Business

Sailboat manufacturer Catalina Yachts is the new owner of True North Yachts. The company has built Downeast-style powerboats for 30 years and is known for infusion technology with lighter and…

In a long-term agreement, Smoker Craft has sold its marine furniture manufacturing operation to Lippert Components. The outsourcing means Lippert will sell upholstery and seating products to Smoker Craft so…

Australian luxury motoryacht manufacturer Maritimo has expanded its U.S. reach with the appointment of Michigan City, Indiana-based B & E Marine as a dealer partner. Co-Founder Ronald Bensz started the…

Yacht brand Azimut is aiming to be the top-ranked builder in the country by 2020. After recent success at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where 15 yachts were sold,…

Four Winns boats is expanding its network of dealers in London, Ontario, with the addition of Hully Gully Powersports & Marine. The dealership was established in 1971 and currently offers…

Detroit-based Colony Marine is the newest Prestige Yachts dealer for the eastern Michigan region, including Lake Huron, Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie.  “We are excited to partner with Prestige…

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc., the parent of MasterCraft and NauticStar, announced its plans to finish the takeover of Crest marine by the fourth quarter. Crest Marine, a Michigan pontoon boatbuilder,…

HCB Center Console Yachts has signed Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales (JBYS) to its factory partner business network called the Annex Program.  “We’ve been serving the Great Lakes yacht buyer for…

SkipperBud’s is the newest Beneteau Powerboats Division dealer. SkipperBud’s will add the Gran Turismo, the Monte Carlo and the Swift Trawler lines to dealership portfolios in eastern Michigan and Ohio.…

Growing its new marine group, BRP announced it will buy the maker of Manitou pontoons, Triton Industries. The acquisition follows BRP’s purchase of Alumacraft. Business will continue as-is at Triton.…