AMEX grants Fountain extension
August 29, 2008
WASHINGTON, N.C. – The American Stock Exchange has responded to the plan submitted last month by Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc. (AMEX: FPB) to regain compliance with AMEX’s listing standards, granting the company an extension until Dec. 11, the boat builder reported in a statement this morning. On... Read more »
N.C. boat towing veto overturned
August 29, 2008
RALEIGH – In a victory for the boating industry, N.C. Gov. Mike Easley’s veto of a bill that allows boats and boat trailers between 8 1/2 feet and 10 feet wide to travel on state roads without a special permit and flags, as currently required, was overturned in the House and Senate by an overwhelming... Read more »
Gander Mountain looking to improve performance
August 29, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minn. – While Gander Mountain Co. (Nasdaq: GMTN), a retail network of stores for hunting, fishing, boating, camping, marine and outdoor lifestyle products and services, reported an increase in sales for its most recent quarter, its comparable store sales saw double digit declines and it experienced... Read more »
Michigan City show attendance up
August 29, 2008
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Attendance at the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show, which ended Sunday, was up 7 percent as compared to 2007, and dealers reported that sales were good, organizers reported in a report earlier this week. “We had perfect weather during the setup week and I think that put everyone... Read more »
FBI suggests yacht loan fraud may increase
August 29, 2008
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A recent case of suspected yacht loan fraud in Wisconsin may be the first of more such incidences, suggested an article today on JSOnline.com. After arresting two men on Wednesday who purportedly tried to steal a Milwaukee lawyer’s financial information to buy a $549,000 yacht,... Read more »
Boat building executives to speak at luncheon
August 29, 2008
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Ranger Boats’ founder Forrest L. Wood and Irwin L. Jacobs of Genmar Holdings Inc., will hold a discussion hosted by Ranger Boats President and CEO Randy Hopper at the Oct. 22 Commerce Arkansas Power Lunch in Little Rock, according to a recent article on arkansasbusiness.com. The... Read more »
Marina wage rate survey opened
August 29, 2008
WARREN, R.I. – The 2008 AMI Marina Wage Rate Survey – a new survey intended to provide marina managers a means to compare the salaries of their employees to others in the same region and across the nation – is now open for participation, the Association of Marina Industries reported in a statement... Read more »
Silverton Marine makes two executive appointments
August 29, 2008
MILLVILLE, N.J. – Southern New Jersey boat builder Silverton Marine recently made two new management appointments, the company reported in a recent statement. Brett Marshall, who was named director of sales and marketing in February, is Silverton’s new vice president, sales & marketing. Sean... Read more »
Brownell Boat Stands names new personnel
August 29, 2008
MATTAPOISETT, Mass. — Brownell Boat Stands recently appointed two to key positions, CEO Linda Brownell announced in a release. Peter T. Kavanaugh is now senior vice president and will manage all day-to-day operations of the business. Additionally, Peter S. Hughes has been named sales manager and will... Read more »
NMMA manager dies in tragic accident
August 29, 2008
CHICAGO — Geralyn ‘Gerry’ Mulcahy, longtime manager for several National Marine Manufacturer Association shows, most recently the Kansas City and Des Moines Sportshows, died Saturday in a tragic accident in Moberly, Mo., the NMMA reported in a statement earlier this week. She was 47. “I knew... Read more »
