All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 4
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NewsForest River appeals to entry level buyers with new pontoon boat line
New Dockside brand focused on first time boaters with value-priced 20ft and 22ft models
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NewsUS boat dealers still selling through non-current inventory
New Info-Link data reveals highest proportion of non-current inventory in 15 years
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NewsUS boat sales remain soft
May 2025 data shows year-over-year sales declines across all vessel categories
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NewsCoastal Veterans Repair Group acquires Voyager Maritime
Acquisition of systems integrator by US service yard said to enable expansion into large yacht systems
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MarinasGrowth strategies for a competitive market
Marina operators need to look beyond slips and dry storage, and operate their businesses as destinations unto themselves says Suntex CEO
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MarinasChanging the look of shore power
Since launching its prongless shore power terminals in 2022, Canadian electrical component manufacturer VoltSafe continues working to change the face of power pedestals all over the world
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NewsQ1 a mixed bag for Honda
Sales and profits down, but evolving tariff landscape brings hope of improved full-year earnings
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NewsFishing participation up in US – RBFF
Participation in recreational angling increased in 2024 but churn remains a key concern as baby boomers age out
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Design & TechnologyNo more buttons?
For years we talked about how easy it is to operate onboard controls ‘at the push of a button’. But with advancements in voice control and gesture control technology, could the days of buttons, switches and other physical controls be numbered?
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AVKeeping it simple
Concert hall sound has become a given among marine audio systems, making ease of installation a key differentiator in a highly competitive market
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NewsWebasto, PLC Marine World form strategic partnership
Webasto Americas names PLC Marine World SA as exclusive master distributor in Mexico
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NewsNMMA opens trade registration for 2026 boat shows
Trade credentials provide same access as that enjoyed by exhibitors
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NewsMercury Racing unveils new short-shaft outboards
New 200 and 300hp engines with 15-inch shafts for racing and high-performance recreational markets
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NewsBoat Fix partners with Zodiac
New Zodiac RIB buyers to receive free access to the Boat Fix emergency helpline
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NewsTwin Vee Q2 revenues up 9.9%
Higher revenues and 910 basis point margin expansion mark improved Q2 for US builder
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NewsYachtr traffic growing rapidly, says IYBA
International Yacht Brokers Association says increased adoption of new digital platform by brokers brings control back to yacht industry
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NewsSmoker Craft presents largest dealer meeting to date
US boat builder presents more than 160 different boats in largest dealer event yet with clear focus on market expansion
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NewsTrump threatens 100% tariff on semiconductors
Impending 100% levy on computer chips expected to increase cost of electronics, potentially lead to supply shortfalls
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NewsSuzuki Q1 sales, profits sag
Gains in marine segment offset by lower automobile numbers to produce first profit decrease in five years
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