C. Ryan McVinney

1 month ago | boats.com | Ryan McVinney |C. Ryan McVinney

Whether you're admiring the sleek hull of a center console at the marina or performing your own fiberglass repairs in the driveway, you’re looking at one of the most important—and often underappreciated—elements in boat construction: resin. Resin is the binding agent that holds fiberglass cloth or mat together to form the hard, durable, and waterproof shell that defines modern fiberglass boats.

1 month ago | boats.com | Ryan McVinney |C. Ryan McVinney

As of May 2025, the global boating industry is facing turbulent conditions. Recent trade policies announced by the Trump administration—most notably a new round of tariffs on imported goods—are impacting boat manufacturing, marine supply chains, and pricing structures. For boat buyers, builders, and dealers alike, these tariff crosswinds are bound to force a strategic rethinking of sourcing, pricing, and where to buy boats, if even temporarily.

Mar 18, 2025 | boats.com | Ryan McVinney |C. Ryan McVinney

The Palm Beach International Boat Show is set to celebrate its 43rd annual event from March 19 to 23, 2025, along the scenic Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida. This prestigious show has grown over the decades to become one of the world's premier yachting events, attracting boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and luxury lifestyle seekers from around the globe.