The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, reflecting data through January 2026. On a rolling 12-month basis (February 2025–January 2026), new powerboat retail unit sales declined 9 percent year-over-year to 214,832 units. Across segments, performance remained mixed but generally down. Freshwater fishing boats declined by 1.7 percent and personal [...]

In 2025, U.S. outboard engine sales totaled 267,000 units, a 3.9 percent decline year-over-year. This data comes from the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) annual Outboard Engine Sales Trends report, part of the 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. NMMA said that despite softer unit demand, the market remained stable overall, supported by resilient pricing and [...]

On April 13, the federal government pushed back the start of reporting relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances to begin on Jan. 31, 2027—or 60 days following the effective date of a forthcoming final rule, whichever is earlier. "A finalized start date for this rule gives companies clear direction and accountability," the EPA said in [...]

The Batyline® Eden collection is phthalate-free, ISO-certified and OEKO-TEX® approved. Photo: Serge Ferrari Group The Batyline® Eden collection has added six new colorways for 2026: Colorado, Denim, Yuzu, Peach, Wasabi and Mint. This palette mixes energetic tones and light, sorbet-inspired hues. The Batyline Eden collection is engineered for cushion covers and tensioned applications on loungers, [...]

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), a member group of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), has put out a call requesting speaker proposals for the Marine Fabricators Conference. Submissions are due May 1. The 2027 conference will be Jan. 7–9, 2027, in Nashville, Tenn., at the Embassy Suites Nashville. The conference features three full days of education [...]

Kyle Van Damme, MFC, president/CEO of Marine Tops Unlimited, was named one of Boating Industry’s 40 under 40 in the March 2026 issue of the magazine. Van Damme’s father started Marine Tops Unlimited in the early ‘80s, and he began his career at the shop in middle school by cutting grass, cleaning and other odd [...]