All articles by Michael Verdon

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BRP reports Q4 results and record annual sales

2018-03-22T09:20:00Z

Company planning to ramp up production for its Seasonal and Year-Round products at facilities in Mexico

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Trump provides exemptions for aluminium tariff

2018-03-21T11:45:00Z

Trump administration announces exemption process for US boatbuilders and other manufacturers

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Handover of superyacht to FBI by Indonesian authorities put on hold

2018-03-21T11:32:00Z

Lawyers for owner of 300ft Equanimity have challenged the seizure by Indonesian authorities and US law enforcement last month

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Third businessman pleads guilty in yacht-sharing fraud case

2018-03-16T16:21:00Z

Andrew Deme admits misleading investors in a scheme involving a yacht-sharing venture

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Malta yachting industry questions European Commission VAT ruling

2018-03-16T16:15:00Z

Maltese industry claims France and Italy apply same principles in VAT collection

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Former OMC chairman Charles Strang passes away at 96

2018-03-14T13:12:00Z

Strang, who launched his career with Mercury Marine, went on to become CEO of Outboard Marine Corporation

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'Keep Exploring': Zodiac’s new tagline hints at future business decisions

2018-02-23T15:30:00Z

French inflatables and RIB maker outlines growth plans

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Volvo officials optimistic about outboard acquisition

2017-07-07T15:18:00Z

Seven Marine to “shape the future” of the outboard industry, according to Volvo Penta

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Malibu settles lawsuit with MasterCraft over patent dispute

2017-05-03T08:02:00Z

MasterCraft “steadfastly” denied the allegations, but said costs of litigation and “uncertainty” with the judicial process prompted the settlement. The settlement includes royalties in a licensing agreement

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ISA shipyard sees benefits of Palumbo investment

2017-05-03T07:58:00Z

New shed for megayacht construction will be ready in late June. A dry dock for yachts over 60 meters is also planned

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Yacht visa scheme between Macau and mainland China “underperforming”

2017-04-28T13:14:00Z

Customs and docking fees blamed for poor take-up

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Seapilot launches AIS app premium subscription service

2017-04-28T13:03:00Z

Swedish firm looking to expand in North America

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Brunswick reports 8% sales growth

2017-04-27T14:48:00Z

Marine Engine segment sees sales of US$631.8m, up 6% over the previous year

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MarineMax sees 23% sales growth for Q2

2017-04-27T14:16:00Z

Year-to-date same-store sales are up 20%

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West Marine reports flat sales for Q1

2017-04-27T14:13:00Z

Improvements in cost structure and growth strategies showing in “solid bottom-line gains” in the quarter

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NMMA officials meet with senior US government officials to address boating expansion

2017-04-25T13:29:00Z

Outdoor recreation groups present united front

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Bass Pro Shops to pay US$500m less for Cabela’s

2017-04-19T08:04:00Z

New merger terms come after regulatory scrutiny by US government authorities

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Suntex acquires 11 Loggerhead marinas

2017-04-19T07:50:00Z

With the addition of 2,300 Loggerhead slips, Suntex is now the largest marina operator in Florida

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UK agency requiring yacht brokers to register with tax authorities in anti-fraud move

2017-04-13T13:31:00Z

Worries of money-laundering, along with seizure of two superyachts, prompts move

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Grow Boating releases full study on First-Time Boat Buyer

2017-04-12T15:23:00Z

The association also updated its website to include an education and research sections and tools for reaching consumers