Sea Tow Services International's 24-hour national call center dispatched 54 percent more calls over the Memorial Day weekend (Saturday through Monday) than the same time last year and 69 percent more than 2008.
The increased activity during the long weekend, widely considered the opening of the boating season, is a positive sign for the summer, said Sea Tow operators. Nice weather across the country was also cited as a factor.
The Keep America Fishing Tournament will run Sept. 1 through Sept. 30.
Organizers are providing additional dock space and boater education programs for the Sept. 22-25 show.
The company said the 278-boat contract is likely the largest ever awarded by the Navy.
The company signed an agreement with the Alaska Maritime Education Consortium to bolster training in the state’s remote regions.
The companies said customers may use the website, an app or kiosk at OneWater locations, as well as in-person with a salesperson.
A quarterly J.D. Power survey found that prices for all segments remain at near historic highs.
Keeping customers happy is a necessary part of relationship-building, but there are situations when the prudent business decision is to cut ties and walk away.
Jimmy Thompson, whose experience includes dealership sales and management, will oversee the center console builder’s national sales efforts.
The South Carolina family business started with automatic synchronizers and today offers a variety of automation solutions.