All articles by Tony Esposito
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News90-day comment period on Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule opens
Stakeholders have until June 2, 2026, to provide input on the proposal, which seeks to balance conservation with economic and industry concerns
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NewsMarineMax 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
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MarinasSuntex marina cited for petroleum contamination
Garrison Bight Marina has been closed for redevelopment since July
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MarinasMontana county sued over marina construction
A citizens group is fighting a 36-slip marina in Flathead County, citing legal breaches and risks to the endangered bull trout
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NewsMalibu unveils strategic vision behind Saxdor deal
Malibu Boats to expand its market presence, leverage international manufacturing, and fill strategic product gaps
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NewsPreliminary 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
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NewsFreedom 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 ...
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NewsFountain, NauticStar sold to Whisper Marine
The move was led by David Hatley, who acquired Qwest Pontoons in 2005
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NewsDonerail responds to MarineMax as other suitors begin circling
MarineMax grants Blackstone, Centerbridge, and TPG access to documents for potential bids
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NewsDonerail 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
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NewsFrench cat builder outlines ambitious five-year growth plan
Catana announces more models, more capacity, and more markets in a bid to double sales
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Product LaunchKicker’s ‘ultrasonic’ lighting control eliminates audio interference
New lighting controller from Kicker Marine Audio eliminates electrical noise that can interfere with sound system quality
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Product LaunchLivorsi Rotary Throttle + Shift Control, a mouse for your boat
The computer mouse-inspired innovation is designed for rough water conditions and intuitive operation
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NewsArgos Nautic, Pininfarina conspire on ‘next level’ jet tender
The F-330 brings automotive-level design and performance to the luxury tender market
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NewsBoating 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
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NewsE-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
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PropellersePropulsion releases E100 battery, new Spirit2 outboard
Georgia, US-based ePropulsion Americas came to the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) with a new compact 48-volt battery system and the latest evolution in its Spirit outboard series, both addressing market needs as well as capacity and fit challenges.
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NewsSecond MarineMax shareholder supports Donerail takeover bid
Levin Capital Strategies has criticised MarineMax leadership, alleging “prior failures to capitalise on credible acquisition offers”
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NewsIndmar, Genesis launch world’s first hybrid wakesurf boat
The Genesis 24 is powered by Indmar’s Trident Hybrid Electric Powertrain
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NewsNOAA 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
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