Gander Mountain moves into South Florida
March 28, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Outdoor retailer Gander Mountain is moving into South Florida for the first time with plans to open one of its largest stores ever at 100 Gander Way (at the intersection of I-95 and Northlake Boulevard) in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on March 31, the company reported in a recent statement.... Read more »
West Marine reports disappointing results
March 28, 2008
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – Boating supplies retailer West Marine, Inc.’s (Nasdaq:WMAR) preliminary results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 29 are a reflection of market conditions, the company suggested in a statement Wednesday. Not only were the company’s net losses up dramatically,... Read more »
Sunstream sees 30 percent sales growth
March 28, 2008
KENT, Wash. – Sunstream Boat Lifts has achieved its fifth consecutive year of 30 percent year-over-year boat lift sales growth through its dealer channel to $15 million, the company reported in a release yesterday. Sunstream’s first quarter 2008 year-over-year sales are up 40 percent. The company... Read more »
Earnings decline at Coast Distribution System
March 28, 2008
MORGAN HILL, Calif. – Marine, RV and outdoor aftermarket parts and accessories supplier Coast Distribution System, Inc. (Amex: CRV) saw its 2007 earnings decline due to economic conditions, it reported in a statement earlier this week. Coast reported a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.34 per diluted... Read more »
BoatTrader.com to implement eStara
March 28, 2008
RESTON, Va. – BoatTrader.com will implement eStara “Click to Call” and “Call Tracking” technology across its Web site to help optimize advertiser listings, drive sales conversions and improve communication between buyers and sellers, eStara reported in a release today. eStara “Click to Call”... Read more »
TRAC adds 19 dealers
March 28, 2008
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – TRAC Ecological Products of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, manufacturer of “green” environment-friendly products designed to clean marine water systems, remove rust and grease has appointed 19 new dealers in the U.S. and abroad, the company said in a release this week. The dealers... Read more »
Interlux appoints OEM manager
March 28, 2008
UNION, N.J. – Paint manufacturer Interlux has appointed Mike Kent as OEM manager for North America, it reported in a statement earlier this week. With experience in yacht paint key account management, production efficiencies and processes at boatyards and manufacturing facilities, he has been an Interlux... Read more »
Cabo names sales manager
March 28, 2008
ADELANTO, Calif. – Cabo Yachts has promoted Jenny Brueske to regional sales manager, the company said in a statement Monday. Brueske, who has been with Cabo for more than ten years, will be responsible for managing relationships with Central and Western domestic dealers for Cabo as well as a number... Read more »
Jim Blaney joins Mack Boring transmission center
March 28, 2008
UNION, N.J. – Mack Boring & Parts Company has added Jim Blaney to its team, the company said in a press release Wednesday. He was formerly president of Aquadrive Systems, Inc. Blaney will become business development manager for Aquadrive products at Mack Boring’s Marine Transmission Center.... Read more »
Outerlimits names service general manager
March 28, 2008
BRISTOL, R.I. – Outerlimits Powerboats has hired Gary Garofalo as service department general manager, the company said in a press release Monday. Garofalo assumes a role created to oversee the in-house and traveling service team, restructure the service facility and enhance operations for Outerlimits.... Read more »
