Q&A
Regular Q&As with marine industry leaders.
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Yamaha’s Joe Maniscalco provides update on YMU initiatives, program
Earlier this year, Yamaha Marine announced it was dedicating substantial resources to Yamaha Marine University initiatives, including a much-anticipated apprenticeship…
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A Q&A with Indmar’s product team
In 2015, Indmar, in partnership with Ford, introduced the ROUSH-charged Raptor engine to the inboard market, winning several industry awards,…
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EPA decision will mean more E15
Late in 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency issued its latest ruling on how much ethanol must be blended into the…
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Navico CEO Leif Ottosson on Garmin ruling
The International Trade Commission recently ruled that Garmin’s DownVu products violated Navico patents on its DownScan technology. While Navico is…
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Full speed ahead for Miami show: A Q&A with Thom Dammrich
One of the biggest changes in the Miami International Boat Show’s 75-year history takes place this year, as the show…
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Q&A with Mike Abrashoff, MDCE Closing Keynote speaker
This year’s Marine Dealer Conference & Expo will once again feature a Closing Keynote to close out the conference. In…
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Q&A with Ian Atkins, president, Dominion Marine Media
Dominion Marine Media touches many parts of the marine market through its network of websites (Yachtworld, boats.com, BoatTrader), its web…
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Q&A with Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha Marine
Over the last several years, Yamaha Marine has rolled out several innovations from its Helm Master integrated boat control system…
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Q&A with Nautic Global Group CEO Brad Gates
It’s been a little over a year since Brad Gates took over as the CEO of Nautic Global Group, manufacturer…
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Q&A with Navico’s executive team
Navico — the parent company of the Simrad, Lowrance and B&G brands — recently hosted the boating press at an…
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Q&A with Mercury Marine’s John Pfeifer
Editor’s note: Due to space constraints, our Boating Industry Q&A with John Pfeifer in the February issue needed to be…
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Q&A with Frank Peterson, president, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
The Hispanic population is the fastest-growing segment of the population in the United States, but the group is not engaging…
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Q&A with Roy W. Olivier, president & CEO, ARI
From websites to social media to online reputation management, digital marketing is rapidly evolving. With its recent acquisitions and product…
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Q&A with Roy W. Olivier, president & CEO, ARI
From websites to social media to online reputation management, digital marketing is rapidly evolving. With its recent acquisitions and product…
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Q&A with Jim Lane, president, Chaparral & Robalo
While not immune to the boating market crash, the Chaparral and Robalo boat brands have weathered the downturn better than…
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Q&A with Ron Huibers, Volvo Penta of the Americas
Ron Huibers assumed the helm as president of Volvo Penta of the Americas in 2012. He is responsible for Volvo…
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Q&A with YachtWorld Hero David Rockefeller, Jr.
Dominion Marine Media kicked off the Miami International Boat Show by naming David Rockefeller, Jr., as the 2013 YachtWorld Hero.…
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Q&A with Nautic Global Group CEO Jim Malone
Nautic Global Group recently hosted a “fireside chat” for its leading dealers with Jim Malone, the company’s new chairman and…
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Q&A: Gordy’s Rallee Chupich is named 2013 Darlene Briggs honoree
Rallee Chupich, director of service and restaurant operations at Gordy’s Lakefront Marine in Wisconsin, was named the 28th recipient of…
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Q&A: Roch Lambert on Rec Boat Holdings strategy
Back in 2010, Platinum Equity acquired the Four Winns, Glastron and Wellcraft brands at auction from the bankrupt Genmar Holdings.…
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