Viking workforce cut 17 percent since March
November 25, 2008
BASS RIVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Viking Yachts has laid off up to 17 percent of its work force, or up to 250 positions, since March, Newsday reported in a story today. The yacht builder, based in Bass River Township, N.J., says it was hit earlier this year by higher fuel costs. The weakened world economy... Read more »
Chris-Craft starts inventory clearance event
November 25, 2008
SARASOTA, Fla. – For the first time, Chris-Craft has begun offering a factory-authorized inventory clearance event, the company reported last week. In a release addressed to “Friends & Family,” the company said it was tired of bad news and had therefore “decided to create our own good news... Read more »
CrossCurrent named J/Boats rep in S.E.
November 25, 2008
BARRINGTON, R.I. – CrossCurrent Marine, a global purveyor of luxury products and services, has been selected as the sole representative of J/Boats in the Southeastern U.S. market, CrossCurrent reported in a release last week. From its newly opened office in Sarasota, Fla., CrossCurrent Marine will... Read more »
MRAA presents awards at annual convention
November 25, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — During its annual convention and expo, the Marine Retailers Association of America presented its most prestigious award, the Irv Rosenthal Award, to Gary Briggs of Wayzata Marine in Wayzata, Minn. In a statement, the MRAA said the award is presented annually to someone in the industry... Read more »
Northrop and Johnson names new head of marketing
November 25, 2008
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Yacht brokers Northrop and Johnson recently announced that Stefanie Hurtak Smith will take over the company’s marketing division. “We’re very excited to have Stefanie on board as our needs, and our clients’ needs, continue to grow. There is a new level... Read more »
The 2008 Top 100 Dealers
November 21, 2008
1. Galati Yacht Sales, Anna Maria, FL 2. Seattle Boat Co., Seattle, WA 3. Prince William Marine Sales, Inc, Woodbridge, VA 4. The Sail & Ski Centers, Austin, TX 5. Hall Marine Group, Lake Wylie, SC 6. Marine Connection Inc., West Palm Beach, FL 7. Buckeye Marine, Bobcaygeon, Ontario 8. Russo Marine,... Read more »
Boating Industry Magazine Announces 2008 Top 100 and Leadership Alliance
November 21, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS – With many marine businesses struggling under the pressure of today’s economic reality, the boating industry’s future depends now more than ever on consumers’ ability to find dependable dealers capable of exceeding their sales and service expectations for years to come. These consumers... Read more »
Marine Dealer Conference attendance up
November 21, 2008
LAS VEGAS – The revamped Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, which concluded Wednesday in Las Vegas, was an “incredible success,” according to organizers, as the event saw an increase in both dealer attendees and exhibitors. Despite the recent economic turmoil, which had caused a downturn in... Read more »
Brunswick pulls new Hatteras chairman from retirement
November 21, 2008
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Bruswick Corporation announced several personnel changes related to its Hatteras Collection this week, including pulling William Naumann out of retirement to act as chairman of the collection. Naumann retired from Hatteras in 2006, but he will return to “lead efforts to strengthen... Read more »
Dolphins‚ owner to deliver IMBC keynote address
November 21, 2008
WARREN, R.I. — Wayne Huizenga Jr., owner and manager of the Miami Dolphins and Dolphin Stadium, will deliver a keynote presentation on the future of the marina industry at the 2009 International Marina & Boatyard Conference, IMBC organizers reported in a recent press release. Huizenga Jr.... Read more »
