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Retail Boat Sales Softened in 2025
New boat retail unit sales declined 9% year over year, totaling 215,237 units, compared with 236,070 units of 2024, according…
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November Data Shows Softness Across Recreational Boating Market
NMMA’s latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through November 2025, showed retail and wholesale activity remained under pressure as…
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Godfrey Pontoon Boats Receives Minneapolis Boat Show NMMA Innovation Award
Godfrey Pontoon Boats, manufacturer of Godfrey pontoon boats and Hurricane deck boats, announced its 2026 Sanpan model has been awarded…
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Miami Innovation Awards Judges Announced
The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2026 Miami Innovation…
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2026 Minneapolis Innovation Award Winners Announced
The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing new consumer marine products,…
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NMMA Canada inducts Jean-François Rioux into Hall of Fame
Rioux is the senior vice president of sales, marketing and customer experience at Yamaha Canada.
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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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NMMA shares position on wakesurfing
NMMA believes a statewide standard that requires wakesurfing 200 feet from shore in depths of 10 feet or greater minimizes environmental impacts…
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Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Award judges announced
Innovation Award winners will be announced during the new Breakfast Briefing and Awards Presentation on Thursday, January 22.
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NMMA highlights key policy priorities for recreational boating
The most pressing policy issues include wakesurfing regulations, PFAS and evolving manufacturing and environmental standards.
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NMMA reports consumer confidence decline in November
The Consumer Confidence Index fell 6.8 points, marking its lowest level since April.
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Congressman visits Tiara Yachts
The visit allowed workers and company leaders to demonstrate how policies impact boat builders, small businesses and local communities across…
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NMMA opens Freedman Award nominations
The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the marine accessories industry.
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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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NMMA shares trade and tariff deadlines for manufacturers
NMMA encourages members to review the dates and participate in open comment periods and consultations.
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Frank Hugelmeyer concludes tenure as chair of ORR
Glenn Hughes, president of the American Sportfishing Association, will assume the role.
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Innovation and insights from IBEX 2025
From autonomous systems to sustainability-driven designs and industry collaboration, IBEX 2025 showcased the innovation, energy, and passion driving the marine…
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Innovation Award winners announced at IBEX
Judges selected 12 Innovation Award winners and four honorable mentions from a record 112 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry…
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NMMA honors Carl Herndon with 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Herndon was best known as the founder of Blackfin Yachts and for his leadership roles at Bertram Yachts and Jupiter…
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Industry leaders inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame
NMMA honors Stephen Heese, president of Chris-Craft Boats and SVP of Winnebago Power Systems, and Rick Reyenger, strategic advisor and…
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