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Charting the Rise of the Pre-Owned Boat Market
The pre-owned boat market is entering a fascinating period of correction and bifurcation. As a wave of late-model, pandemic-bought vessels…
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The Marine Industry Is Entering Its Biggest Shift In Twenty Years
For years, the marine industry has blamed outside forces whenever sales slowed. But I believe we're entering a structural shift,…
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Workplace Culture is Marine Manufacturing’s Ultimate Retention Tool
Workplace culture is critical for keeping employees happy and focused on their job. In this article, we speak with a…
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The Essential Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Boat
Buying your first boat is one of life’s great milestones, bringing with it excitement, anticipation and, for many newcomers, a…
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The 2026 Great Loop Challenge to Launch August 8
Taking place on August 8th, The 2026 Great Loop Challenge powered by Honda Marine is a mission-driven, 7,300+ nautical mile…
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Woven for the Water: How Line + Cleat is Redefining the Life Jacket
Frustrated with the lack of options that were available for her two young daughters, Amanda Horan decided to create life…
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WSIA Encourages Boaters and Water Sports Enthusiasts to Pass The Handle
The Water Sports Industry Association is encouraging boaters, wake parks, schools, camps, dealers and water sports enthusiasts across the country…
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Boating Industry Announces New Digital Magazine Experience
EPG Brand Acceleration, publisher of Boating Industry, is taking digital content to new heights with expanded content, more podcasts and…
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Boating Industry’s 2026 Women Making Waves Honorees
Now in its 11th year, Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to recognize the multitude of women in the…
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Boating Industry’s 2026 Top Dealer Applications Now Open
Entries for Boating Industry's 2026 Top Dealer awards are now open! As part of Boating Industry‘s Top 100 Awards, the annual…
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Boating Industry Reveals 2026 Top Products
For the last 13 years, the Boating Industry Top Products program has brought to readers 55 of the marine industry’s…
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Beneteau Announces Plans to Shut Michigan Factory
Groupe Beneteau recently announced that it will halt production at its Cadillac, Mich., facility during the third quarter as it…
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When Great Brands Forget How To Matter
Group Beneteau announced the closure of its Cadillac, Michigan facility, home to Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab. For many corporate…
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Marine Service Students Put Skills to the Test at SkillsUSA National Conference
Six students from Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, South Dakota and Minnesota earned top honors in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and…
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Flamingo Marine Enters Next Phase of Growth
Flamingo Marine recently entered series production with the shipment of its first customer ROVE 245 pontoon boats, marking a transition…
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Boating BC Launches VIBS’ Fall Marina Show and Sale
Boating BC is announcing VIBS’ Fall Marina Show & Sale which will provide consumers with an opportunity to view these…
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Experience-Led Showrooms: Where Emotion Closes the Deal
Walk into most showrooms and you’ll see the same scene, boats lined up in silent rows, polished to perfection, waiting…
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Free Boating Safety Course Expanded to 15 Additional States
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced that its free state-approved boating safety course has been approved…
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Marketing That Drives Sales, Not Just Likes
In today’s retail environment, it has become remarkably easy to confuse marketing activity with marketing success. Social media engagement can…
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First Annual Windy City Boat & Yacht Show
Tickets for the inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show are now on sale at WindyCityBYS.com. Produced by Informa, the…
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