Business

Four of the Brunswick Boat Group’s brands are now under the umbrella of the newly formed The Venture Group. The four boat brands in the group, Bayliner, Heyday, Quicksilver and…

Frank Hugelmeyer, a veteran leader in the outdoor recreation industry, has been selected to succeed Thom Dammrich as president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Hugelmeyer was previously president…

Illinois-based Brunswick Company has announced it will create an Integrated Manufacturing Center in Merritt Island, on Florida’s east coast. The 130-employee facility will produce high-demand models from Sea Ray, Boston…

Northport Bay Boat Yard in Northport, Michigan, has been purchased by KAM Marine, according to Marina Dock Age. The company is a subsect of KAM Yacht Sales, which owns KAM…

BRP Marine Group has acquired 80% of the shares of Telwater, Australia’s leading and largest manufacturer of aluminum boats and trailers. Telwater will join the BRP Marine Group as an…

Correct Craft enters a new segment of the marine industry with its recent acquisition of Parker Boats — a Beaufort, North Carolina-boatbuilder with 55 years of experience building premium offshore…

Following the departure of John Pfeifer, Mercury Marine has named Christopher Drees as its new president. Drees was formerly president of Mercury’s marine parts and accessories division.  “Assuming the Mercury…

Erie Shore Wave Runners opened in May at the Captain’s Corner Marina in Vermilion, Ohio. This personal watercraft rental service has five 2019 Yamaha VX-C WaveRunners available. Visit facebook.com/ErieShoreWaverunners.

Correct Craft enters a new segment of the marine industry with its recent acquisition of Parker Boats — a Beaufort, North Carolina-boatbuilder with 55 years of experience building premium offshore…

Synthetic teak decking manufacturer Flexiteek has acquired Wilks, supplier of Dek-King synthetic teak decking and marine fendering.  “The acquisition of Wilks will provide a high-quality manufacturing base with research and…