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Quick Hits: April 10, 2020

In a response to stay-at-home and executive orders imposed by nearly every state — with some specifically banning recreational boating and others with opaque language — the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation has released an interactive map of the U.S. that links to the latest COVID-19-related closing and alerts regarding boating and fishing.

MarineMat named Robby Wellden as general manager this week. The company, founded in 2014, manufactures EVA traction mats at their 20,000-square-foot factory in Oldsmar, Fla. Wellden holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech.

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Industry News

Soundings Trade Only Names Editor-in-Chief

Gary Reich takes the helm from Jeff Moser, who becomes editor-in-chief of sister magazine PassageMaker.

Boat Shows

St. Petersburg Show Opens Thursday

The 44th edition combines with the Tampa Boat Show to create what organizers say is the largest show on the Florida Gulf Coast.

Dealer Outlook

Pay To Play

When Covid restrictions were widespread, some MTAs found a new revenue stream by charging admission to previously free shows, and visitors had no problem ponying up.

Yamaha

Yamaha Expands F25 Line

The company added short-shaft power trim and tilt models, and two models with improved tiller handles.

MRAA

MRAA Donates to Educational Foundation

The group reinvested $100,000 in donations it received to help the foundation’s effort to address workforce shortages.

Job Board

New England Sales & Technical Representative - Propspeed

Classifieds

Simply Marinas Brokers Sale of Kenlake Marina, KY

Industry News

TPG Adds to Marine Portfolio

The hospitality and marina management firm acquired Conanicut Marina and Taylor Point Boat Yard in Jamestown, R.I.

Industry News

Trade Only Today Returns Jan. 18

The daily e-newsletter will not publish Monday, Jan. 17, in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend.