Wave of newcomers joins Treasure Coast’s expanding boating industry Three workers at Pursuit Boats in Fort Pierce apply resin and woven Fiberglas, a step in the lamination process that strengthens the hull. PURSUIT BOATS Companies cite port location, a skilled workforce as reasons for moving to the area BY BERNIE WOODALL Explosive growth [...]
SEBASTIAN – Triton Submarines, LLC, the leading manufacturer of personal submarines designed for yacht and cruise ship deployment, has opened its new facility in Sebastian. With the demand for submersibles steadily increasing, Triton outgrew its previous facility in Vero Beach, opting to relocate to a larger space just down the road. After a long run [...]
BY GREG GARDNER Boat shows and fishing tournaments bring a huge economic impact to the Treasure Coast, but a much larger benefit is the growth of appreciation for the marine environment. “With tournaments comes environmental awareness and safe practices for the fishermen and the fish species,” says April Price, president of Marine Industries Association of [...]
STUART – The Independent Boat Builders Incorporated (IBBI) recently awarded its suppliers during the annual Purchasing Meeting and Vendor Expo conference in St. Louis. Lenco Marine received their supplier of the year award for the third consecutive year. Richard DeVito, President of Lenco Marine, Inc. says, “This award is not one to be taken lightly. [...]