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Domino Effect of “No Model Year”
Reports of the elimination of model year designations by several marine engine manufacturers have identified challenges that marine retailers, in…
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Staff are customers too
The way employees are treated has a big impact on sales. Top-notch dealers treat their customers well. From the moment…
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Deep impact, shallow channels
Great Lakes study highlights boating’s economic impact but also sounds warning. The direct economic impact of registered boats on the…
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What You Can Learn From: Larson Boats
With an innovative new development, Larson Boats is boosting its customers’ satisfaction while taking a load off dealers’ backs. The…
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Pre-Owned Perspectives
An opportunity and how to capitalize on it. The pre-owned boat market, according to the 2006 NMMA Recreational Boating Abstract,…
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Leads to nowhere
While unit sales continue to plummet, the industry is missing the mark with the Discover Boating leads and worse yet,…
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Family Feelings and Financials
Owning a family-run business has always been a part of the American dream and many dealerships have been successful at…
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Zodiac Marine sale expected to close soon
BRUSSELS and STEVENSVILLE, Md. – Carlyle Group of Luxembourg, the European affiliate of the Washington, D.C.-based private equity group, received…
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Port Royal Group to help launch new catamaran line
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Marine technical and business consultancy the Port Royal Group has signed a long-term contract to manage…
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Marinas hit with new regs
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy concerning dock floatation has many marina operators in…
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