Business

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…

In yet another acquisition for Polaris, it has purchased Larson Boat Group, which includes recreational and sport boat brands of Marquis-Larson Boat Group of Pulaski, Wisconsin. In 2018, Polaris also…

Luxury yacht charter company Sunsail has added the Lagoon brand of catamarans to its charter fleet. The new Sunsail 424 (Lagoon 42) will be located in the Bahamas, St. Lucia,…

Mercury Marine took home the namesake prize for the third time at the annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards on February 20. The Brunswick Corporation’s largest subsect also won…

West Marine has hired retail executive Ken Seipel as CEO. Seipel is an experienced leader with a strong track record helping grow privately held retail companies, as well as Fortune…

ValvTect Petroleum Products will team up with Better Diesel FBC, Inc. — manufacturer of a proprietary diesel fuel combustion improver and fuel injector cleaner additive — to distribute Better Diesel…

Hutchinson’s Boat Works, Inc. (HBW) is now the exclusive Beneteau powerboats dealer in upstate New York. They will offer the different Beneteau ranges, including Gran Turismo, Monte Carlo, Swift Trawler…