Manufacturers

NMMA announced today the induction of Ben Speciale, President of the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the NMMA Hall of Fame. Speciale will be presented with the 2023 NMMA Hall of Fame Award during the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX)’s annual Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 3, being held at a new location, the JW Marriott Tampa Water ...

GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies), provider of marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, has announced a partnership with Boat Fix, a recreational boating telematics company that provides vessel monitoring, uniquely backed by 24/7 live alarm and customer support. Making accessible next-level monitoring, alarm management and vessel recovery, GOST will be offering existing and future customers the GOST 24/7 ...

Marine Connection — a Boating Industry Top Dealer with nine Florida locations — has been officially designated as the Florida and North American representative of Quarken, an award-winning Finnish boat brand. Marine Connection will debut the first of three Quarken models during the Annapolis Powerboat Show October 5-8, 2023.         “Our vision has always been to connect people to superior ...

Yamaha Rightwaters announced it has joined forces with Georgia Southern University’s (GSU) College of Science and Mathematics and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division to initiate a new conservation project designed to restore degraded oyster beds on the Georgia coast. The research gathered during the project will help determine the carbon burial potential of newly formed oyster ...

Scout Boats just completed their 2024 Dealer Meeting in Charleston, S.C. During the event, Scout awarded its top dealers and sales professionals from around the world for the 2023 model year. The awards are as follows: 2023 Top Dealer Award Winners: Seven Seas Yacht Sales – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – 2023 Top Dealer Worldwide Andy Renne- Seven Seas Yacht Sales ...

Nineteen products garnered top honors in three separate award competitions at the 2023 NMEA Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held last week at the Orlando Doubletree Universal Hotel in Florida. NMEA members cast their votes online in 17 categories for the Product of Excellence Awards, while a panel of independent judges named winners in both the NMEA Technology Award and ...

Bayliner Boats launched its new brand identity bringing a revitalized energy to the boat builder known for creating cruising, fishing, and sport model options. The brand refresh represents one of the most comprehensive redesigns in the company’s 65-year history driven by consumer research. “Many Bayliner owners are first-time boat buyers, and our vision for this redesign was to fully represent ...

Jason Broshear, Division Manager, Corporate Planning and Sustainability, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., recently accepted the River Guardian Award for Yamaha’s support of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s education programs through the supply of outboard engines for their Floating Classrooms and scholarships for underserved youth. This partnership allows students to experience the natural environment, some for their first time out on the water. Chattahoochee ...

Headlining preparations for the upcoming International BoatBuilders Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, Florida, October 3-5, Honda Marine announced the introduction of the Honda BF350, the newest high-power outboard motor to join its lineup. Now the company’s flagship model, the BF350 is the first Honda V8 motor to be made available commercially. “The business strategy for Honda Marine is rooted ...

Garmin Ltd. announced it has completed the acquisition of JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions, including speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and other audio components for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers. “We are thrilled to welcome JL Audio to the Garmin team. JL Audio has a strong reputation for providing premium audio quality, ...