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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Marine Trades Institute Secures Enbridge Fueling Futures Grant to Enhance Hands-On Training Opportunities for Students Marine Technology Institute is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 Fueling Futures grant from Enbridge. This significant funding will support the acquisition of essential

by: Tom Coates

tags: Boat Building, Company Expansions, Education, Feel Good Story, Grand Opening, Great Lakes, Industry News, marine industry

Thursday, July 31, 2025

ENVGO Raises $2 Million Seed Round Investment to Deliver the Future of Marine Transportation ENVGO, a Canadian company building next-generation “flying” boats, announced the first close of its seed round, led by Toronto-based early-stage VC firm Two Small Fish Ventures. The round includes

by: Pete Keller

tags: Boat Design, Boating News, Canada, Company Expansions, Eco-Friendly, Industry News, Innovation, marine industry, New Boat Models

Monday, July 21, 2025

Dive In Digitally to the Scuttlebutt Library What products can help best extend the lifetime of my boat? Which boat models provide luxury amenities that won’t break the bank? Do I really need yacht insurance? Since 1992, we here at Great Lakes Scuttlebutt have strived to provide resources to all

by: Kristen Ordonez

tags: Company Expansions, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, Researching Boats, South Coast

Monday, July 14, 2025

Seakeeper Ride Levels Up Since its debut in 2022, Seakeeper Ride—the latest innovation from Seakeeper, the company renowned for its gyrostabilizers—has been redefining what comfort and control look like on the water. Designed to tackle pitch, roll, and yaw with aerospace-inspired precision, the

by: Kim Knudsen

tags: Accessories, Applicable Everywhere, Boat Technology, Company Expansions, Innovation, Performance, Smart Technology, Stabilization

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Suntex Strategic Partner Program Launches to Enhance Recreational Boater Experience Nationwide Suntex Marinas, the leading owner and operator of recreational marinas in the United States, proudly announces the official launch of its Strategic Partner Program, an initiative delivering coast-to-coast customer

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Company Expansions, East Coast, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, Lifestyle, Marina

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Douglass Marine Expands on East End with Opening of TowBoatUS Orient, New York A long-standing East End family business providing boat service, repair and storage on the tip of Long Island’s North Fork is growing. Douglass Marine, begun half a century ago by Capt. Robert Douglass and his late wife, Patricia,

by: Scott Croft

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boating Safety, BoatUS, Company Expansions, New York State, Towing

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

A New Era of Elegance: The Prestige F5.7 Makes it’s Great Lakes Debut The serene waters of the Great Lakes have always been a playground for those who seek both peaceful escapes and bold adventures. Now, with the much-anticipated arrival of the Prestige F5.7, Spring Brook Marine Group once again elevates the

by: Spring Brook Marine

tags: Boat Dealer, Boat Design, Company Expansions, Great Lakes, New Boat Models

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Highfield Boats USA Announces Four New Dealer Partners Highfield Boats USA, the leading supplier of rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) in America, announces it has added four new dealer partners to its U.S. sales network for Highfield RIBs. They include Boater’s Choice and Keenan Marina in Michigan, and

by: Michael Carroll

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Dealer, Company Expansions, Dealerships, Inflatable Boats, marine industry, Rigid Inflatable Boats

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Highfield Boats USA Announces Five New Dealer Partners Highfield Boats USA, the leading supplier of rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) in America, announces five new dealer partners now representing its aluminum- and fiberglass-hull RIB tenders and sportboats. They include Champion Honda in Hicksville, N.Y.; Emerald Coast RIB Boats,

by: Michael Carroll

tags: Boat Dealer, Boat Design, Company Expansions, Dealerships, Industry News, Rigid Inflatable Boats

Monday, March 31, 2025

New facility fuels growth as Marine Trades Institute Purchases Taylor Lumber Property Excitement abounds at Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville, Michigan, as the institution embarks on a new chapter of growth and innovation. Following a rebranding that formally established the esteemed Boat Building School and the cutting-edge

by: Gina Stegehuis

tags: Boat Building, Boat Design, Community Outreach, Company Expansions, Education, Industry News, Lake Huron

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