Nautolex Helm is available in 13 colors, including Conch, Blue Lagoon, Driftwood and Treasure Chest. Photo: SURTECO Nautolex Helm is designed for marine seating and outdoor furniture cushions. It is treated with PreFixx® protective finish, designed to provide superior cleanability and abrasion resistance to increase the material’s lifespan. Helm was built with UV-resistant pigments and [...]

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) announced its annual Fabrication Excellence Awards program is accepting submissions for 2026. Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Achievement awards will be given to winners in the following categories: Hybrid Enclosures – Sailboat & Powerboat Marine Exterior Upholstery Marine Interior Upholstery Powerboat – Rigid Enclosures Powerboat – Soft Enclosures Sailboat Dodgers [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs outlined in Executive Order 14266 are on pause until Aug. 1, 2025, which were initially set to take effect July 9. This pause does not apply to those outlined in Executive Order 14298, Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussions With the People’s Republic of China. President Trump [...]

Correct Craft announced its 2026 leadership transition plan July 14. This followed Bill Yeargin’s earlier announcement that he will be stepping down as CEO on March 31, 2026. On April 1, 2026, Yeargin will transition to Correct Craft’s board chair, and Correct Craft’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Zach Hutcheson will assume both the CEO role [...]

The latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) indicates that new powerboat retail unit sales are down 9 percent. This decline covers the rolling period from May 2024 through April 2025. A total of 64,883 new boats were sold through April, down from 71,321 in 2024. Notable year-over-year declines [...]

Part of Keyston Bros’ Sunbrella® Contract collection, the fabric works for indoor and outdoor seating applications. Photo: Keyston Bros Hightower fabric features a large-scale, bold plaid pattern with delicate slanted lines woven into the design to create a captivating visual effect. Part of Keyston Bros’ Sunbrella® Contract collection, the fabric works for indoor and outdoor [...]

Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee has signed into law an act that bans the manufacture, sale and distribution in the state of firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) containing intentionally added PFAS beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Under the act, entitled An Act Relating to Health and Safety: Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024, "'intentionally added PFAS' [...]

Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) released a statement about the Department of the Interior's (DOI) decision to cancel grant funding for the nonprofit. In it, chief operating officer Stephanie Vatalaro says: "In the 1990s, declining participation in fishing and boating concerned state agencies and the outdoor industry. Congress responded in 1998 by dedicating 2 [...]

AquaGuard® Crocodile Marine Vinyl features a PVC face and polyester backing, with over 15 color options. Photo: Big Z Fabric AquaGuard® Crocodile Marine Vinyl is a waterproof fabric with a classic crocodile skin pattern, to give the finished product a stylish and retro look. It is fire-resistant, anti-fungal and mildew-resistant, with a UV resistance equal [...]

The Department of the Interior (DOI) canceled a multi-year grant to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF). The nonprofit has received the grant award for its "Take Me Fishing" program since 1998. The decision came after the Senate Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) leadership flagged the program. Early grant funding freezes by DOGE led [...]