Congress creates National Boating Day
June 29, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Congress has voted overwhelmingly to designate July 1 as National Boating Day in recognition and celebration of the important role recreational boating plays in the lives and health of the nation’s estimated 73 million boaters and the economy, the National Marine Manufacturers... Read more »
Ocean Accessories acquires Swobbit
June 29, 2007
GUILFORD, Conn. – Ocean Accessories, a manufacturer and importer of boating products, has acquired Swobbit brand cleaning products from Swobbit Holdings and Calderon Textiles, it reported in a statement yesterday. The purchase includes all inventory and intellectual property. The Swobbit product line... Read more »
Appeals court upholds BUC verdict
June 29, 2007
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has affirmed an earlier ruling that BUC International’s online BUCNET yacht listings copyrights were valid and that MLS Solutions and IYC copied them for use in a competing service, BUC said in a release Tuesday. In... Read more »
Bain Capital funds to acquire German yacht builder
June 29, 2007
GIEBELSTADT and MUNICH, Germany – Funds advised by Bain Capital Beteiligungsberatung GmbH, Munich, have signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH, based in Giebelstadt / Würzburg, the investment firm and the company’s founder and long-time managing... Read more »
NMDA launches online product image library
June 29, 2007
ESSEX, Conn. – The National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) has launched a free online library to provide access to up-to-date digital product images and information for use in catalogs, flyers, web pages, sell sheets and other marketing materials, it reported in a statement today. Product manufacturers... Read more »
YMU adds registrar, releases symposium dates
June 29, 2007
KENNESAW, Ga. – Yamaha Marine University has added Jennifer Christ of VRZ Consulting who will work as registrar and will be handling dealer registration and managing attendance for the upcoming YMU programs, Yamaha Marine Group reported in a release this week. “Jennifer is an excellent addition to... Read more »
Universal ski show to feature Nautique boats
June 29, 2007
ORLANDO – Correct Craft will feature Nautique boats in the Universal Orlando Resort’s new Hydro-Action Ski Show at Islands of Adventure performing daily until August, the manufacturer reported in a release this week. “I’m very pleased with the relationship we have formed with Universal Orlando... Read more »
Key appoints yacht lending manager
June 29, 2007
CLEVELAND – Key Recreation Lending, a KeyBank NA division, has hired Michael Scallin as sales relationship manager for its Luxury Yacht Lending division, KRL said in a press release yesterday. Scallin reports to Jim Velez, KRL Luxury Yacht Lending manager. Scallin is responsible for building relationships... Read more »
SCMA elects five members to board of directors
June 29, 2007
ORANGE, Calif. – The Southern California Marine Association recently elected five members to its board of directors for three-year terms, the organization said in a statement Tuesday. The five newly elected board members who will serve beginning July 10 until June 2010 are Nick Barron, president/owner,... Read more »
Mallory Marine hires product analyst
June 29, 2007
CLEVELAND – Mallory Marine Products, an OEM and aftermarket engine and drive parts manufacturer, has named Rick Carrier as product analyst, the company said in a press release Tuesday. Carrier has more than 16 years of experience in product management in the automotive industry. Previously employed... Read more »
