Manufacturers concerned about rising raw materials costs
NAM report shows costs are the No. 2 concern after workforce recruitment and retention.
Today's News
NMMA pushes for Everglades restoration
The project aims to reduce toxic algae blooms by increasing the southerly flow of water from central Florida to Florida Bay.
Marine Dealer Solutions names VP of sales and marketing
Jared Mikacich has been a dealership owner, licensed captain and held positions with a number of boating companies.
JL Audio expands communications department
Newly appointed Marian Liu will manage a team of marketing specialists and support staff.
TrawlerFest ties up in Baltimore this fall
The show is scheduled to run Sept. 25-29 at Harbor East Marina.
Nominations sought for sailing industry service award
The winner will be named at the U.S. Sailboat Show in October.
MIASF names board of directors, annual award winners
Dean DuToit was re-elected, and new members include Andrew Doole and Aaron Leatherwood .
Chinese yacht builder to use CMC Marine stabilizers
It’s the first time CMC products have been used in the Far East market.
Yamaha ends supply agreement with Alumacraft
Yamaha says ‘attempts to continue the relationship were unsuccessful’ following BRP acquisition.
Mercury Marine to offer ‘electrical backbone’ for OEMs
Brunswick establishes Power Products Integrated Services to ensure that parts and systems work well together.
NMMA: ‘No way to weather the storm’ with 25 percent tariff
Nearly 300 marine-related products will immediately cost 25 percent more.
U.S. Trade Representative launches process for exclusions from Section 301 tariffs
Companies impacted by duties on 300 imported marine products can file to be excluded from the 25 percent tariffs.
Features
Maryland issues record BUIs on July Fourth holiday
Natural Resources Police arrested 14 people for boating while impaired and issued 634 citations.
West Marine sponsors Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
The retailer with have a rigging truck on site and will provide shuttle service to its store on North Halsted Street.
Koch Industries invests in Safe Harbor Marinas
The investor could become a ‘long-term partner’ with Safe Harbor.
Fort Lauderdale hotel and marina sells for $171 million
The 9-acre Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina on the ICW has 33 slips.
Wendy Mackie
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more positive and passionate person when it comes to growing the marine industry than Wendy Mackie, CEO of the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association.
The Grandparent Economy
Grandparents today don’t typically resemble the white-haired, bespectacled version of the past.
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Columns/Blogs
Five ways to annoy customers with your email
To be successful with email marketing, you must produce dynamic content and avoid pitfalls that hinder positive results.
BoatUS Foundation is expanding its hands-on training
Learning the skills to operate a boat with confidence creates a better experience on the water.
Great lessons from pizza’s music man
Tom Krouse uses music and songwriting as a model for running his business.
Some good news items for this holiday week
As we wrap up this Fourth of July holiday week, here are some good news items worthy of note going into the second half of our prime summer boating season.
The Modern Fish Act isn't sexy enough
I didn’t know good legislation doesn’t get passed because it’s “not sexy.”