Mercury union workers ratify labor agreement
June 30, 2008
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Mercury Marine officials and Local Lodge 1947 of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Union came to terms on a four-year labor agreement Saturday when union members approved the proposed contract during a general membership vote, Mercury said in a press... Read more »
Dealer profits gaining ground
June 27, 2008
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The average dealer tracked by Spader Business Management is reporting a net profit of $17,198 for the five months ending May 31, compared to $146,039 during the same period of last year, a decline of 88.2 percent. That may not sound like cause for celebration, but in contrast to... Read more »
Jacobs comments on market conditions
June 27, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS – In a letter sent to its dealers yesterday, Genmar Holdings LLC Chairman Irwin L. Jacobs suggested that market conditions aren’t as bad as they might appear, and predicted that the marine industry, in rebounding from this downturn, would reach new heights. “I’m going to make a prediction... Read more »
Two events merge to form “super show”
June 27, 2008
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Show Management and Sail America will merge Strictly Sail St. Pete and the St. Petersburg Boat Show to create an all-new “super show” called the St. Petersburg Boat Show & Strictly Sail, organizers reported in a release this week. The new show will be held Dec. 4 –... Read more »
Michigan builder opens retail store in N.Y.
June 27, 2008
MIDDLEVILLE, Mich. – Lakeland Boatworks, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of wood/composite recreational watercraft based in Michigan, has negotiated a lease to open a showroom/retail store in Syracuse, N.Y., the company said in a release this week. The site will be developed by Lakeland to be its... Read more »
Ducharme speaks against business activity tax
June 27, 2008
WASHINGTON – Mark Ducharme, CFO and vice president of Monterey Boats, spoke about the negative impact tax nexuses on the recreational boating industry during a House of Representatives subcommittee meeting yesterday, the National Marine Manufacturers Association said in a statement. Ducharme’s testimony... Read more »
West Marine launches new services division
June 27, 2008
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – West Marine, Inc. has launched its Professional Captain’s Services Division, which is dedicated to supplying yachts and megayachts throughout the world, the company reported in a release this week. Thomas “Charlie” Petosa, a former West Marine regional vice president... Read more »
Zodiac begins free fuel promotion
June 27, 2008
STEVENSVILLE, Md. – Two of Zodiac’s most popular rigid hull inflatable boat models are now available with a $1,000 free gas promotion, available through participating dealers in North America, Zodiac of North America reported in a release this week. The 28’ Zodiac Pro 20-Man and Pro Open 850 models,... Read more »
Mercury wins three Best Buy accolades
June 27, 2008
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Mercury Marine received three “Best Buy” designations from Consumers Digest this week when the publication named its top picks, Mercury said in a press release Wednesday. Mercury winners included the Verado 175 hp in the 150-199 hp category, the 15 hp Bigfoot in the below 50... Read more »
West Marine hosts New Product Review Day
June 27, 2008
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – West Marine, Inc. is planning a New Product Review Day on July 11 at the Watsonville, Calif., Support Center, the company said in a statement Tuesday. New Product Review Day allows prospective vendors – from large companies to start-ups – to pitch their products to West Marine’s... Read more »
