Month: March 2011
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Ohio DNR watercraft chief retires
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus resident Pamela Dillon has announced her retirement effective April 30 as chief of the Ohio Department…
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Talking to prospects about SeeDealerCost.com
I’ve been having a lot of conversations with boat builders and dealers about SeeDealerCost.com these past few weeks. One conversation…
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Ocean School development receives support of Sen. Kerry
BOSTON — During the 55th annual New England Boat Show, members and guests of the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association were…
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Ferretti Group CEO passes away
FORLÌ, Italy — Ferretti Group CEO Salvatore Basile suddenly passed away yesterday after suffering a heart attack, according to the…
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BoatUS life jacket competition winners announced
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The BoatUS Foundation and Underwriter’s Laboratory recently announced the winners of their 2011 “Innovation in Life Jacket…
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Greenwich In-Water Boat Show adds day
GREENWICH, Conn. — Nine Connecticut dealers are joining to host the 4th Annual Greenwich In-Water Boat Show on April 1-3,…
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National Sailing Hall of Fame sets first annual induction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Influential people in the sport of sailing are about to get their due with the new National Sailing…
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North Carolina magazine offers free boat classifieds
RALEIGH, N.C. — A website upgrade for North Carolina Sportsman Magazine now offers free classified advertisements for selling outdoor-related items,…
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Court rules yacht club can operate marina
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Tiverton Yacht Club may operate its own marina, according to a decision by the Rhode Island Supreme…
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February sales improve for powerboats 15-feet and up
MIAMI — February saw improved sales for all powerboats 15-feet and up tracked by Info-Link Technologies Inc.’s Bellwether Report, though…
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Teleflex Marine to continue under same name
LITCHFIELD, Ill. — Following its acquisition by Miami-based H.I.G. Capital, Teleflex Marine of Illinois will continue to operate as Teleflex Marine…
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DHS releases small vessel security plan
WASHINGTON — Following up on its Small Vessel Security Summit in 2007 and the release of the Small Vessel Security…
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Defender marks seventh year of record sales
WATERFORD, Conn. —For the fifth consecutive year, Defender Industries shared profits with its employees, and this year marks the largest…
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Budget cuts could affect recreational fishing
WASHINGTON — The organization KeepAmericaFishing is asking its members to pay attention to legislation related to fisheries management and conservation…
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Malibu to hold consumer demos
MERCED, Calif. — Malibu Boats and its dealers are sponsoring a nationwide demo day, Saturday, April 30. As a part…
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Samson receives service award
FERNDALE, Wash. — Samson, a maker of high-performance cordage, has been awarded Professional Mariner’s Samuel Plimsoll Award for Outstanding Service…
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Maryland boaters enjoy early boating
KENT ISLAND, Md. — Cherry blossoms aren’t the only thing getting Marylanders outside and active: longer light and mild temperatures…
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Taylor Made Products expands production capacity
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. – Taylor Made Products, a supplier of boat fenders, covers and other aftermarket accessories for the boating industry,…
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Show Management parent buys BoatQuest.com
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Show Management’s parent company, Active Interest Media, has acquired BoatQuest.com, an online classified site for buying…
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Rec Boat Holdings signs marketing firm
CADILLAC, Mich. — Rec Boat Holdings will work with Milwaukee-based Traction Factory to manage the marketing and communications efforts for…
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