Saxdor 270 GTO Holds €86,000 Entry Point With 32–45-Knot Cruise Range
The Saxdor 270 GTO remains in the Finnish builder's current range as a compact performance day boat with overnight capability. Its official page currently …
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Saxdor 340 GTWA Lists €179,900 Entry Price and Up to 55-Knot Performance
Saxdor's current 340 GTWA specification combines an enclosed wheelhouse with full walkaround decks and opening side terraces. The builder is listing an entry price …
Brunswick Reports 67% Mercury Share of Cannes Displayed Outboards
The engines on display at a boat show can reveal which suppliers builders have chosen for their current models. Brunswick reports that Mercury Marine …
Ohio Family Receives Grady-White Freedom 215 in BoatUS Draw
BoatUS has named an Ohio family the winner of its anniversary sweepstakes, awarding a Grady-White Freedom 215 after an event that attracted more than …
Discover Boating August Health Score Falls to 74 as Participation Stays Strong
Discover Boating’s August 2026 Health Score Index fell to 74, while boating participation and market visibility remained above benchmark levels.
DF Capital Says Boat Affordability Gap Is Widening
DF Capital says boating demand remains strong but rising total ownership costs are widening the affordability gap for buyers.
New US Tariffs Put Canadian Recreational Boats in Focus
New US trade measures scheduled to take effect on 15 September include several categories of recreational boats imported from Canada, according to NMMA and …
Swiss Small-Boat Market Shows Recovery Signs at Interboot 2026
Interboot says Swiss marine businesses are seeing early signs of market recovery, with smaller motorboats under 7.5m performing more strongly than larger craft.
NMMA Q2 Barometer Shows Softer Outlook but Stable Fundamentals
Recreational-boating executives became more cautious in the second quarter of 2026, but the NMMA’s latest Marine Leadership Barometer still points to broadly stable underlying …
NMMA Pushes Boating Access Priorities in Final US WRDA
The National Marine Manufacturers Association is urging US lawmakers to preserve recreational boating access and infrastructure provisions as the 2026 WRDA moves toward a …
Wellcraft Launches Summer 4x4 Buydown
Wellcraft has launched its Summer 4x4 Buydown for selected Explorer and Crossover Center Console models through participating authorised dealers.
Australian Boating Turnover Holds at A$10.5bn as Small Boats Dominate
Australia’s recreational marine sector recorded A$10.5 billion in turnover for 2025–26, with new BIA figures showing that small boats continue to dominate the national …
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