December 2019

Marina HoldingsYarmouth, Maine As the recreational boating industry pushes forward, leaders across all segments are tasked to tackle new challenges regularly. Industry advocates continually call for new ideas and innovation to maintain growth and success. An ever-growing challenge facing both manufacturers and dealerships has been filling the workforce ranks of the industry. With many working to tackle the issue in-house, ...

By David GeeEditor-in-Chief Clark MarineManchester, Maine A boat dealer has to be able to navigate change. At least they need to if they want to stay in business. There are changes in the economy, demographics, customer buying habits, staff, suppliers, weather and on and on. Clark Marine has endured way more than their share of changes in just the past ...

By Adam QuandtManaging Editor Pasadena Boat WorksPasadena, Md. Tucked in a dealer-saturated area of the Chesapeake Bay, Pasadena Boat Works continuously strives to provide its customers with the best of the best, while making boating a reality for all. Since opening its doors in 2015, the dealership has quickly grown from one small location to three large facilities including a ...

Nautical VenturesDania Beach, Fla. In a market saturated with a multitude of dealerships and home to some of the nation’s largest boat shows, standing out during show season is no easy task. To shine at shows like the Miami International Boat Show and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the world’s largest in-water show, dealers are forced to get creative ...

By David Gee I love this time of year; for its festiveness, for the chance to gather with friends and family, for ancient stories and meaningful traditions. However, as a boater and watersports enthusiast living where there is winter, I am less of a fan of this time of year. More accurately though, I am fine with December, it’s just ...

Boating Industry has recognized eight companies with special “Best in Class” awards, for Top 100 companies that particularly excelled in one area of their business. Below are the Best in Class award recipients for 2019. Best Customer Service — Jerry's Majestic Marine, Lake Geneva, Wis.Best Service Department — Causeway Marine Sales LLC, Manahawkin, N.J.Best Marketing — Marine Sales Group, Memphis, Tenn.Best ...

By Jonathan Sweet Here at Boating Industry, we have been recognizing the best boat dealers in North America for 15 years. Every company on this year’s list is worthy of recognition. And I’m thrilled to see a record number of new applicants bring a fresh perspective to the program in 2019. At the same time, we’d be remiss if we ...