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Thinking of Selling Your Marine Dealership in 2026?
You’ve built a dealership you’re proud of. Now you want to exit on your terms. But you may be wondering: Is this…
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The Rental Operators Who Will Win This Decade
For most of the rental industry’s history, operators have made decisions the way they always have: experience, instinct and a…
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Experience-Led Showrooms: Where Emotion Closes the Deal
Walk into most showrooms and you’ll see the same scene, boats lined up in silent rows, polished to perfection, waiting…
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Three Moves. Ninety Days. More Deals.
June, July, and August will arrive on schedule. And so will the customers. But is your sales team ready to…
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Navigating the Green Horizon: The Future of Sustainable Marine Manufacturing
The glimmering allure of the open water has long been synonymous with the roar of a combustion engine and the…
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BoatUS Foundation Highlights Safety Tips for National Safe Boating Week
Nation Safe Boating Week is in full swing, beginning on May 16th and running until May 22nd. In leu of…
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A Practical Guide To Boating Accidents
Boating offers freedom, relaxation and recreation, though it also comes with real safety risks. Accidents on the water can happen…
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Risk Management Strategies for Marine Business Owners
Most marine business owners take the necessary steps to protect visible assets, but what is often less visible are the…
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Boating Starts at the Shore: A New Owner’s Guide to Docks and Lifts
Most new boat owners spend months comparing hull designs, engine specs and onboard features—only to overlook a critical question: where…
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Nominations Open for Boating Industry’s Women Making Waves
Nominations are now open for Boating Industry's annual Women Making Waves awards program!
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Selling Boats Versus Selling Doom
The 2026 Bay Bridge Boat Show, the traditional kickoff to the Chesapeake boating season, ran April 17–19 at Safe Harbor…
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Boating Industry 2026 Top Products
Entries are now open for Boating Industry's 2026 Top Products! To be considered, products must have been introduced or significantly…
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Employee Benefits That Attract and Retain Talent Across Your Marine Business
The marine industry is evolving—fast. Boats are becoming more complex, customer expectations are rising, and one challenge continues to surface:…
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Spring Is Coming. Is Your Dock Ready?
As temperatures rise and snowmelt accelerates, water levels can shift several feet in a matter of days. Fixed docks aren’t…
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Leadership Development and Succession Planning in Marine Operations
Across the marine industry, a significant number of marina owners, dealers and marine service operators are approaching retirement age, while…
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The New Buyer Funnel: Designing Multi-Session, Omnichannel Experiences That Close
Today’s boat buyer doesn’t simply walk into the showroom, pick a model and drive off. Instead, the buying process for…
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The Business Case for Charter Management Programs: A Win-Win for Dealers and Buyers
The economics of boat ownership are evolving. In this environment, charter ownership programs have emerged as a strategic solution, offering…
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Boating Industry Elevate Summit 2026 Recap
Boating Industry's Elevate summit was a huge success! Host David Gee sums up his experience in Orlando in a video,…
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Financial Resilience Beyond Cash Flow
Every marine business owner understands seasonal cash flow, but managing cash flow alone is not financial resilience. A company can…
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40 Under 40 Submission Deadlines Extended
The entry deadline for our annual 40 Under 40 awards program has been extended by one week! You now have…
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