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Slump catches up with megayacht sector
Despite growth in the very high end, orders for the segment as a whole were down 25 percent in 2009 ...more
East, Middle Atlantic post second month of growth
Three regions continued to report retail growth in December, according to early release numbers. ...more
Brokerage sales up 29 percent over ’09
The dead of winter is historically a slow sales period in the United States brokerage market for yacht sales, and January appears to have been a... ...more
Changing a pitch averts loan strikeout
After three whiffs at banks, Joe Lewis gets his inventory financing by skirting the 'F' word - floorplan ...more
Her mission: Sell banks on boat loans
Karen Trostle, the new president of the National Marine Bankers Association, has a message for lenders: Now is a good time to get involved with boat... ...more
Tone at Miami: Worst may be over
State of the industry report is upbeat; activity picks up in small-boat sales ...more
Book closes on sale of Genmar’s assets
Eight months after filing for bankruptcy last June, Genmar Holdings closed on the sale of its boating-related assets and certain other non-core... ...more
Cuban marinas prepare for U.S. cruisers
Hope that the travel ban will soon be lifted fuels infrastructure expansion in Havana and other areas ...more
Sea Tow Cuba’s long, long wait may yet pay off
For a time in the 1990s, the U.S. marine industry believed Cuba would soon be opened to American boaters. In 1994, the University of Florida hosted... ...more
Griffin Clip
Boat owners like products that make boating easier and, therefore, more enjoyable. A South Florida fisherman has come up with a simple device to make pulling an anchor from the ...more
SP25 SolarPulse
PulseTech has a new solar charger for large boats with multiple batteries. Rated at 1.6 amps, the 25-watt SP25 SolarPulse automatically charges, maintains and desulfates batteries including standard, AGM and ...more
Walker Engineering systems
Walker Engineering of Sun Valley, Calif., has designed high-performance air filtration and crankcase ventilation systems for marine diesel engines for 25 years. ...more
Letter from the Editor
At a crossroads: Let’s not choose the Detroit route
The topic had an ambitious title: "Boating at a Crossroads: How to live long and prosper." It's a good question. Tough one, too. I was one of four marine business ...more
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Show them why they can’t live without boating
Employee engagement can boost performance
West Marine reports year-end, 4Q results
West Marine today reported an improved financial picture with unaudited results showing net income up significantly for fiscal 2009 and the company finishing the year free of debt. ...more
Boat manufacturer eyes expansion
Seminole Marine, manufacturers of Sailfish saltwater fishing boats, formed the Seminole Marine Group to explore additional opportunities in the boatbuilding industry, said Paul Hoppes, president of Georgia-based Seminole Marine. ...more
Program offers marinas unique marketing opportunities
ActiveCaptain, an online forum for boaters, announced a new program designed to help marinas market to boaters. ...more
School secures federal funding for composites program
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., officially announced Monday that $500,000 in federal funding was secured for the International Yacht Restoration School's new composites program. ...more
National Marina Day Web site debuts
The Association of Marina Industries launched the National Marina Day Web site. ...more
Supreme Court to issue Asian carp ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court will reconsider the closing of the Chicago canal locks temporarily to protect the Great Lakes against an Asian carp invasion, according to Michigan attorney general Mike Cox. ...more
New Sailing World look hits newsstands
Bonnier Corp.'s Sailing World will sport a new look with its April 2010 issue, which hits newsstands today. ...more
Florida trades group hands out awards
The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County is recognizing three individuals and organizations as recipients of the group's Beacon of Light Awards for their support of the county's marine industry. ...more
Changing Places
Couplemate Trailer Parts appointed Laurie Pedrick as its new North American sales manager. ...more
Dealer Outlook
Beware of hidden liens on your dealership
Dealers could have liens on their inventory or equipment and not even know it. Click here to read about this possibility and why it's important to know what UCC filings show about your business. ...more
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Boating safety could get boost from Predators
Deficit mentality is holding back customers
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