Crest Marine, LLC., subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc., announced the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of a new, independent luxury pontoon brand, Balise Pontoon Boats (Balise). “The launch of the Balise brand is the culmination of nearly three years of careful consumer research, design, and engineering to redefine the way consumers experience … The post Crest launches new pontoon brand appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more

The American Boating Congress (ABC) 2024 announced that Mike Allen and Alex Thompson, both esteemed journalists from Axios, will be the keynote speakers at this year’s highly anticipated advocacy event. Scheduled to take place from Wednesday, May 8 to Friday, May 10 at the Intercontinental—The Wharf in Washington, D.C., the event promises to be an insightful and influential gathering … The post NMMA announces ABC 2024 keynote speakers appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Technician Awards during the International Marine Service Technician Week, running from April 24–29. Sponsored by Yamaha, the awards were given to 10 technicians selected from over 130 nominations. This year’s winners are BJ Benson from Viking Marine (WA), Ryan Coffin … The post ABYC announces Outstanding Technician winners appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more

The Newport International Boat Show announced that it has partnered with the Rhode Island Marine Trade Association (RIMTA) to support workforce development at area high schools.Toll Gate High School in Warwick, North Providence High School and Chariho Regional High School offer marine technology courses as part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum. Rhode … The post Newport International Boat Show, RIMTA partner to support students appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more

The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) announced the induction of William “Bill” Healey of Viking Yachts and David P. Martin, Naval Architect, into its Hall of Fame. The awards were presented at the MTA/NJ Annual Dinner & Elections at The Lobster Shanty, Point Pleasant Beach. The MTA/NJ Hall of Fame was established to … The post Marine Trades Association of New Jersey inducts new Hall of Fame members appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more

MarineMax announced its expansion to Rowlett, Texas, with the grand opening of its newest location, MarineMax Lake Ray Hubbard. The addition will be situated at Sapphire Bay Marina.  “This expansion marks an exciting chapter for MarineMax as we set our sights on Rowlett and the promising community of Sapphire Bay,” Kevin Chapman, general manager, commented. … The post MarineMax announces Texas expansion appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the start of the third annual “International Marine Service Technician Week” on Monday. The event, which runs through April 26, is dedicated to celebrating the exceptional skills and commitment of marine service professionals. During the event, ABYC will spotlight technician organizations on social media, host daily technical … The post Marine Service Technician Week kicks off appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more

Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Women Making Waves industry recognition program. The nomination process will close on May 1, 2024. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT in January, in Charlotte, North Carolina. … The post Boating Industry issues call for 2024 Women Making Waves nominations appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more

DealersCircle, Inc. – a web-based manufacturing industry provider that links the manufacturer, dealer and customer together with its software application – and Lightspeed – a Dealer Management Solution (DMS) company with uniquely-tailored software solutions for dealers in recreational industries – are integrating their respective platforms to provide a more robust, all-inclusive solution for dealer networks … The post DealersCircle, Lightspeed launch integration partnership appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more

MDS Brand, a boat builder and dealer technology solutions provider, announced the launch of its newest customizable web design services: MADIS AI content creation tool, integrated CallersIQ CRM software and ModelMixer Boat Configurator for boat builders. As a partner in driving sales for dealers and builders alike, MDS provides a complete suite of tools that … The post MDS launches new web design services appeared first on Boating Industry ..read more