Marine Connection, a Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer with nine Florida locations has appointed three senior managers to its leadership team. Timo Turkki, a 30-plus year employee and most recently Marine Connection operations manager since 2012, has been promoted to general manager with responsibility for overall dealership operations. He will be based at the dealership’s West Palm Beach headquarters location. ...
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Deadline approaches for 2023 Women Making Waves nominations
The May 17 deadline is quickly approaching for nominations for Boating Industry‘s 2023 Women Making Waves industry recognition program, part of Boating Industry‘s Top 100 Awards. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT, November 5-7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to honor ...
Read More »Chris-Craft names Millennium Group an exclusive dealer
Chris-Craft has named Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) PLC (MGC-Asia) its exclusive authorized retailer for Chris-Craft boats in Thailand and the ASEAN region. “For over 149 years, Chris-Craft has offered a high level of craftsmanship and true luxury, becoming an American icon,” said Steve Heese, president of Chris-Craft. “MGC Marine’s expertise in the luxury segment will now help Chris-Craft expand in ...
Read More »OneWater releases Q2 results
OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) has announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2023. Austin Singleton, CEO commented: Our team once again showcased its ability to execute in a dynamic environment, delivering a 19% growth in sales during the quarter, on top of a 34% increase in the prior year period. Same store sales grew 11% year-over-year ...
Read More »MarineMax reports seasonal normalization in 2023 Q2 results
MarineMax, Inc. recently announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2023. Revenue in the fiscal 2023 second quarter was down 7% to $570.3 million from record March quarter revenue of $610.1 million in the comparable period last year. The Company reported this result was primarily attributable to decreases in new and used boat revenue, resulting in 13% ...
Read More »Regal and Nautique of Orlando named WSIA Dealer of the Year
After being named the No. 1 Dealer in North America by Boating Industry in its Top 100 ranking last November, Regal & Nautique of Orlando was recently named the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) “Marine Dealer of the Year” for 2023. This is the second win for Regal & Nautique for this coveted international award, the first time in ...
Read More »Bay Marine acquires Full Throttle Marine
Bay Marine, with locations in Wisconsin, Illinois and Florida, has announced the acquisition of Full Throttle Marine. Founded by Lloyd Hannum Jr., Full Throttle Marine began as Auto Marine Specialists, Inc. and has been in operation as a family-owned marine service company for over 60 years. “We are extremely excited to have the entire Full Throttle Marine team become part ...
Read More »Boating Industry issues call for 2023 Women Making Waves nominations
Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Women Making Waves industry recognition program, part of Boating Industry‘s Top 100 Awards. The nomination process will close on May 17, 2023. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT, November 5-7, 2023 in ...
Read More »ABYC kicks off International Marine Service Technician Week
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) kicked off International Marine Service Technician Week yesterday, which runs April 24-29. The weeklong celebration aims to bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working professionals who keep boats safe, reliable, and enjoyable. Marine businesses, associations, and boaters are encouraged to participate by celebrating and highlighting their marine technicians. “This week is a great ...
Read More »Highfield names new California-based dealer
Highfield Boats recently announced the addition of new California dealer partner Boat Specialists. The move supports Highfield’s ongoing U.S. market-share growth. “Highfield remains the leader in RIB sales in the U.S. this year with 17.4% market share. We also have expanded our offering of medium and large RIBs. This has led us to actively seek new dealer partners to help us meet ...
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