Gulf Coast still recovering
December 28, 2007
BILOXI, Miss. — While gambling revenues along the Gulf Coast have rebounded nicely in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the region little more than two years ago, the charter boat industry hasn’t been able to bounce back as quickly, USA Today reported in a story on its Web site yesterday. Not... Read more »
Suzuki Marine extends promotion
December 28, 2007
BREA, Calif. – Suzuki Marine has extended its “Gimme Six!” sales promotion through the coming boat show season, it reported in a statement yesterday. From now until March 31, customers can get Suzuki’s standard three-year limited warranty plus three years of Suzuki Extended Protection (SEP) at... Read more »
Hall Spars & Rigging completes acquisition
December 28, 2007
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Following four days of intense work preparing documents and checking final details, Hall Spars & Rigging signed papers to acquire Matrix Masts on Dec. 14, and the New Zealand company officially became Hall Spars & Rigging, it reported in a recent statement. Eric Hall,... Read more »
Hawaii dedicates millions to improve marinas
December 28, 2007
HONOLULU – Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle has released nearly $4.45 million to fund improvements to several small-boat harbors in the state, which boaters hope will help ease a tight storage situation, the Honolulu Advertiser reported in a story yesterday. About $4.05 million will be used to replace Piers... Read more »
Grady-White names new VP
December 28, 2007
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Grady-White Boats has promoted Shelley Tubaugh to vice president of human resources, the company said in a press release Wednesday. Joining the company in 1988 as a customer service administrator, Tubaugh has served the company in sales administration, customer relations, marketing,... Read more »
Tow vehicle market dodges bullet
December 21, 2007
CHICAGO – President Bush has signed into law energy legislation passed earlier this week by Congress that will increase vehicle fuel economy standards for the first time in 32 years, the National Marine Manufacturers Association reported in a statement yesterday. The energy bill increases the national... Read more »
NMMA pleased with new fuel policy
December 21, 2007
WASHINGTON – President Bush has signed into law energy legislation passed earlier this week by Congress that will mandate an increase of renewable fuel use nationwide, and includes a National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)-supported provision that requires the Environmental Protection Agency... Read more »
Palm Beach Co. salvages deal to buy local marina
December 21, 2007
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – Palm Beach County commissioners have voted to salvage a $14 million deal with the Palm Beach Yacht Center that could preserve water access for area boaters and save marine industry jobs, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported in a story on its Web site this week. Boating... Read more »
Honda Marine launches boat show promotions
December 21, 2007
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Honda Marine will offer its customers several retail sales promotions for the 2007-2008 boat show season, including 90-day deferred billing through Honda Financial Services, Honda’s True 5-year factory-backed warranty, and cash rebates of up to $500, it reported in a statement today. In... Read more »
New England Boat Show gets new dates
December 21, 2007
BOSTON – The New England Boat Show, typically held in February, has been moved to January dates, organizers reported in a recent statement. This year’s 52nd annual New England Boat Show will be held Jan. 12-20 at the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC). The 9-day event will feature... Read more »
