Gulf Coast states buoying the boating market
March 30, 2007
MIAMI – One area of the country is outselling the rest of the United States, according to Info-Link, which just updated its Bellwether Report through February. “For the 15 ft-plus powerboat market, the Bellwether curve has consistently tracked below the “All States” curve for the past year... Read more »
Morningstar completes fifth marina acquisition
March 30, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Morningstar Marinas, a division of Morningstar Properties, LLC, has acquired Kings Point Marina in Cornelius, N.C., the largest marina in the state, according to a statement from the company. Kings Point Marina joins The Peninsula Yacht Club and Morningstar Marinas at Skipper’s... Read more »
Garmin purchases Nautamatic Marine Systems
March 30, 2007
CAYMAN ISLANDS – Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) has acquired substantially all the assets of Nautamatic Marine Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the TR-1 Gold and Gladiator marine autopilots, the company reported in a recent statement. Financial terms of the transaction were not released. All of Nautamatic’s... Read more »
Fit to Float lifejacket campaign launched
March 30, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To raise awareness about the importance of wearing lifejackets to prevent boating fatalities, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, PFD manufacturer Stearns Inc., and outdoor supplies retailer Bass Pro Shops are teaming up on the nationwide “Fit to Float” campaign, the Auxiliary reported... Read more »
Global Marine Standards Harmonization Initiative moves forward
March 30, 2007
ANNAPOLIS, Md. and SURREY, England – A third meeting between representatives of the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the British Marine Federation (BMF), the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) and the National... Read more »
SCMA sponsors new engine emission legislation
March 30, 2007
ORANGE, Calif. – Without some legislative action before January 1, 2008, California marine dealers who sell new power boats will face a distinct price disadvantage in competing with dealers in adjacent states due to a new inboard/sterndrive engine emission standard adopted by the California Air Resources... Read more »
Over 100 attend NMDA Conference
March 30, 2007
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Over 100 senior executives of marine products distributors, manufacturers and manufacturers representative firms attended the 25th Executive Conference hosted by the National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) in Rosemont, Ill., the association reported in a recent statement. The... Read more »
PWIA produces renter orientation video
March 30, 2007
WASHINGTON – The Personal Watercraft Industry Association has created a PWC renter orientation video for 2007 that is now available, free of charge, the organization said in a press release Wednesday. The new video is updated to reflect modern PWC and was produced on DVD. Rental businesses can request... Read more »
Regulator receives workforce development grant
March 30, 2007
EDENTON, N.C. – Regulator Marine, Inc. has been awarded a $26,800.00 workforce development grant, the company reported in a recent statement. Joan C. Maxwell, president of Regulator Marine, said Regulator’s application for North Carolina’s Incumbent Workforce Development program under the Federal... Read more »
TowBoatU.S. adds locations and new faces
March 30, 2007
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – BoatU.S. Towing, an on-the-water towing service for recreational boaters, has made a number of changes recently, the company said in statements this week. Capt. Brian Williams took the helm of TowBoatU.S. Detroit/Lake St. Clair in Michigan. Williams expanded the operation to include... Read more »
