BoatUS Foundation is expanding its hands-on training
Learning the skills to operate a boat with confidence creates a better experience on the water.
Dealer Outlook
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.”
It’s Electric! Should we expect major propulsion changes?
Will we see the slow pace of adoption in the United States pick up steam in the near future?
More new dealer materials from Discover Boating
Popular Welcome to the Water program is full of quality dealer resources.
Five steps in five minutes gets great results
A new social medial program is available for dealers.
MTAM succeeds in a variety of ways
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland is an example of how to advocate for the industry.
Keep these employees away from unhappy customers?
Great technicians don’t always have the best people skills.
Two calls for fishing action
Recreational anglers need to make sure their voices are heard.
National Boating/Fishing this week; Houston show next week
How dealers can help introduce new boaters and anglers to the water and a positive outlooking in the Lonestar state.
Dealers, be prepared for the storm
As the 2018 hurricane season looms, dealers should have contingency plans in place.
NMTC meeting hits wide range of issues
Marine trade association executives from around the country met in Newport.
New European Regs will hit US dealers/brokers
U.S.-based businesses who communicate with European customers need to know about this.
Are bans on wakesurfing coming?
“If they’d ban these wake boats on our lake, it couldn’t come too soon,” said a well-dressed couple standing behind a new surf model, “because the wake they throw is a homeowner’s nightmare.”
How to get customer feedback
Dealers need to hear from customers to know what the business is doing right — and wrong.
Busted in Florida; Workforce issues at NMTC meeting
Law enforcement cracks down on thieves on West Coast of Florida. Marine Industry officials meet in Rhode Island.
How to join industry efforts to reach youth
There are some great programs already in place to attract younger boaters and anglers
How to keep your customers coming back
Sometimes a simple “Thank You” can go a long way.
Will rising gas prices impact boat sales?
As our industry prepares for next week’s American Boating Congress in Washington, D.C., there’s no question a priority issue will be the crucial need to stop the increase of ethanol into our fuel supply and revise the broken Renewable Fuel Standard.
“Telepathy” available free; Miami marine stadium gets recognized
RBFF’s No. 1 rated PSA is available to dealers and Miami Marine Stadium is added to National Register of Historic Places.
Video influences consumers; the boat run in Chicago
Today’s webinar is designed to help dealers focus their message and a sign of spring in the Windy City.
A key webinar; Ole Evinrude’s motor; Twiggy retires
How dealers can improve their marketing, recognizing an outboard pioneer and a water skiing squirrel says goodbye.