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Pontoon market shows resilience
Boating Industry spoke with 2024 Top 20 Dealers and Harris Boats to understand how the pontoon segment performed in 2025…
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2026 Boating Industry forecast
Industry leaders remain optimistic as innovation, sustainability and shifting demographics open new opportunities for growth.
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Saying goodbye to old ways in the new year
Dealers are challenged to refine their processes and follow-up practices to boost sales and build lasting customer loyalty.
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Walstrom Marine adds Sea Ray to West Michigan location
Walstrom Marine’s Holland location will now carry Sea Ray Boats.
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Lightspeed reports boat sales dip in December
U.S. recreational boat sales declined 3.7% year over year, according to composite data from nearly 700 dealers using the Lightspeed…
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MarineMax adds dealership near Fort Lauderdale
MarineMax announced the opening of MarineMax Harbour Towne, its newest location in Dania Beach, Florida.
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Boatsetter and Getmyboat announce merger
The new entity will bring the two platforms together into a connected marketplace.
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Service, storage and subscription: The hidden profit engines
These hidden engines keep dealerships healthy when interest rates are high, consumer confidence is low and walk-in traffic feels more…
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Why marine sales stall and how to fix it
In today’s competitive market, dealers don’t need higher lead volume; they need manufacturers to share accountability for sales.
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MarineMax Pompano names general manager
David Dzurilla joined MarineMax nearly 30 years ago and led MarineMax Norwalk before joining MarineMax Pompano.
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MarineMax reports Q4 and full year FY2025 results
The company highlighted that it generated more revenue at FLIBS than last year and set a post-Covid record for unit…
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Lightspeed data shows boat sales growth in October
In October, U.S. recreational boat sales rose 4.8% year-over-year, according to composite data from nearly 700 dealers using the Lightspeed…
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World Cat awards top dealers at 2025 Dealer Meeting
The company celebrated the launch of its 2026 models and awarded top dealers for the 2025 Model Year.
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Blogs
How marine dealers can use AI to drive sales and loyalty
AI isn’t about replacing the human touch; it’s about enhancing it. Dealers who adopt AI will serve better, sell smarter…
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MarineSource and Boattest partner to enhance online marketplace
The collaboration brings Boattest’s independent tests, data and video reviews directly into MarineSource’s boat shopping experience.
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Malibu Boats reports Q1 FY2026 revenue growth
The company said it is continuing to prioritize dealer health and maintaining healthy inventory levels.
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Consultant Corner: Selling strategies in a softening market
Learn how to shift your strategy to engineer momentum when demand softens, financing hurdles rise and buyers get cold feet.
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Hanse Yachts shares financial results
Consolidated profit totaled €19.2 million, influenced by restructuring after Andreas Müller and Hanjo Runde acquired the company.
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NMMA data shows continued slowdown in powerboat market
Year-to-date, new powerboat retail unit sales declined 8.9% compared to the same seven-month period in 2024.
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Features
Insights from Boating Industry’s Top 20 Dealers: Clemons Boats
Clemons Boats was founded in 1966 and today, it is the number 13-ranked dealership on Boating Industry's Top Dealers list.
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