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Message From The Editor Some Responses to the Small Boat Comments
I’m pleased to say that we received several responses to the Editor’s Message column in last week’s edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest and all were in agreement that we need affordable new boats to keep building the business.
Chris Mills, President of SeaMasters on the East coast wrote that Stingray Boats has an excellent small boat, the 172 DC that was very popular at the Halifax Boat Show. He also mentioned the KingFisher Falcon 16 that he said was well received at their boat show. "We sold each of these at the show" and Chris commented that, "there are still people looking in this segment and, most importantly, there are options in fibreglass and aluminum." (READ MORE)
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Written in partnership with Furuno
Furuno introduces its TZtouchE series  For many boaters, the challenge in selecting marine electronics is not the lack of available technology, but choosing a system that delivers meaningful capability without unnecessary complexity. Furuno’s TZtouchE series—comprised of the TZT9E and TZT13E multifunction displays—was developed to address that balance, offering a modern navigation platform that can function as a stand-alone system or as part of a larger networked... READ MORE |
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ABYC Marine Law Symposium Is Fast Approaching
The Marine Law Symposium is fast approaching! This is your chance to get an in-depth and firsthand review of some of the biggest legal cases and verdicts impacting our industry. Join this small group of diverse and knowledgeable professionals, earn up to 10 CEUs, and take advantage of this rare opportunity to speak directly with our expert panelists onsite! READ MORE |
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Mercury Marine Expands Operations and Creates New Jobs with Plant 7 Ribbon Cutting in Florida
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), celebrated the expansion of its Plant 7 manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, Florida, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The expansion adds 25,000 square feet of new manufacturing space enabling the installation of four additional Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines and will create nearly 30 jobs over the next several years in Central Florida to support this growth. READ MORE |
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ePropulsion Honored with NMMA Innovation Award at 2026 Miami International Boat Show
ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced that its latest electric outboard, Spirit 2, has won the prestigious Innovation Award in the Alternative Propulsion category at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show. Presented during one of the marine industry’s most influential global events, the award recognizes outstanding achievement in advancing sustainable propulsion technologies. READ MORE |
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Dragonfly Energy Recognized as Clean Energy Impact Brand of the Year
Last week, Dragonfly Energy, an industry leader in energy storage and battery technology and maker of Battle Born Batteries, was recognized as the Clean Energy Impact Brand of the Year at CHARGE North America 2026, a premier industry platform celebrating excellence in energy branding, strategic communication, and leadership. The awards highlight organizations demonstrating measurable environmental impact, innovation, and brand-driven value creation. READ MORE |
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Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the appointment of Brad Zoelle as President of Boston Whaler. Zoelle, who most recently served as General Manager of Mercury Marine APAC, succeeds Lenn Scholz, who is pursuing new opportunities outside the Company. READ MORE
