The U.S. Patent Office issued a second patent for Plasdeck, a manufacturer of synthetic teak boat decking.
"We are pleased that both of our patents have been issued," said Bill Gribble, president of Plasdeck, in a statement. "It's the distinct differences in Plasdeck's material that have given us a competitive edge in the decking market in comparison to earlier products. That's why we have marketed Plasdeck as the next generation of synthetic decking."
Net sales of $470 million for the quarter were a 33% increase compared to the prior year period.
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The builder of Chaparral and Robalo boats reported net sales were up 42% for the quarter and 28% for fiscal year 2022.
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Pure Fishing will equip a mobile trailer with tackle and gear to bring fishing experiences to areas of South Carolina where participation is low.
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To wrap up 2022, marine retailers reported lower demand, expressed more negative sentiment and voiced concerns about rising inventory. Boat prices and the economy remained top of mind for dealers in December.
As the gaudy sales figures from the pandemic continue to return to more realistic numbers, the main segments of the recreational boating industry saw new-model registrations of 4,421 in November, a 30.3% drop from 6,340 during the same time in 2021. .
