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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Why the next wave of marine innovation isn’t built with fiberglass, it’s built with intelligence. Walk through any boat show, marina, or marine dealership today and you’ll hear it — not just the sound of new customers, but the low hum of something else, conversations. Chatter amongst management, sales teams,

by: Scott MacFarland

tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Assistance, Assistant, Digital, Digital Innovation, Innovation, Intelligence, marine industry, marine industry news, Marine Innovation, Teammate

Friday, August 29, 2025

Seakeeper Ride Expands OEM Integrations with 43 New Standard Models Across 15 Brands for 2026 Seakeeper, Inc., the leader in marine motion control, continues its momentum into Model Year 2026 with the largest expansion of Seakeeper Ride standard integrations to date. A total of 43 new boat models

by: Bridget Tierney

tags: Industry News, Innovation, Performance, Smart Technology, Stabilization

Friday, August 22, 2025

MJM Yachts Upgrades & Relaunches Model Line for 2026 Luxury yacht builder MJM Yachts is proud to announce it has refreshed and upgraded its entire yacht line for the 2026 model year, while maintaining the brand’s legendary performance and distinctive Carolina Downeast DNA. The company also

by: Louisa Beckett

tags: Boat Design, Innovation, New Boat Models, Performance, Sport Boats

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Imtra Introduces Next-Generation Vessel Control with Zipwake Pro IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced today the introduction of the newest innovation in vessel pitch and roll control, Zipwake PRO. IMTRA

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Accessories, Innovation, Performance, Stabilization

Thursday, August 7, 2025

New Online Boating Accident Avoidance Course from BoatUS Foundation: ‘S.C.A.N. − Improving Situational Awareness’ A quick look at the annual U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating accident statisticsshows “operator inattention” and “improper lookout” to be

by: Scott Croft

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, BoatUS, Electronics, Industry News, Innovation, Navigation

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Quick Nautical Equipment Thrusters and Mercury Marine Integration Now Officially Available Quick Nautical Equipment, a flagship brand of Quick Group and a global leader in marine equipment innovation, following the announcement made earlier this year, is proud to confirm that the integration between Quick

by: Melissa Nasuelli

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, Electronics, Industry News, Innovation, Thrusters

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

JBL JAM6500N Head Unit Named 2025 Boating Industry Top Product HARMAN International Industries, the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today its newest head unit from its JBL brand, the JAM6500N, has been named one of the 2025 Boating Industry

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Accessories, Boat Technology, Electronics, Gift Ideas, Industry News, Innovation, Lifestyle

Monday, August 4, 2025

ABYC and Partners Showcase Marine Industry Careers at SkillsUSA The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), in partnership with Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury, Honda and the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), participated in and judged Marine Service Technology competitions at the SkillsUSA

by: Shannon Aronson

tags: Awards, Boat Technology, Contest, Education, Electronics, Event, Innovation

Friday, August 1, 2025

Rediscover the Journey with the New Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 YOUR SWEET SPOT Swift Trawler range embodies the perfect home on the water. Style, comfort and autonomy are blended with optimised ergonomics to deliver quiet luxury for life onboard. With contemporary design, elegant finishes and smart

by: Elise Vinet

tags: Boat Design, Innovation, New Boat Models, Performance, Sport Boats

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

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