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Message From The Editor

Looking ahead to 2025

My admiration for the people in the boat industry who manage to navigate the incredible ups and downs that we experience has no bounds. I truly feel that this is a very challenging business to succeed in and one of the most difficult aspects, is to order boats for inventory. Typically, dealers are asked to order months ahead and through the supply chain problems and labour shortages of the COVID era, the order cycle stretched to well over a year for many builders. So, a year out, how can a dealer determine what boats and models will be popular? What colours and features will attract buyers? What new engine options will be hot?

Some segments are clearly more driven by style for example, the wake sport boats that seem to reach further and further for extreme or radical styling as well as radical performance. What is hot this year may be dated in 12 months. I recall a couple of conversations in the fall of 2023 with dealers who were agonizing over what to order and how many units. Their orders were not going to be filled for a year or more and the question is, what will be selling in a year? What colours will people want? What features will they be willing to pay for? (READ MORE)

Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com

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Feature

The Rigging Shoppe Announces New Ownership

After 55 years of family ownership, Rigging Shoppe, a marine supply store in Toronto, is excited to announce a new chapter. While some other marine outlets have vanished, the Rigging Shoppe happily lives on and will be there as always. Diane and Paul Reid have taken over ownership, bringing their extensive on-water experience and passion for boating to the helm. Read More

Changing Scene

NTG adds Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails to its roster of best-in-class brands
North Technology Group (NTG) continues to expand its family of marine brands by adding two of the world’s most respected sailmakers, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails. As part of NTG’s diverse portfolio of world class businesses operating across the sailing and ocean lifestyle industries, Doyle and Quantum will continue to operate independently, retaining their unique brand identities... Read More

NMMA Canada’s Advocacy Impact on Vessel Operating Restriction Regulations (VORR) – What We Heard Report
Transport Canada recently published their “What We Heard” report from consultations on the Vessel Operating Restriction Regulations (VORR) process. Thanks to our Boating United campaign, a remarkable 95% of the written submissions came from NMMA Canada & CMRA members and supporters. Read More

Changing Scene

B.C. Government Announces Revisions to Sunshine Coast Dock Management Plan
The Boating BC Association is pleased with the recent announcement from the Ministry of Water, Land & Resource Stewardship regarding the further consultation and revisions to the Sunshine Coast Dock Management Plan (DMP). After hearing from residents, industry and user groups including Boating BC, the government committed to further consultation of the plan. Read More

Preparing for Potential Changes in U.S. Administration
As we approach the U.S. presidential election, the potential for significant changes in American policy looms on the horizon. In just over 100 days, Americans will choose their next president, and the race is turning out to be one of the most unusual in history. President Biden has recently announced his withdrawal from the race, with Vice-President Kamala Harris stepping in to run in his place. Read More

Events

Register today for the 2024 NMEA Marine Electronics Conference!

NMEA National Marine Electronics Conference

This is your invitation to the trade show of the year for everything marine electronics! Register today for the only 100% marine electronics trade event! Meet with major marine electronics manufacturers at the Manufacturer Product Expo. The expo floor is already 90% sold out! Manufacturers who still wish to purchase a booth please do so soon, they are going fast! Read More

Education

ABYC Standards Update Webinar: What’s New in Supplement 64?

Stay up to date with evolving technology and Standards by joining our upcoming free webinar, with firsthand insights from ABYC Technical Director Brian Goodwin. Learn about the most recent revised standards, explore comprehensive compliance tools, and get a jumpstart on the revised compliance requirements for the 2026 model year!
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Research

Canadian National Pleasure craft licensing statistics by province for the month of July 2024

The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of July 2024. Read More

Product Focus

Simrad Yachting Debuts RECON™ Saltwater Trolling Motor

Simrad Yachting, a leader in marine electronics and navigation, has announced RECON™, the brand’s first electric steer saltwater trolling motor, featuring a unique joystick remote and best in class power and GPS positioning. “Simrad® marine electronics are made for saltwater anglers that don’t want to compromise, and our new RECON trolling motor absolutely delivers,” said Kevin Steinbraker...
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Product Focus

CMP Group Ltd. Partners with Piombino Tech S.R.L. & Quality Mark Inc. to Launch Eco-Friendly Cathodic Protection Solution

CMP Group Ltd. (Canada) is proud to announce a partnership with Piombino Tech S.R.L. (Italy) & Quality Mark Inc. (USA) aimed at revolutionizing marine environmental protection with the introduction of the new SMartyr SCP System (Sustainable Corrosion Protection). This innovative product complements CMP Group’s other industry-leading corrosion protection products... Read More

Faster Speed from Superior Data

AIRMAR’s DST810 Smart™ Multisensor (depth/speed/water temperature), featuring Gen2 paddlewheel, excels at low speeds, delivering an ultra-responsive start-up speed at only 0.3 knots. Speed-thru-water readings from the DST810 become linear at 0.6 knots, and as the boat accelerates, readings remain accurate, smooth, and steady due to a 5.7 Hz (5X per second) speed resolution. Read More

Product Focus

YANMAR to launch first electric propulsion product to U.S. market at Newport International Boat Show 2024

YANMAR Marine International (YMI) is set to launch its ‘plug and play’ E-Saildrive range to the global market at this year’s Newport International Boat Show (September 12-15), which is the marine engine innovators eagerly anticipated first step into electric propulsion. It is designed to give boaters a seamless transition to electric power by utilizing a straightforward installation platform. Read More

People

IBEX Appoints Mary Velline as New Show Director

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, recently announced that after a thorough search, it has appointed Mary Velline to fill the position as show director. Velline brings her dynamic expertise to the marine industry, transitioning from a distinguished career in the automotive and fire, rescue and EMS sectors. Read More

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