July 8, 2017
Walstrom Marine Adds Location
Walstrom Marine is extending its reach in northern Michigan with a new location in Traverse City. The boat sales and service center will represent Sea Rays from 19 to 65…
July 7, 2017
Malibu Boats Set to Acquire Cobalt Boats
Malibu Boats recently announced that it has set the machinery in motion to acquire Cobalt Boats, a manufacturer and distributor for premium sterndrive and outboard boats. Malibu will purchase Cobalt…
July 6, 2017
Dr. Shrink In Business for 25 Years
Happy birthday to Dr. Shrink, Inc.! This full-service supplier of premium shrink-wrap, installation supplies and accessories celebrates 25 years in 2017. The Manistee, Michigan-based supplier first started in the garage…
July 5, 2017
Powerboat Sales Rise
The $36 billion U.S. boating industry saw powerboat sales rise 6 percent in 2016, reaching 247,800 boats, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2016 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract.…
July 3, 2017
Garmin Acquires Active Corporation
Fans of ActiveCaptain will be pleased to hear that Garmin recently acquired the company, officially known as Active Corporation. ActiveCaptain is a community-based electronic marine database that was founded by…
June 28, 2017
Brunswick Opens New Innovation Laboratory
Brunswick will be pumping new life into its already vibrant research and development efforts through its Brunswick Innovation Laboratory. The new lab will find its home in the Research Park…
June 12, 2017
Trade Only Editor to join Viking
Soundings Trade Only Executive Editor Chris Landry will be leaving Active Interest Media to take a position at Viking Yachts as communications director. Landry takes over for Peter Frederiksen, who…
June 7, 2017
Northwest Marine Yacht Club Hires New Harbormaster
Lake Charlevoix welcomes a new harbormaster to Northwest Marine Yacht Club. Elliott Falls, a longtime boater and dealer at Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, will take over for Eric Kammermann, who…
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