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Message From The Editor

Will 2024 ease the squeeze?

This will be my last Editor’s Message for 2023. As we all look forward to some well-deserved time off during the holiday season, it’s also a time to look back. The pace has slowed a bit for me and that leaves me with a bit more time for reflection on the events of 2023. I’m thinking that it’s been a real ‘squeeze year’ for boating.

Interest rates rose at a record-setting pace in 2023. I suspect that for many potential new boat buyers and also boat owners who had been contemplating significant repair and refit, plans got pulled back fast. For the main market of mid-range buyers, I suspect it was like hitting a wall. Many buyers use their HELOC to finance major purchases and the rapid rise in interest rates hit hard and fast. (READ MORE)

Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com

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Changing Scene

Brunswick Corporation to exhibit industry-leading ACES Technologies at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show  
Brunswick Corporation will exhibit many of its industry-leading ACES technologies during the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 9-12, 2024. Brunswick will be featuring the next evolution of its Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification and Shared Access (ACES) technologies and capabilities encompassing many new electrification products... Read More

Shockwaves S5 Sentinel suspension seat base

Shockwave Seats appoints GMA for European expansion
The UK media organization, Marine Industry News, has reported that Canada-based Shockwave Seats, a specialist manufacturer of marine suspension seating systems, has appointed GMA as its sales representative for its recreational product line in Europe. With a history dating back more than 20 years, today the Shockwave brand is internationally recognized... Read More

Changing Scene

Dream Yacht Worldwide renews fleet with 77 new catamarans
Dream Yacht Worldwide, a leading sea-based vacation and global yacht charter company, has announced the renewal of its catamaran fleet in the South Pacific, Caribbean, and Americas regions. The French West Indies will be getting 27 new boats, 10 will go to Tahiti and 40 will be delivered to the Bahamas and the British Virgin Islands. Read More

Changing Scene

BoatUS: 3 Best Practices to Follow for Your Boat’s Long Winter’s Nap
Across much of America, millions of recreational boats have been laid up for winter storage. With the boating season officially over, some boat owners may think they are free and clear for the next six months. However, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers three best practices for winter storage... Read More

Brunswick Corporation named by Newsweek Magazine as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for fourth consecutive year
Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the fourth consecutive year. From the thousands of U.S. companies considered for this honor, only 600 made the Newsweek list of honorees. Read More

Events

Register Today for NMMA's Industry Breakfast at TIBS

The annual NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast will be held Tuesday, January 23 from 8:30 am–11 am at the Beanfield Centre (Exhibition Place), 105 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON. As always, our industry breakfast takes place during the Toronto International Boat Show. Read More

You can buy a ticket to attend the CASBAs

Those involved with, or interested in boating safety, are welcome to attend the Canadian Safe Boating Council Awards. The Canadian Safe Boating Council Awards (CASBAs) honours the people, programs, and organizations that help to make boating in Canada safer and better for all of us. This year marks a milestone as it is the 25th Anniversary and to celebrate... Read More

Events

MRAA Dealer Week Conference & Expo Smashes Attendance Records

More than 1,500 marine industry professionals attended the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) 2023 Dealer Week Conference and Expo, held Dec. 4-7 in Tampa, Fla., establishing records for total registration, dealership attendance, number of exhibitors and expo hall floor space coverage. Read More

Research

Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2023

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2023. Read More

Product Focus

Lifting boats is easier with Accon

Lifting a boat by its cleats or standard bow eye can damage the vessel and be downright dangerous. Accon Marine’s Round and Oval Lifting Eyes were designed specifically for this purpose. They handle up to 4,000 lbs. when installed correctly. Round and Oval Lifting Eyes are manufactured from marine-grade 316 stainless steel with 304 stainless hardware. Read More

Product Focus

Large vessels need magnetic compass accuracy

Even with an impressive array of electronic navigation on board, large power and sailing vessels still rely on the accuracy of a magnetic compass. Few are as adaptable to the needs of recreational and commercial helmsmen as the Globemaster 5″ Flush Mount from Ritchie Navigation. Offered with the choice of three different cards... Read More

New high-voltage USB outlets for power-hungry devices

Recharging a laptop requires either toting around a bulky charging brick or plugging into one of Hubbell Marine’s USB-C Power Delivery Receptacles. Providing up to 20V/55W, the new outlets quickly repower PCs, and juice-up phones and tablets up to four times faster than traditional adapters. Read More

People

Scanstrut welcomes Chris Wachowski to drive product innovation

Scanstrut, a leading provider of innovative marine and outdoor technology, is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Wachowski as the newest addition to its team. With nearly 40 years of extensive product management experience, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise... Read More

IMTRA mourns the passing of Bill Farnham

IMTRA Corporation and its employee-owners are saddened by the passing of William “Bill” Farnham, former owner and longtime leader within IMTRA. After starting his professional career at the Digital Equipment Co., Farnham began his 28-year tenure as CEO with IMTRA, taking over from his father who started the firm. Read More

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