Contents

Manufacturers

Outboard and sterndrive manufacturers

SeaStrike owner Tom Thies

Yamaha and Mercury Marine say big 4-strokes are driving the outboard market

Marinas

A hefty infusion of capital and the introduction of a resort-type management approach

A Block Island marina remains in a legal dispute

A Miami marina makes a commitment to stay put

General

Industry leaders cannot afford to ignore women, Hispanics and gays who have taken to boating

Numbers were up at the Miami International Boat Show

At 76, Bob Black is still in the game

PWC sales saved the industry from a down year

New owners have Shannon Yachts on the move

Industry giant Brunswick Corp. teams with HSBC-North America

Forum

Marketing

Management

Soundings Trade Only Magazine - April, 2006 Index