All articles by Tony Esposito – Page 5
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NewsOff The Hook Yachts sees record FQ1
OTH joins the handful of US marine companies which saw better-than-expected performance at the start of calendar 2026
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NewsMarineMax sees hope on the horizon despite market conditions
The mega global dealer, marina and yacht services operator identifies encouraging signs for the remainder of 2026, though recovery may hinge on consumer confidence
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MarinasControversial Tierra Verde Marina redevelopment approved over hundreds of protests
Plans for the marina have been approved, including the state’s second-largest dry-stack boat storage facility, in a narrow 4–3 vote
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NewsFreedom Boat Club buys out largest franchise operation
The franchise includes 21 locations, a maintenance centre and a retail boat dealership
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NewsMalibu Boats beats FQ3 expectations and lifts fiscal 2026 outlook
Driven by the acquisition of Saxdor Yachts and a favourable product mix, Malibu Boats has raised its full-year guidance despite declines in profit and unit volume
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NewsMasterCraft names new GM for Crest and Balise pontoon brands
Chip Gerlach takes on general manager role; Mike O’Connell transitions to senior VP of operational excellence
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NewsBrunswick veteran receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
Dave Marlow honoured for 40-year career championing boating safety, regulatory alignment, and technical standards in the recreational marine sector
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NewsContender Boats founder wins Eddie Smith Manufacturer of the Year Award
Joe Neber was honoured for his leadership in boat building and marine conservation at the American Boating Congress in Washington, DC
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MarinasToronto Yacht Club fire under arson investigation
Police in Canada are investigating a suspected arson attack that destroyed a 70-year-old facility weeks after its lease was terminated by city authorities.
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MarinasMichigan moves to modernise marina lien process to support boating industry
Proposed bill aims to speed up recovery of unpaid fees and handling of abandoned vessels at marinas
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NewsHighfield adds dealers in US, Panama and Brazil
US RIB builder expands presence in North, Central and South America
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NewsOneWater FQ2 revenue down, margins and debt reduction improve
Margin expansion driven by portfolio optimisation and cost management initiatives, says US boat retailer
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NewsSaudi Arabia issues new yacht rental licenses to enhance marine tourism
The Red Sea Authority has licensed three additional yacht rental operators, bringing the total to eight authorised companies under Vision 2030
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NewsMarch, Q1 US sales data both bleak
Latest Statistical Surveys Inc figures show US boat sales fell 9% in March and Q1 2026, with declines across most segments
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NewsMarineMax misses the mark in Q2, but holds margins
Sales down 16.5% in the second quarter, but higher-margin businesses and strategic expansions provided stability
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MarinasBidding open for Panama City Marina upgrade
Construction is set to commence soon, pending final approval of a contractor
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MarinasHong Kong’s Skytopia airport development to include 500-berth marina
Expressions of interest are open for Hong Kong’s largest marina, part of the HK$100bn Chek Lap Kok project
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NewsAustralia’s Discover Boating campaign reaches record impressions
The ‘See You Out There’ campaign achieved significant growth in reach, engagement, and audience connection nationwide
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MarinasSuntex faces US$250,000 annual fines for Fort Myers Yacht Basin delays
City council votes to provide one-year extension to obtain necessary permits or face fine
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MarinasCalifornia marina gets US$70m upgrade
San Diego’s Harbor Island West Marina is set for a transformative renovation
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