Staying informed on current developments in the recreational marine industry is essential for anticipating market shifts, understanding consumer trends, and making strategic business decisions. The National Marine Propulsion Association (NMPA) supports this business need through its Industry News Feeds page, which sources and consolidates timely updates from leading publications—covering everything from product launches and dealership expansions to economic indicators and regulatory changes. By centralizing relevant news, NMPA helps members stay ahead of the curve and connected to the pulse of the industry.
Soundings Trade Only
- Lippert Confirms Merger Discussions April 21, 2026The potential deal with Patrick Industries would bring supply-chain changes to the marine and RV industries.David Conway
- MarineMax Lake Lanier Adds StarCraft, New Hire April 21, 2026Tabor Reins, former co-owner of Advantage Boat Center, joins the Georgia location.David Conway
- TowBoatUS Opens Cincinnati Port April 21, 2026The location will be led by Capt. Winslow Taylor, along with Capts. Jack Novak and Chris Parker.Gary Reich
Boating Industry Magazine
- Selling Boats Versus Selling Doom April 21, 2026The 2026 Bay Bridge Boat Show, the traditional kickoff to the Chesapeake boating season, ran April 17–19 at Safe Harbor Narrows Point in Grasonville, MD. Some 250 powerboats – from center consoles to cruisers – lined the docks just east of Annapolis. The post Selling Boats Versus Selling Doom appeared first on Boating Industry.David
- Turning Vendor Partnerships Into Marketing Assets April 21, 2026The article tells retailers how to leverage vendor relationships correctly so you can use them to help drive traffic, improve sell-through, support margins and elevate the in-store experience. The post Turning Vendor Partnerships Into Marketing Assets appeared first on Boating Industry.The Staff
- TowBoatUS Opens Cincinnati Location April 21, 2026On-water towing fleet company TowBoatUS has just opened its first Cincinnati, Ohio, location. Helmed by Capt. Winslow Taylor along with Capts. Jack Novak and Chris Parker, the group also owns and operates TowBoatUS Pittsburgh and TowBoatUS Lake Anna. The post TowBoatUS Opens Cincinnati Location appeared first on Boating Industry.Krystina Skibo
Boating Magazine
- Patient Boating Keeps Captains and Crews Safe April 20, 2026While heading home, an engine problem presents a choice. Delaying the return through an inlet proves to be the best strategy. The post Patient Boating Keeps Captains and Crews Safe appeared first on Boating Mag.Kevin Falvey
- MasterCraft Rule the Water Tour 2026 April 17, 2026Nationwide consumer experience offers on-water demos across the model line. The post MasterCraft Rule the Water Tour 2026 appeared first on Boating Mag.Kevin Falvey
- Big Rock Boat Blaze April 16, 2026How five anglers survived an uncontrollable boat fire. The post Big Rock Boat Blaze appeared first on Boating Mag.Paul Lebowitz
Professional BoatBuilder Magazine
- Keeping it Upright: Notes on Vessel Stability April 7, 2026Graphics by Patrick Bray Editor’s Note: Stability considerations are at the core of designing and building buoyant seagoing vessels. Yet with centuries of naval architecture and boatbuilding experience behind us,... Read more » The post Keeping it Upright: Notes on Vessel Stability appeared first on Professional BoatBuilder: An IBEX Technical Journal.Patrick Bray
- At the Intersection of Electric, Aluminum, and Oysters March 24, 2026Fogg’s Boatworks embraces the latest in electric propulsion as it delivers practical metal hulls for work and pleasure. Anyone who has ever used a backing-out plane or an oyster knife... Read more » The post At the Intersection of Electric, Aluminum, and Oysters appeared first on Professional BoatBuilder: An IBEX Technical Journal.Aaron Porter
- Vanishingly Rare: Augusto ‘Kiko’ Villalon, 1931-2025 March 10, 2026The best journalistic source is one who knows full clear details of the story you are reporting. Ideally, they’ve been around from before the full arc of the narrative commences,... Read more » The post Vanishingly Rare: Augusto ‘Kiko’ Villalon, 1931-2025 appeared first on Professional BoatBuilder: An IBEX Technical Journal.Aaron Porter
Yachting and Boating World
- Icom Introduces the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control August 1, 2023Both the IC-M410BB (top) and IC-M510BB (bottom) come as standard with ONE CommandmicIcom is pleased to announce the launch of the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control. These innovative marine radios offer enhanced functionality and flexibility for communication on board various vessels.Designed for marine professionals and enthusiasts alike, the IC-M410BB and […]ICOM
- Icom UK to sponsor the Topper Coastal Championships in Tankerton & Whitstable April 12, 2023The Topper National Sailing Race Series will be visiting the North Kent Coast for the first ever time this year. Stage four of the national race series for Topper youth sailors will be the Coastal Championship to be held between the stunning locations of Tankerton and Whitstable, from the 20th to the 21st of May […]ICOM
- Video: Overview of the IC-M25 Buoyant Marine VHF Handheld Radio June 9, 2022Icom UK have produced a video overview of Icom's bestselling handheld marine VHF radio, the IC-M25EURO.In the video, marketing manager Ian Lockyer goes through some of the main features that have made this stylish radio …Continue reading » The post Video: Overview of the IC-M25 Buoyant Marine VHF Handheld Radio appeared first on YBW.ICOM
Cruising World
- The Joy of Day Sailing April 20, 2026Take it from sailing legend Gary Jobson—you don't have to cross an ocean to find everything sailing has to offer. The post The Joy of Day Sailing appeared first on Cruising World.Gary Jobson
- Who Owns Whom: Boat or Sailor April 16, 2026Leaving your boat unattended for months demands careful preparation, and a willingness to accept what you can't control. The post Who Owns Whom: Boat or Sailor appeared first on Cruising World.Lin Pardey
- Saving Coral Reefs in the Solomons April 15, 2026In the Solomon Islands, one man is reversing coral reef destruction—and welcoming sailors who want to help. The post Saving Coral Reefs in the Solomons appeared first on Cruising World.Birgit Hackl
Motor Boat & Yachting
- Aquila 42 Coupé first look: The 40-knot powercat that defies gravity April 21, 2026With carbon hydrofoils and a 40-knot top end, the new Aquila 42 Coupé trades "flappy canvas" for serious pace and 20% better efficiencyThis latest Aquila Coupé is a direct response to existing customers who want fully enclosed shelter without having to mess about with flappy canvasses. But it’s actually much more than just that. For […]Alex Smith
- Restoring an old narrowboat: The 100-Year-Old teak canal cruiser’s journey to electric power April 20, 2026Original owners Gertrude and Hugh Poths (snr) relaxing on Malaya circa 1935. Photo: Charles LyneWhen Charles Lyne bought a 1926 narrow boat in need of restoration, little did he know the rich history tying him, the original owner and this very magazine together…Considering my grandfather, Charles Wadham Lyne, chose to be a poor vicar, he […]Motor Boat & Yachting
- New Mercan Petra SF-39: This boat is redefining the sportsfisher April 17, 2026The new Mercan Petra SF-39 is a 40-footer claiming to redefine what a family sportsfisher is with extra outdoor spaceThis new 40-footer is claiming to redefine what we expect from the family sportsfisher. Designed and built by Turkish company, Mercan Yachting, which is better known for its work in the light commercial sector, the first […]Motor Boat & Yachting