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
Ferretti, Flexjet unveil Riva Volare jet and helicopter interior
NMMA weighs in on Bahamian boating fee increases
US consumer confidence retreats in June
West Marine to sell Yamaha portable outboards
Brazilian boat exports nearly triple over four years
US Coast Guard accepts new ABYC navigation light standard
USAWatersports: 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
NewsFerretti, Flexjet unveil Riva Volare jet and helicopter interior
The finished design was presented on Thursday at Milano Prime Linate Airport
NewsWest Marine to sell Yamaha portable outboards
US retailer to sell portable outboards from 2.5hp to 15hp at select stores
NewsUS Coast Guard accepts new ABYC navigation light standard
New ABYC C-5 standard replaces old UL 1104 with international alignment and provision for LED testing requirements
People - USA
NewsCruisers Yachts broadens global reach with new dealer development team
Dave Bigge and Antonio Castaneda to grow the brand’s international dealer network
NewsBrig USA appoints VP of sales
Tim McNulty brings over 25 years of marine industry experience to the role
NewsMarineMax expands role for EVP and chief digital officer
Shawn Berg to support strategic growth initiatives across company’s global divisions
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