Bimini concerned about declining boat traffic linked to increased fees The Bahamas is reviewing its 2025 boating fee hike amid concerns over its impact on the tourism economy

Bimini concerned about declining boat traffic linked to increased fees

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Investment firm sets sights on marina sector with two acquisitions Dallas-based Investment firm buys two US marinas

Investment firm sets sights on marina sector with two acquisitions

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Dallas-based Investment firm buys..

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MarineMax shareholders give McGill a vote of confidence Shareholders of the global marine retailer and service provider, reaffirm their support for CEO William Brett McGill at the company's Annual Meeting, reelecting him and two directors to three-year terms despite a takeover bid

MarineMax shareholders give McGill a vote of confidence

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Shareholders of the global marine retailer and service..

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Preliminary 2025 US sales data down, 2026 starts weak Preliminary US recreational new boat sales figures for 2025 show across the board declines in units with the exceptions of aluminum fishing boats and PWC, and the January 2026 figures paint a bleak start to the year

Preliminary 2025 US sales data down, 2026 starts weak

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Preliminary US recreational new boat sales figures for 2025...

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Malibu unveils strategic vision behind Saxdor deal Malibu Boats to expand its market presence, leverage international manufacturing, and fill strategic product gaps

Malibu unveils strategic vision behind Saxdor deal

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Malibu Boats to expand its market presence, leverage international...

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Freedom Boat Club reports record growth in member outings, highlights boating trends among millennials and Gen Z While boat sales have fallen off significantly since the COVID pandemic, participation in boating remains high, industry leaders around the world profess, and nowhere are those numbers reflected clearer than in the peer-to-peer and subscription boat club models, a growing trend among the very demographics the boating industry is trying ...

Freedom Boat Club reports record growth in member outings

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Fountain, NauticStar sold to Whisper Marine The move was led by David Hatley, who acquired Qwest Pontoons in 2005

Fountain, NauticStar sold to Whisper Marine

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The move was led by David Hatley, who acquired Qwest Pontoons in 2005

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Donerail responds to MarineMax as other suitors begin circling MarineMax grants Blackstone, Centerbridge, and TPG access to documents for potential bids

Donerail responds to MarineMax as other suitors begin circling

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French cat builder outlines ambitious five-year growth plan Catana announces more models, more capacity, and more markets in a bid to double sales

French cat builder outlines ambitious five-year growth plan

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Donerail issues second letter to shareholders, MarineMax responds The move follows Levin Capital Strategies' call last week for MarineMax to review strategic alternatives after the Donerail offer

Donerail issues second letter to shareholders, MarineMax responds

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Boating growth, participation depends on younger boaters The US boating industry needs a data-driven strategy to grow participation and attract younger audiences, according to the Discover Boating Market Expansion Council

Boating growth, participation depends on younger boaters

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Argos Nautic, Pininfarina conspire on ‘next level’ jet tender The F-330 brings automotive-level design and performance to the luxury tender market

Argos Nautic, Pininfarina conspire on ‘next level’ jet tender

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E-Force unveils 3D-printed hull for all-electric Aurora e30 catamaran The first production units are expected to be launched by the end of 2026

E-Force unveils 3D-printed hull for all-electric Aurora e30 catamaran

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Second MarineMax shareholder supports Donerail takeover bid Levin Capital Strategies has criticised MarineMax leadership, alleging "prior failures to capitalise on credible acquisition offers"

Second MarineMax shareholder supports Donerail takeover bid

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Levin Capital Strategies has criticised MarineMax leadership..

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NOAA to reexamine original 2008 speed rule to protect North Atlantic right whales A notice of rulemaking has been published on the US Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website, signaling potential regulatory changes ahead

NOAA to reexamine original 2008 speed rule to protect North Atlantic right whales

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Aquila sails into new market segment The powercat specialist debuted its first 50ft sailing catamaran at the Miami International Boat Show, with plans to expand the range with two additional models

Aquila sails into new market segment

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Bold new boat launches in Miami signal optimism in a down market Scout Boats, Highfield Boats USA launch 13 boats between them

Bold new boat launches in Miami signal optimism in a down market

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Scout Boats, Highfield Boats USA launch 13 boats between them

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“Flagship industry event” opens in Miami amid many changes The show's opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting were held on the rooftop of the brand-new US$100m Coastal Convention Center

“Flagship industry event” opens in Miami amid many changes

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