety of ...

By Adam Quandt Marine entertainment manufacturers push limits to keep boaters happy on the water With the added challenges of a harsh environment and very limited space, marine audio and entertainment manufacturers have been tasked by consumer desires to catch up to the amenities offered in the automobile industry. Fusion Marine Entertainment managing director Chris Baird said that over the last ...

By Tim Hennagir Increasing market share through continued expansion remains a long-term goal for Russell Marine. The Top 100 dealership services all of Alabama, West Georgia and the panhandle of Florida with a primary focus on Central Alabama around Lake Martin.  Russell Marine achieved a No. 3 ranking on Boating Industry’s 2018 Top 100 and received a Best in Class ...

By Jonathan Sweet | Top 100 Director The business world is dominated by family-owned operations – according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 90% of business in the United States are family owned. And the boating industry is no exception. We see plenty of family-owned businesses in the Top 100 program – almost every dealer on the list has multiple family ...

By Matt Sellhorst Have you ever considered what your prospects and clients truly want from you? The most successful companies have figured this out and take specific actions to ensure they deliver. Let’s look at fast food as an example. It’s a very tough industry. McDonald’s has dominated for decades by delivering what their clients truly want: consistent, cheap food, ...

By Adam Quandt It’s safe to say spring has officially sprung and that means for those of us in seasonal boating locations, things are ramping up quickly. With the excitement around getting boaters out on the water, especially new boaters, it’s easy to forget that manufacturers, dealers and retailers make up the front lines of boating safety advocacy. It is ...

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation announced the results of a survey examining the link between fishing licenses and conservation. While anglers and boaters are aware of the conservation tie-in, it is not a force that drives licensing. Key findings: 76% of respondents are aware of the link between licenses and conservation funding. The Family Outdoors segment (RBFF’s target audience) ...