Year: 2008
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Rebuilding begins at marina hit by Katrina
BILOXI, Miss. – Work to rebuild Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi, Miss., destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, has now…
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N.J. tournament producer launches boat show
CAPE MAY, N.J. – South Jersey Events has launched the “Strictly Jersey” boat show, which it plans to host at…
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IMI offers discounts on 2009 courses
WARREN, R.I. – The International Marina Institute is offering a discount of $250 off each 2009 registration for those who…
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Northstar unveils promotion
ACTON, Mass. – Northstar, a marine navigation system manufacturer, is offering a $250 dealer installation credit combined with a $500…
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Honda names district sales manager and account integrity analyst
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Honda Marine has appointed Wes Paul to the position of district sales manager and account integrity analyst,…
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Textron to exit floor plan financing biz
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Textron Inc. plans to exit all of Textron Financial Corp.’s commercial finance business, other than that portion…
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SMT introduces extended protection plans
BRANFORD, Conn. – Secured Marine Transactions has introduced a new series of extended plans covering repairs of propulsion systems and…
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Maine boatbuilders partner on sailboat production
BUCKSPORT, Maine — Union River Boats and Lyman Morse have begun a joint venture that could lead to the Maine…
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Brunswick amends revolving credit facility
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Marine industry giant Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC) and a group of financial institutions have completed amending…
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Yamaha and HSBC renew revolving financing contract
CYPRESS, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., and HSBC Finance Corp.’s card and retail services business have signed a new…
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Laborde adds new facility
CHANNELVIEW, Texas — Louisiana-based Laborde Products, a diesel engine and equipment provider, marked its 10th anniversary with the addition of…
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Sailing World reveals Boat of the Year winners
NEWPORT, R.I. — Sailing World magazine has chosen the winners of its 25th annual Boat of the Year awards, it…
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CEO of Ferretti SpA resigns
FORLÌ, Italy – Vincenzo Cannatelli has relinquished his powers as CEO of Ferretti S.p.A., parent company of yacht builder Ferretti…
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Teleflex to consolidate
LIMERICK, Pa. – Teleflex Inc. (NYSE:TFX) has begun to consolidate operations in its Commercial Segment to address an expectation of…
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Yamaha Marine Group launches two new promotions
KENNESAW, Ga. – Yamaha Marine Group has launched two powerful retail promotions that it said are part of its efforts…
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Power Cruising magazine to suspend print operations
NEWPORT, R.I. – The editorial content of Power Cruising magazine will be folded into Motor Boating magazine debuting in the…
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BRP to launch E-TEC promotion
STURTEVANT, Wis. – Evinrude will offer consumers who purchase any Evinrude E-TEC outboard what it calls “the best retail incentive…
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Navico to launch Q1 sales promotion
Tulsa, Okla. – Beginning Jan. 1, Navico will be offering what it says is “a strong sales promotion” on the…
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MarineMax secures credit agreement amendment
CLEARWATER, Fla. – MarineMax, Inc. completed an amendment of its second amended and restated credit and security agreement on Dec.…
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Dive N Dog expands manufacturing capabilities
NAPLES, Fla. – Dive N Dog has partnered with HAAS Automation to add CNC 4axis milling to its Florida facility,…
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