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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Western college offering marine degree

The Lake Havasu City Marine Association, the Partnership for Economic Development and Mohave Community College in Arizona entered into a partnership to develop a trained marine industry workforce through a marine technology degree program.

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NTSB holding marine investigation courses

The National Transportation Safety Board is offering two marine safety investigation courses for marine industry professionals.

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AMI salary survey now online

The 2008 Association of Marina Industries’ Marina Wage Rate Survey is now open for participation.

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Changing places

Scott OlmsteadWestern Marine Insurance Services appointed Scott Olmstead vice president of programs underwriting of the Aquapac Plus recreational marine package programs.

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Paradox names international distributors

Paradox Marine, a wireless boat security, tracking and monitoring systems supplier, has appointed five new international distributors.

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Gander reports modest 2Q loss

Gander Mountain Co. today reported sales of $252.9 million for the quarter ending Aug. 2, an increase of 16.8 percent over the prior year period, while comparable store sales decreased 11.7 percent in the second quarter.

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King Trailers GM dies at 62

John Cowan, general manager of King Trailers, died Aug. 24. He was 62 and had battled cancer.

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Highlights

General

The heaviest snow pack since 1999 has water levels high and marina operators reaping the benefits

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Companies race to deliver protection against today’s engine-clogging formulations

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Marinas & Boatyards

Marinas and shops are left high and dry until Wisconsin isthmus is rebuilt and the water returns

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Buys neighboring facility for expansion, despite economy and drought

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By the Numbers

Sales of new boats showed a substantial decline in the first quarter of 2008, according to data compiled by Statistical Surveys.

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YachtWorld.com reports that Sea Ray and Catalina topped the list of brands and models sold in the important markets of Florida, New York, California and Michigan during 2007.

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Dealers

Activity begins to rebound from lingering damage caused by torrential rains swamping Iowa

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Most in sampling say action was necessary

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Selected Marine Stocks

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Features

BRP’s outboard brand celebrates 100 years on the water —  born of Ole Evinrude’s conclusion that oars aren’t the most efficient way to move a boat

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Poll

What is the most compelling reason for customers to buy a boat in this economic climate?