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Friday, October 30, 2026

EP Carry’s NEW Custom Series outboard provides choices never before seen in the industry, offering 60 combinations of mount, tiller, and shaft options with a purpose to provide a motor that perfectly fits literally any small boat application — all for a fraction of the price and weight of other electrics. Plus, only EP

tags: Electric Outboards, EP Carry, EP Carry Gen2, Industry News, marine industry, Outboards

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Nimbus Boats continues to build momentum in the United States. According to Infocus / Info-Link (June 2026), Nimbus increased its share among the three leading Scandinavian boat brands in the U.S. from 11.2% to 16.0% over the rolling 12 months ending June 2026, a gain of 4.8 percentage points and a 42.9% increase in share

tags: Dealer, Industry News, Nimbus Boats, USA

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Back in April 2010, I was grounded in Hong Kong for 3 weeks awaiting a return flight home and watched with interest on the hotel’s 24-inch TV, as Apple introduced the iPad to the world. In those days, Hong Kong was a top destination for any new consumer electronics and sure enough, iPads were in the market within hours. For me,

by: Nick Heyes

tags: Boat Technology, boating, Boats, Industry News, iPad, marine, Navigation, tablet, Technology

Friday, August 14, 2026

Volare Boats, manufacturer of premium electric-powered day boats, announced today its Artemis23 has been named one of the 2026 Boating Industry Top Products by the editors of the publication. Organized and judged by the editorial team at Boating Industry magazine, the 13th annual Top Products awards recognized the marine

tags: Artemis23, Award, Boating Industry Magazine, Honor, Impact, Industry News, Innovation, Technology, Top Products, Volare Boats

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Alliance Holds Education Webinar Session on Larger-Water Usage The impacts of generative AI and data centers used to house these servers have a large impact on the Great Lakes region than some people may think. The Alliance for the Great Lakes, a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the region to

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: Alliance for the Great Lakes, Conservation, education, Environmental Impact, Great Lakes, Industry News, marine industry, Wisconsin

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Marine Trades Institute Secures Enbridge Fueling Futures Grant to Enhance Hands-On Training Opportunities for Students Marine Technology Institute is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 Fueling Futures grant from Enbridge. This significant funding will support the acquisition of essential

by: Tom Coates

tags: Boat Building, Company Expansions, education, Feel Good Story, Grand Opening, Great Lakes, Industry News, marine industry

Monday, September 1, 2025

Marine Trades Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Skilled Training with “Crafted for a Cause” Fundraiser The Marine Trades Institute (MTI), formerly known as the Great Lakes Boat Building School, is proud to announce its 20th anniversary celebration "Crafted for a Cause," a special fundraising

by: Gina Stegehuis

tags: Boat Building, Company Partnership, education, Event, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Industry News

Friday, August 29, 2025

Seakeeper Ride Expands OEM Integrations with 43 New Standard Models Across 15 Brands for 2026 Seakeeper, Inc., the leader in marine motion control, continues its momentum into Model Year 2026 with the largest expansion of Seakeeper Ride standard integrations to date. A total of 43 new boat models

by: Bridget Tierney

tags: Industry News, Innovation, Performance, Smart Technology, Stabilization

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

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