Motorboat sales tax break proposed in Wisconsin
June 30, 2009
MADISON, Wis. – State Representative John Townsend (R-Fond du Lac) will introduce a bill to exempt the first $30,000 of the purchase of a motorboat, outboard motor, and/or trailer from the state sales tax, his office reported in a statement today. “The first practical outboard motor was invented... Read more »
New show emerges to replace cancelled NMMA event
June 30, 2009
SAN DIEGO, Cali. – In the wake of the April cancellation of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s 21-year-old boat show at the San Diego Convention Center, a new show is being established, the San Diego News Network reported in an article in its Web site. The show, which is scheduled to... Read more »
Ski boat sales record another drop in May
June 30, 2009
MIAMI, Fla. — Unit sales of powerboats 15 feet in length and above dropped about 36 percent during the 12-month period ended May 31, compared to the prior 12 months, according to Info-Link Technologies Inc.’s Bellwether Report, which has been updated through May. The graphs can be viewed at: www.info-link.com/bellwetherreport.asp. Within... Read more »
Flexiteek wins patent infringement lawsuit
June 30, 2009
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Flexiteek, which manufactures a composite PVC-based marine decking system designed to resemble teak, has won a patent infringement lawsuit in U.S. District Court, the company said in a release. On June 19 in a Southern District of Florida court, a jury ruled in favor of Flexiteek... Read more »
Donzi Marine, Pro-Line Boats sold to investors
June 30, 2009
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — American Marine Holdings has sold Donzi Marine and Pro-Line Boats to private investors, according to a report in the Sarasota Herald Tribune. The identity of the investors and the terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the newspaper reports. However, it was revealed that... Read more »
Protective’s Marine Group adds GAP coverage
June 30, 2009
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — The Marine Group of Protective Insurance is adding GAP coverage for its marine dealers, according to a recent statement from the company. The new offering provides broader coverage for consumers purchasing new and pre-owned boats, the company said. “Protective GAP is designed... Read more »
Boatyard management seminars added to MRA Show
June 30, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Marina Recreation Association (MRA) has added three boatyard-related seminar events to its upcoming annual conference, according to a release from MRA. The conference is scheduled to begin Nov. 3 in Lake Tahoe, Calif. The new seminars are Boatyard Equipment and Safety,... Read more »
Florida woman loses propeller lawsuit
June 30, 2009
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida jury has found that Outboard Marine Corp. is not responsible for the severe injuries sustained by a Florida woman in a boating accident 10 years ago, according to a report in the Naples Daily News. Jurors decided that a 28-horsepower OMC outboard did not contain a... Read more »
BoatU.S. launches college database
June 30, 2009
ALEXANDRA, Va. – BoatU.S. has launched its Guide to the Boatiest Colleges in America, designed to help students find the top marine programs and extracurricular boating activities offered by four-year schools, it reported in a recent statement. The guide premieres in the July 2009 issue of BoatU.S.... Read more »
SmartPlug brings on new VP
June 30, 2009
SEATTLE, Wash. – Shorepower system manufacturer SmartPlug Systems has hired Greg Duncan as vice president of operations to oversee the daily operations of the company, it reported in a recent statement. He will assist with business development and project management in areas such as research and development,... Read more »
