Business

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…

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,…