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."
The NMMA said registrations increased across all segments.
Organizers were upbeat about the Cleveland boat show’s new format, but a blizzard made it difficult to gauge the overall response.
Move followed the Detroit Auto Show’s switch to June.
Andrea Fabretti replaces retiring John Braithwaite.
The 360-degree videos showcase every boat in the Nautique fleet.
The Rhode Island builder says the Florida facility will have 25 percent more production capacity.
Seattle yachts now has five locations on the East and West coasts.
The FLIR division has partnered with Prestige Yachts to demonstrate its DockSense assisted-docking system.