// INDUSTRY NEWS to thank all of our exhibitors , sponsors , and visitors for their support and look forward to welcoming them back in 2024 .” Since 1982 , the Palm Beach International Boat Show has anchored itself as a pillar for not only the Palm Beach community but also South Florida . Last year the Palm Beach International Boat Show brought over $ 1 billion in economic impact to the state of Florida .

Dates are set for next year ’ s show for March 21-24 , 2024 . For more information about the

Palm Beach International Boat Show , visit ; www . PBBoatshow . com .

Godfrey Marine names new VP

Godfrey Marine , manufacturer of Godfrey pontoon boats and Hurricane deck boats , announced the promotion of Doug Adrian to the role of vice president and general manager for Godfrey and Hurricane .

Adrian was serving in his new role on an interim basis prior to taking it over officially , and has been with Godfrey Marine since early 2020 , when he led operations and managed supply chain issues during unprecedented , pandemic-related challenges . He successfully helped guide operations into the newly expanded production capacity and quality systems currently in place .

Before joining Godfrey Marine , he accrued 25 years of experience in similar roles with consistently progressing levels of responsibility , 15 years of which were within the marine industry , focusing on sectors including engines , electronics and boat manufacturing . He specializes in business process development and operational excellence .

“ Doug has been instrumental to our growth and development with his successful tackling of industry-wide challenges , such as supply chain shortages ,” said Ben Duke , president of Marine , Polaris . “ He ’ s the perfect choice to step into larger responsibilities and continue helping to shepherd our brands forward into the future .”

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Mack Boring mourns industry veteran

Mack Boring & Parts Co ., announced the passing of former president and industry veteran Edward “ Ned ” McGovern III . Ned passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and loved ones on April 14 , 2023 , at the age of 77 , following a seven-year battle with prostate cancer .

Ned was born on March 21 , 1946 , in Orange , N . J . He was the oldest son of Mary ( née Klein ) and Edward “ Mack ” McGovern Jr . Ned grew up in Millburn Township and attended St . Benedicts in Newark . He graduated Millburn High School in 1964 . Ned went on to attend Villanova University in 1964-66 prior to enlisting in the Marine Corp to serve his country in 1966 . A proud Marine veteran , Ned served as a Lance Corpo-

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