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Monday, August 11, 2025

MJM Yachts Names Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales as a New Midwest Dealer Luxury performance yacht builder MJM Yachts is pleased to announce the appointment of Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales (JBYS) as a new dealer. JBYS will offer the full MJM model lineup in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. “We are excited to

by: Louisa Beckett

tags: Boat Dealer, Boat Design, Company Partnership, Dealerships, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, New Boat Models

Friday, August 8, 2025

Dr. Shrink, Inc. Celebrates 33 Years in Business Dr. Shrink, Inc. was started by Mike and Jill Stenberg in Manistee, MI in April of 1992. Mike and Jill had a related shrink wrap installation business in Traverse City, MI that they had started in 1986 which they sold in early 1992 after seeing a niche in

by: Angela Jolly

tags: Boat Cover, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Maintenance, Shrinkwrap, Storage, Winterization

Thursday, August 7, 2025

New Online Boating Accident Avoidance Course from BoatUS Foundation: ‘S.C.A.N. − Improving Situational Awareness’ A quick look at the annual U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating accident statisticsshows “operator inattention” and “improper lookout” to be

by: Scott Croft

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, BoatUS, Electronics, Industry News, Innovation, Navigation

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Quick Nautical Equipment Thrusters and Mercury Marine Integration Now Officially Available Quick Nautical Equipment, a flagship brand of Quick Group and a global leader in marine equipment innovation, following the announcement made earlier this year, is proud to confirm that the integration between Quick

by: Melissa Nasuelli

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, Electronics, Industry News, Innovation, Thrusters

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

JBL JAM6500N Head Unit Named 2025 Boating Industry Top Product HARMAN International Industries, the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today its newest head unit from its JBL brand, the JAM6500N, has been named one of the 2025 Boating Industry

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, Electronics, Gift Ideas, Industry News, Innovation, Lifestyle

Monday, August 4, 2025

ABYC and Partners Showcase Marine Industry Careers at SkillsUSA The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), in partnership with Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury, Honda and the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), participated in and judged Marine Service Technology competitions at the SkillsUSA

by: Shannon Aronson

tags: Awards, Boat Technology, Contest, Education, Electronics, Event, Innovation

Friday, August 1, 2025

Rediscover the Journey with the New Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 YOUR SWEET SPOT Swift Trawler range embodies the perfect home on the water. Style, comfort and autonomy are blended with optimised ergonomics to deliver quiet luxury for life onboard. With contemporary design, elegant finishes and smart

by: Elise Vinet

tags: Boat Design, Innovation, New Boat Models, Performance, Sport Boats

Thursday, July 31, 2025

ENVGO Raises $2 Million Seed Round Investment to Deliver the Future of Marine Transportation ENVGO, a Canadian company building next-generation “flying” boats, announced the first close of its seed round, led by Toronto-based early-stage VC firm Two Small Fish Ventures. The round includes

by: Pete Keller

tags: Boat Design, Boating News, Canada, Company Expansions, Eco-Friendly, Industry News, Innovation, marine industry, New Boat Models

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Light, Science and Better Fishing You may have heard of his other company, outdoors eyeglasses manufacturer RLVNT. Now enter Mad Scientist Tackle, a paradigm shifting company founded with the knowledge of a man steeped in the science of optics, as well as the bravery to challenge conventional lure-making

by: Noel Vick

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Fishing, Gift Ideas, Innovation, Minnesota

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Boaters on West Side of Lake of The Woods Now Have 24/7 Professional On-Water Help Available Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, Lake of the Woods is a vast expanse of pristine waters more than 70 miles wide with an incredible 65,000 miles of shoreline and nearly 15,000 islands. The sixth largest lake in

by: Scott Croft

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boating Safety, BoatUS, Distress Calls, Minnesota, Towing

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