South Florida marinas preparing for storm
August 29, 2006
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – There is lots of good news in South Florida today. Not only does it look like Tropical Storm Ernesto has weakened enough over the past day to prevent it from rapidly intensifying as it spins toward South Florida, but the boating community – boaters and marinas alike – are... Read more »
Bahamas benefiting from Florida’s slip shortage
August 29, 2006
FREEPORT, Bahamas – Plans are in place to expand or build nearly 20 marinas in the Bahamas, growing its total number of slips from about 3,100 to 5,700 and potentially grabbing the attention of boaters feeling squeezed by South Florida’s slip shortage, according to an articletoday in the Miami Herald. “Florida... Read more »
Access to Maine lakes becoming more difficult
August 29, 2006
AUGUSTA, Maine – Access to some of Maine’s waterways has been curtailed due to concerns about aquatic plants and rising levels of boat traffic, The Associated Press reported in a story on www.boston.com over the weekend. Boaters looking to launch their vessels are finding gates across access roads.... Read more »
Boating season reported better than expected
August 29, 2006
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Good weather, good fishing and a less-than-anticipated impact of fuel prices have kept boaters boating and on-the-water towboats busy this year helping disabled vessels, providing fuel drop-offs and tows back to port, BoatU.S. reported in a recent statement. BoatU.S. on-the-water... Read more »
Exhibit space for IMBC now on sale
August 29, 2006
WASHINGTON – Companies and organizations wishing to exhibit at the 2007 International Marina & Boatyard Conference may now view the conference floor plan and purchase exhibit space by going online to www.MarinaAssociation.org, organizers said in a recent statement. IMBC will be held Jan. 28 –... Read more »
Merrill-Stevens Yachts opens San Diego location
August 29, 2006
SAN DIEGO – Merrill-Stevens Yachts has opened its first West Coast office in San Diego at 2240 Shelter Island Drive, the company reported in a recent statement. Established in Florida, Merrill-Stevens is that state’s oldest continuously operating corporation, offering complete yacht repair and... Read more »
Taylor Made Products adds Web services for clients
August 29, 2006
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. – Taylor Made Products has created some new Internet tools for Taylor Made customers, the company said in a press release yesterday. Customers can now install the online fit guides on their individual company Web sites. Taylor Made provides the software for uploading on a compact... Read more »
NMMA and boats.com accepting web award nominations
August 29, 2006
CHICAGO – Boats.com and the National Marine Manufacturers Association are calling for nominations for the 2007 North American Marine Industry Web Awards, the two organizations, which sponsor the awards, said in a press release yesterday. The awards recognize companies leading the North American marine... Read more »
Decline in powerboat sales may flatten
August 25, 2006
MIAMI – The downward turn experienced by the powerboat market this year appears to be flattening out, according to Info-Link’s Bellwether Report, which has been updated through July. “The adjusted numbers certainly aren’t cause for celebration, however, it does bear watching the 3 and 6 month... Read more »
West Marine lays off support personnel
August 25, 2006
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – Boating supplies retail chain West Marine has laid off an unspecified number of employees at its Watsonville support center and Hollister distribution center, according to a report in today’s Santa Cruz Sentinel. In addition, open positions at the two locations are not being... Read more »
