TopSide Marinas, a family-owned company that acquires and operates high-quality marinas around the country, announced the acquisition of Pikes Bay Marina, a full-service marina located on the shores of Lake Superior in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Founded in 2001 and based in the Apostle … Learn More
David Kendall, CCIM, senior advisor and national marina specialist with SVN Marinas, announced the successful sale of L&M Marine, a premier full-service marine dealership headquartered in Stapleton, Alabama, with a satellite location at Day Break Marina on Bayou Chico in Pensacola, Florida, … Learn More
MarineSource.com, a new online marketplace and digital hub for the marine industry, has announced an exclusive partnership with U.S. Boat Shows by Informa, the nation’s premier producer of world-class boating events. The collaboration officially launched at the iconic Fort Lauderdale International Boat … Learn More
Pettit Paint, a brand of Modern Recreational Technology, Inc., a leader in high performance marine coatings, announced Merritt Marine Supply as its premier full mixing distributor for the innovative Ikonikolor PRO topside system in the Southeastern United States. This partnership significantly expands … Learn More
Ingman Marine has purchased Cannons Marina, Florida’s oldest Grady-White dealer, for an undisclosed price. The marina is located on Florida’s west coast in Longboat Key. Andrew Cantor, Dan Grovatt and Matt Putnam of Colliers’ Leisure Property Advisors team represented the sellers – … Learn More
The ABYC Foundation will host an online Educator Forum on Thursday, November 13, offering an afternoon of collaboration and discussion for high school and post-secondary educators, industry trainers and administrators involved in marine service technology programs. This free online event provides a valuable platform … Learn More
The MRAA Educational Foundation has introduced two new scholarships for 2025 that reflect real-world needs in the marine industry: Darlene Briggs Marine Industry Woman of the Year Scholarship: This tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000) is earmarked for a woman in a leadership … Learn More
Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, manufacturer of the highest-quality, safest boat storage equipment on the market, now in its 71st year of operation, announced its new workshop Service Station has been awarded the 2025 IBEX Innovation Award in the Boatyard and Marina … Learn More
The 2024 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract: Total Boat Registrations Report is now available for member download. The report covers total boat registrations by use and region. Last year, registered and documented boats totaled 11.8 million, representing more than three-quarters of the fleet. Estimated … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched a new online course, “Introduction to Boatyard Basics,” designed to help newcomers build confidence and skills as they begin rewarding careers in the marine industry. Boatyards across the country offer a variety of … Learn More
