Center Console Showcase

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is a center console lover’s dream. When it comes to checking out the latest center console boats, the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the perfect place to...

Barry Gibson was a legend in the marine publishing industry.

The marine publishing industry lost a giant in October with the passing of Barry Gibson, who served as the co-publisher with William E. Taylor of Center Console Life magazine, and earlier Fish Boat Registry.  Gibson,...

Honda Releases First V8 Outboard

At 350 horsepower, the BF350 outboard is now Honda’s highest horsepower offering.  The announcement of the all-new Honda Marine BF350 five-liter V8 outboard is big news beyond the boating industry. It is Honda’s first production V8...

DOUBLE UP: Formula’s New 457 Center Console

The 457 Center Console is the second center-console boat in Formula’s lineup.  By Gregg Mansfield One year after making a splash with a return to the center-console market, Formula Boats is betting big again. Formula plans to...

Meet Jeff Broman, Mercury Racing’s New Leader

It has been a whirlwind month for Jeff Broman since taking over as the director of Mercury Racing. Broman moved into the job after a surprise shakeup at the Fond du Lac, Wis., company in...

Garmin Snaps up JL Audio

Garmin, a global leader in GPS technology and marine electronics, has acquired JL Audio, a company that specializes in high-quality audio equipment designed for boats. The acquisition was completed in late September. The financial terms...

Looking Forward – New products from IBEX

Eight new products from the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) is a great bell weather for trends in the marine industry. The tradeshow, which takes place each October...

On a Roll with Myco Trailers

MYCO Trailers is ready to celebrate 50 years of building marine trailers. As MYCO Trailers celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024, the trailer manufacturer shows no signs of slowing down. Whether it’s building tilt trailers for the...