West Marine increases earnings, lowers debt
July 31, 2009
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — West Marine posted earnings per share of $1.46 in the second quarter, significantly more than the $0.20 it earned for the same period last year, according to unaudited operating results released Thursday by the company. Last year’s earnings included $0.72 per share of non-recurring,... Read more »
Earnings up, sales down for Johnson Outdoors
July 31, 2009
RACINE, Wis. – Outdoor recreation company Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT – News), experienced higher earnings on lower net sales for its third fiscal quarter ended July 3, it reported in a recent statement. Total net sales for the quarter were $114.9 million compared to $141.2 million in... Read more »
CareerBoat.com offers free job postings and career counseling
July 31, 2009
WILMINGTON, N.C. – In an effort to assist displaced marine industry personnel, while keep costs down for employers, Careerboat.com is offering free job postings beginning today and running through Friday, Aug. 7, it reported in a recent e-mail. In addition, Brooks Marine Group, the parent company... Read more »
Centro fuel tank solution receives EPA certificate
July 31, 2009
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa – Custom rotational molder Centro, Inc. has received a Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its low evaporative fuel tank solution, RotoLoPerm, which was designed to address evaporative emissions requirements by both the California Air Resources... Read more »
Calif. yacht brokers deny fraud charges
July 31, 2009
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — A couple from Mill Valley, Calif., charged with embezzling about $250,000 from clients at their yacht brokerage pleaded not guilty Thursday, according to a report in the Marin Independent Journal. A trial date is pending. Clay Prescott, 65, and Teresa Prescott, 49, owners of ABC... Read more »
AquaPalooza sets attendance record
July 31, 2009
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — More than 4,000 boats and 35,000 people attended Alan Jackson’s headline performance at Saturday’s AquaPalooza Signature Event on Lake Martin, Ala., Sea Ray Boats and Russell Lands On Lake Martin reported this week. Attendance at the event, held at Kowaliga Bay in the heart... Read more »
NMMA announces CSI award winners
July 31, 2009
CHICAGO, Ill. — A total of 72 boat and engine manufacturers have been recognized for excellence in customer satisfaction as part of NMMA’s 2009 Customer Satisfaction Index program, according to a release from NMMA this week. Award recipients will be acknowledged during the 2009 International BoatBuilders’... Read more »
BoatU.S. awards Clean Water, Boating Safety grants
July 31, 2009
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The BoatU.S. Foundation has awarded its 2009 Clean Water and Boating Safety grants to 19 local non-profit groups, according to a release this week from the group. Combined, nearly $50,000 was awarded to develop creative projects that address environmental problems on local waterways... Read more »
Nautic Global Group meeting attracts almost 300 dealers
July 31, 2009
ELKHART, Ind. – Nautic Global Group (NGG), parent company of Godfrey Marine and Rinker Boats, attracted nearly 300 dealers for what it is calling “a very successful dealer meeting” at its headquarters facility and plants in Elkhart, Ind., the company reported in a statement this morning. The... Read more »
NMRA elects new officers and board members
July 31, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. – During the annual National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) meeting at the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) in Orlando, Fla., the organization announced its new 2009-2010 officers and board members, NMRA reported in a recent statement. Jeff Gueterman of GSW... Read more »
