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Four honored with First Watch awards
WASHINGTON – Four people who influenced and implemented the blueprint for successful Clean Boating and Clean Marina programs recently received…
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MATES elects first Board of Directors
CHICAGO – The Marine Association for Technology Exchange Standards recently elected members of its first Board of Directors, the organization…
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Grand Banks adds three to “key positions”
SEATTLE –Grand Banks Yachts recently announced the addition of three personnel to key positions in design, development and quality assurance.…
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Xtreme retains ex-Fountain executive as advisor
WASHINGTON, Mo. — Xtreme Companies, Inc. announced recently that former Fountain Powerboat Industries Chief Operating Officer Jack Clark has been…
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Scout Boats restructures, hires two
Summerville, SC – Scout Boats, Inc. has hired two managers and restructured its two main boatbuilding plants due to increased…
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NMTA members elect three to Board of Trustees
SEATTLE – Three members of the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) were elected to the regional trade group’s Board of…
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Interview with Brian Lesko, president of Islamorada Boat Center
Boating Industry: I understand Islamorada Boat Center has its roots in the used boat market. Can you give me some…
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On the move
Maverick Boats President Scott Deal considered every state in the Southeast for a new production facility to house Cobia Boat…
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The promise of pre-owned
The industry is preparing to take action. As part of the Grow Boating campaign, the National Marine Manufacturers Association is…
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Measuring Up
When Rod Malone first learned about Sea Ray’s Master Dealer program nearly 10 years ago, his biggest reaction was relief.…
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NMMA battles boat bans
As you read this, legislation that seeks to ban certain boats from three lakes in eastern Alabama is just weeks…
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From rent to own
The boat rental business has been around a long time and hasn’t changed much. But with the entry of a…
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A strong start
The Marine Industry Certified Dealership program is exceeding organizers’ expectations. That’s good news for the marine industry because it means…
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The new face of Teleflex
One Teleflex. That’s the mantra of Teleflex Marine’s leadership as it restructures to better focus on the boating business and…
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PWC on the rebound
The personal watercraft industry has talked about it, analyzed the numbers for any proof of its presence, and yes, probably…
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Diversification?
Its value depends on the endeavor. Certainly, diversification in marital partners is both legally and societally discouraged. Firearms may even…
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Food for thought
Some colleagues and I were at lunch one day last spring, discussing management and leadership. Just ahead of us in…
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Amendments expected to benefit Fla. marinas
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In the wake of last year’s damaging hurricane season, the marine industry has been working to better…
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Newly acquired boatyard to become megayacht marina
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – New Orleans developer Earl E. Weber Jr. has bought Fort Lauderdale-based Summerfield Boat Works from the…
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MBIA supports tougher drunken boating laws
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Boating Industries Association supports legislation introduced in the state that would lower the legal blood…
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