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How to manage seasonal revenue and cash flow
Seasonal revenue fluctuations are not a flaw in the boating industry, they are part of its nature. The difference between…
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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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Off The Hook Yachts marks IPO with NYSE Closing Bell
Off The Hook Yachts stepped onto Wall Street to ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking…
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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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Boating Industry opens 2026 40 Under 40 Award nominations
Nominations are due Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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Boating Industry names 2025 Dealer of the Year and Top Dealers
Boating Industry is proud to announce the 2025 Dealer of the Year, Best In Class Dealers, Top 20 Dealers and…
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Freedom Boat Club expands to Tasmania
Freedom Boat Club's first Tasmanian location will be near Hobart’s Central Business District on the River Derwent.
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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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Boating Industry Insider Podcast: Northpoint Commercial Finance
We discuss the finance side of the recreational boating business, from floor plans and interest rates to dealer cash flow…
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ABYC announces board updates at annual meeting
New board members include Kristina Hebert, president and CEO of Wards Marine Electric, and Heather Lougheed, president of the BoatUS…
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ABYC announces award recipients at annual meeting
ABYC honored industry leaders and longtime volunteers on the opening day of Standards Week.
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Elevate Summit heads to Orlando January 18
Register today to join the 2026 Elevate Summit, taking place January 18-20 in Orlando, Florida!
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Fluid Motion names Yamaha Financial Services financing partner
The multi-year exclusive financing agreement with Yamaha Financial Services will begin February 1.
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Saxdor Yachts announces president of sales for the Americas
Don Smith will lead commercial operations and grow the company's product presence and development strategy across the Americas.
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Patrick Industries names CFO
Matthew Filer has been appointed executive vice president of finance, chief financial officer and treasurer, succeeding Andrew Roeder.
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Profiles in Leadership: Chuck Cashman
Cashman was named senior vice president of global yacht sales for MarineMax this past October.
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MarineMax announces leadership changes in Minnesota
Brent Wiczek is the district president and Jeremy Wiczek is the general manager of two locations.
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Recreational boating industry trends
Learn which trends took shape in 2025, how dealers are navigating softer demand and what challenges and opportunities leaders see…
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Whisper Carts acquires Qwest Pontoons
Whisper Carts has also acquired the domain pontoonboats.com, expanding Qwest’s digital reach.
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