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NMMA calls for help on proposed fishing restrictions
WASHINGTON – The National Marine Manufacturers Association has issued an Action Alert message to the marine industry in response to…
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Hull design protection signed into law
WASHINGTON – President George W. Bush has signed the Vessel Hull Design Protection Act Amendments of 2008 into law, providing…
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Yamaha debuts online sales training course
KENNESAW, Ga. — Yamaha Marine Group has released the second in a series of online training modules for its dealers,…
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MarineMax drop in sales steeper than expected
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Boat dealership chain MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) was taken by surprise during the fourth quarter by the…
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Florida marine businesses seek tax relief
MIAMI – A measure to change the way maritime businesses in Florida such as marinas, bait shops and boat yards…
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BWI to sponsor discussion of market expansion
FORT LAUDERDALE – Boating Writers International (BWI) is scheduled to host a “Newsmaker” session on growing the marine industry’s customer…
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New site for sailing news is launched
A new Web site (www.sailtube.tv) that allows members of the international sailing community to read and share stories from around…
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Dealer net profits cut in half
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The average dealer tracked by Spader Business Management reported a net profit of 2.4 percent of…
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West Marine faces more sales declines
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – Net sales at boating supplies retailer West Marine, Inc. (Nasdaq: WMAR) for the 13 weeks ended Sept.…
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Bertram Yachts improves its warranty program
MIAMI, Fla. – Bertram Yachts is extending its limited warranty, offering two years from date of purchase on manufacturer-built construction…
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