USA: Market Reports
USA
RIBs: Room to grow
Competing on a combination of affordability, performance, versatility and low maintenance, RIB manufacturers look to expand their share of the US boat market
USAUS watersports: To the mainstream
Watersports tow boats have long been a small but important segment of the US boat industry. But now they’re finding more universal appeal
USADay boats: The hot market
From largescale luxury to retro cool, day boats continue to attract new buyers in a market where boat builders need to stand out to capture buyer attention
USASaltwater fishing: All markets, big and small
From offshore to inshore, US boat builders competing in the saltwater fishing segment are investing in product development with an eye to market recovery
USAFreshwater fishing: Steady as it goes
The only boat category to show year-over-year growth through the first quarter of 2025, the freshwater fishing sector remains a cash cow for US boat builders
USAPontoons: The consistency champion
Representing one of every three boats sold in the US, the high volume pontoon boat segment continues to attract new entrants
USAUS boat builders: Managing through the mayhem
Despite tariff turmoil challenging all US businesses with elevated costs and spooked consumers, boat builders push forward with new product and refined strategy aimed at capturing market share in an increasingly volatile market
USAGarmin CEO Cliff Pemble on accelerating product life cycles and the Steve Jobs approach
Garmin’s president and CEO speaks with IBI on the strength of the aftermarket, accelerating product life cycles, and why a Steve Jobs approach works in marine
USASanitation: All the comforts of home
Developments in marine sanitation aim to bring residential features to the onboard head, including custom bidets with remote control operation
USAConnectivity: Staying in touch
Whether it’s voice or text communication with shore or streaming content offshore, connectivity remains a rapidly evolving segment for boatbuilders and equipment suppliers
USASparks of innovation
Advances in onboard electrical equipment bring new levels of functionality, reliability and sustainability to boatbuilding
USADecking: Gaining traction
Synthetic flooring options continue to replace teak in the yacht market, while making further inroads into the small boat sector
Companies - USA
NewsBrunswick to consolidate fibreglass boat production; IBI comments
Reynosa, Flagler boat plants to close as US boat builder invests US$5m to develop multi-brand production hubs in Tennessee and Florida
NewsUS partners launch new yacht brokerage
Current Yachts owners say flat-rate pricing model aims to improve clarity, customer experience
NewsBrunswick reports strong performance at Cannes
Rising boat sales, expanding outboard market share, and industry awards signal a positive outlook
People - USA
NewsExecutive change at Brownell
Matt Duggan appointed VP of sales and business development for US yard equipment manufacturer
NewsFormer Beneteau exec appointed CEO at Highfield Boats
Leadership changes position the RIB builder for its next growth phase
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