Marine industry fights increased ethanol in fuel
March 31, 2009
WASHINGTON — The marine industry is fighting to block efforts by fuel manufacturers to increase ethanol in the fuel supply from 10 percent to 15 percent, an issue examined in a recent article by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The industry and a variety of small-engine manufacturers oppose the move to... Read more »
Chris-Craft blog discusses repositioning
March 31, 2009
SARASOTA, Fla. – In its first ever blog, posted yesterday, boat builder Chris-Craft discussed “The economy, boating industry, and the future for power boats.” The company explained that while “many manufacturers and dealers will not make it through this downturn,” it “made adjustments more... Read more »
Treasure Chest offers crossover marketing package
March 31, 2009
NEW YORK — Direct-marketing company Treasure Chest is offering marine clients a crossover marketing package that includes a mix of 700,000 boaters, travelers and snow skiers in the company’s fall direct-response mailing, according to a recent release. “Syndicated research — and the results these... Read more »
OceanLED designs promotion to benefit dealers and consumers
March 31, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – With spring commissioning on the minds of many boat owners, OceanLED is now offering a deal through which customers buying any four OceanLED 3010 Pro Series Lights from an authorized dealer will receive free haul-out or haul-in costs anywhere in the U.S. up to $1,000 per boat,... Read more »
Ruling favors Block Island marina expansion
March 31, 2009
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. — The judge in an ongoing case involving the expansion of Champlin’s Marina issued a judgment in favor of expansion this week, according to a report in the Providence Journal. “CRMC’s decision was made in excess of CRMC’s statutory authority and upon unlawful... Read more »
Manitou joins Marine Dealer Trader online network
March 31, 2009
LANSING, Mich. — Manitou Pontoons has joined the Marine Dealer Trader network to give dealers the ability to share inventory on the network’s online inventory management system. The MDT system will allows dealers to access manufacturer yard inventory and the inventory of dealer partners, according... Read more »
U.K. marine electronics retailer opens U.S. operation
March 31, 2009
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – U.K.-based marine electronics retailer Cactus Navigation & Communication has opened a new sales, service and installation center in Newburyport, Mass., it reported in a statement today. Cactus provides marine electronics sales and service for a variety of brands, including... Read more »
Coast Distribution reports extremely difficult year
March 31, 2009
MORGAN HILL, Calif. – The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CRV), a suppliers of aftermarket replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the RV, marine and outdoor recreation industries, has reported a net loss of $2.3 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008 in a statement... Read more »
CEO Bob Livingston retires from Grand Banks Yachts
March 31, 2009
SEATTLE, Wash. – Robert W. “Bob” Livingston has officially retired from his role as the chief executive officer of Grand Banks Yachts, the company reported in a statement yesterday. He will continue to serve as chairman of the board for Grand Banks, which has traded on the Singapore Stock Exchange... Read more »
NMMA, Boats.com select Web award winners
March 30, 2009
SEATTLE, Wash. — The 2009 North American Marine Industry Web Award winners have been chosen by Boats.com and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the two organizations reported in a statement today. “A good Web site is essential to today’s businesses and is a reflection of one’s... Read more »
