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Despite world politics the industry remains resolute - MarineBusinessWorld North America newsletter

by Peter Rendle 25 Jun 08:00 PDT
NMMA members meet with Rep. Mike Collins © NMMA

As part of NMMA's continued advocacy efforts following the 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC), a group of NMMA leaders visited Capitol Hill last week to meet with Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10) — a committed supporter of American boat building and outdoor recreation.

The NMMA delegation included Jeff Wasil, Vice President of Environmental Compliance and Marine Technology; John McKnight, Environmental Health and Safety Technical Advisor; Robyn Boerstling, Senior Vice President of Government Relations; Kemba Solomon, Regulatory and Technical Affairs Director at Yamaha Marine USA; and Jonathan Godfrey, Engineering Technical Expert for composites at Regulator Marine.

Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR), a leader in high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems, announced the acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group, a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider. Recently named the 2024 Boating Industry "Dealer of the Year", Nautical Ventures is widely recognized as one of the top boat dealership networks in the United States — and is notably the number one Axopar dealership globally.

LOOKOUT, the pioneer in marine AI vision for safety, announced its partnership with Eco Yacht Group and The FINDGROUP as preferred West Coast dealers. Eco Yacht Group is committed to delivering innovative solutions that support the development of sustainable communities. The group specializes in ocean and marine protection, renewable energy, water sustainability, plastic pollution reduction, and sustainable transportation. Eco Yacht Group has partnered with LOOKOUT for its cutting-edge 3D augmented navigation system, which detects obstacles in real time to help prevent collisions — enhancing safety for both boaters and marine life.

Palm Beach Motor Yachts acquires Casey's Marina. To be renamed Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts Marina, this landmark waterfront destination will set a new standard for owner experiences and premium service in America's sailing capital. Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts have finalized the acquisition of Casey's Marina at Spring Wharf in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island Harbor — the nation's storied sailing capital and former America's Cup venue. The purchase, which also includes the adjacent 10,000-square-foot Waites Wharf, builds on the brands' seasonal presence established in 2018.

Lazzara Yachts is proud to announce the launch of its ground breaking new model, the Lazzara LPC 300, that will make its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. Built to strict European standards the LPC 300 introduces an industry-first patented full-beam lower deck platform, redefining luxury, space, and performance in the power catamaran segment.

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's largest and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, has announced the premium Fusion Apollo™ RA800 marine stereo that brings reimagined design and powerful audio performance to boaters everywhere. Designed specifically for marine environments, the Apollo RA800 offers high-resolution, lossless audio and Wi-Fi® connectivity for exceptional sound performance and seamless streaming. The stereo also features a more powerful internal amplifier and drives up to four speakers.

Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media

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