Dealer Outlook

The 4th generation, family-run Strong’s Marine has put client service at the top of its agenda for over 75 years.

Around the country, boaters and anglers are drawing attention to matters of concern and demanding action, from algae blooms to red tide and invasive species.

With so many new boaters on the water, the MIA of Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay assembled law enforcement and government agencies with more than 30 marine businesses to address boating safety.

With low water levels plaguing the West, it’s not the first time this suggestion has been brought up.

Summer shows return to Seattle and Cleveland, PPP payback deadlines loom, and a new bill protects GPS users if there is 5G interference.

Saildrone has developed robotic surfboards that can collect sea-surface data during storms to aid in predicting their development and movement.

A Marine Industries Association of Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay study documents what the toxic events do to the bottom lines of marine businesses.

Marine industry organizations are calling for a moratorium on offshore wind turbines in states with Great Lakes waters.

Cameras and other surveillance means are critical, but here’s what you can do if your dealership falls victim to the rising incidence of thefts.

The Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund is up for renewal. Ask Congress to support its reauthorization.

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Encouraging waterborne travel to the Bay State. Plus: businesses can legally require its staff to receive a Covid-19 vaccine.

The MRAA’s Webinar “Marketing When You Have No Inventory” covered how dealers can build long-term equity with new and returning customers as demand outpaces supply.

A wealth of research work, from utilizing fish facial recognition that IDs invasive species to projects ranging from coral restoration and more aim to ensure the future of our watery pastimes.

Clear and concise labeling of E15 fuels not only must be maintained, but improved to protect boaters and all small engine consumers.

The new South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance’s “Back Your Water” campaign aims to heighten awareness of environmental sustainability and raise funds for initiatives.

National Safe Boating Week kicks off this Saturday, but teaching safe and responsible operation is a year-round responsibility.

It’s just one example of the value of belonging to a state or local marine trade association. Are you a member of an MTA?

Ethanol can be back in a big way, and insufficent labeling at the pumps could lead to problems for your marine powerplant. And the MRAA’s voices support for the 30 by 30 initaitive.

Researchers are experimenting with injecting ozone nanobubbles into waterways that burst and cut off the algae’s food supply.