Correct Craft acquires Parker Boats
The Orlando parent plans to “aggressively bring new product to market.”
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MarineMax acquires Texas dealership
Sail & Ski Center is a strong presence in Austin and San Antonio.
NMMA advocacy efforts paying off
Among the successes at the state level are the passage of a titling law in Georgia.
The Big Apple by Sea
Azimut will display its S6 yacht in New York’s Times Square for 12 days in May.
Newport boat show teams with charitable partner
The Leukemia Cup Regatta is a series of events that raises money for blood cancer patients.
Jacobs’ murder-suicide leaves friends and industry reeling
An executive at one of his companies said employees are dealing with a “big loss.”
Bam! Emeril Lagasse’s 70-foot Viking Aldente up for sale
The celebrity chef is taking delivery of a 76-foot Viking to compete in sportfishing tournaments in the Gulf of Mexico.
John Pfeifer has new job at specialty vehicles firm
The former president of Mercury Marine is the new executive vice president and chief operating officer at Oshkosh Corp.
MBIA opposes wind turbines in the Great Lakes
The group is asking boaters to voice their opposition.
Features
A New Force on Capitol Hill?
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable becomes a strong voice in Washington.
The Modern Fish Act is Law — Now What?
The Modern Fish Act was a historic victory for sportfising advocates. Now what?
Confidence Hits 18-year High After Months of Declines
Despite an 18-year high in consumer confidence, small businesses remain cautious about the U.S. economy’s outlook.
Defending Wakesports Boats
Marina owners in Minnesota and New Hampshire defend wakesports boats.
A Family Legacy of Advocacy
AFTCO’s Bill Shedd has spent most of his adult life advocating for sport fishing.
Lou Sandoval
After a fruitful career in the pharmaceutical world, Lou Sandoval has taken an unusual path to marine industry success.
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Columns/Blogs
Keeping customers takes focus; Our last chance to stop E15
The door to preventing E15 year-round is closing. Please make your voice heard.
Purple Haze?
How will the rapid advance of legalizing marijuana impact your dealership?
Red tide funding draws fire; Register for next Grow Boating webinar
A proposal by Florida’s governor to focus on water quality draws criticism from several environmental organizations.
Tactics to retain employees
Paternity leave, bonuses, and unlimited vacation sound excessive, but how badly do you want to keep good workers?
The Dragon’s Roar
Boaterz n Bikerz of America will hold their fifth annual Hull of a Tour in May.
Pulse report: Long-term dealer sentiment drops
Government action/inaction was cited as the main issue affecting demand, followed closely by weather.
NMTA’s Grow Boating Grants; the first “Boat Maryland Week”
Two trade associations promote boating in very different ways.
April Fool; Excellent marina training guide; Spy on yourself!
A Jimmy Buffett prank works, while the Association of Marina Industries and Grow Boating are offering educational courses.
C-Suite Strategies to Empower Your Team
How C-suite executives can empower their teams for success.
Dealers Say Tariffs are Top Legislative Priority in 2019
Nearly half of dealers say tariffs and trade are their top concerns in 2019.
January Sees Reversal of Downward Trends
Boat registrations rebounded slightly in January, boosting industry confidence.