Average Boat Buyer Age Drops
For the first time in a decade, new boat buyers under age 40 outnumbered buyers over age 60.
Today's News
Recycling Program Enters New Phase
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association project processed 20 tons of end-of-life boats during the first phase.
WaterSports Central names new CEO
Jeff Husby will head up WaterSports Central’s six locations in Georgia and South Carolina.
In the Crosshairs of Covid-19
Boat show organizers go virtual while maintaining the engagement and fun of an in-person event.
10 Reasons to Join Your Local MTA
The return on investment provided by marine trade associations are vital to the industry.
Quick Hits: August 13, 2020
Fairline Yachts unveils an online boat configurator for F//Line 33; MISAF hosts blood drive at Fort Lauderdale HQ.
Features
Let’s Meet Again at Metstrade 2020
Organizers say that, more than ever, they are looking forward to catching up with the global marine industry
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Time to Increase Marine Trade Association Dues
The dearth of boat shows has led to budget shortfalls.
‘If it Floats, it Sells’
Dealers say July sales were off the charts, but worry an inventory shortage in August will slow retail activity.
How Will You Order Inventory for 2021?
The monthly Pulse Report survey also wants dealer feedback about market conditions in July.
Hydroplane Racing Mecca Silenced
Along with boat shows and other marine events, the pandemic shut down Seattle’s iconic powerboat races for the first time in 70 years.
Fighting for Business Income Protection
Businesses that carry interruption insurance are seeing claims rejected because forced pandemic shutdowns don’t involve physical damage to facilities.
