Outboard boat sales up in August, but results generally mixed
September 28, 2010
MIAMI — August continued a trend from June and July with mixed results for the boat segments tracked by Info-Link Technologies Inc.’s Bellwether Report. The graphs can be viewed by clicking here: Info-Link Bellwether Report. Losses tracked by the group had been decreasing steadily since last summer,... Read more »
13 innovative products honored at IBEX
September 28, 2010
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thirteen marine manufacturers were honored earlier today for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International at the 2010 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference Innovation Awards in Louisville. Winning companies... Read more »
MRAA details tax provisions of new bill
September 28, 2010
WASHINGTON — In a recent advisory to its members, the Marine Retailers Association of America detailed several tax changes included in the Small Business Lending Bill signed by the president yesterday. The tax changes in the bill are temporary and should apply to tax years 2010 and 2011. According... Read more »
RBFF and Discovery Education launch ExploretheBlue.com
September 28, 2010
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s “Take Me Fishing” campaign and Discovery Education have teamed up to create ExploretheBlue.com. The online initiative was created to educate youth about the importance of outdoor recreational activities and the value of clean... Read more »
Riviera builds U.S. distribution
September 28, 2010
SARASOTA, Fla. — Riviera, an Australian luxury boat builder that is currently in the process of restructuring, welcomes Sarasota Yacht and Ship Services to its U.S. dealer network. They are the second Florida dealer to be appointed for Riviera. Sarasota Yacht and Ship Services will represent Riviera... Read more »
Fibrenew posts record sales
September 28, 2010
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C.—Fibrenew, a leather and plastic restoration company, recently announced record growth in franchise sales in the past three years. The company said its sales in 2010 are expected to be even stronger after the adoption of a new business model. The company, which is known for refurbishing... Read more »
WMA certifies four clean marinas
September 28, 2010
STURGEON BAY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Clean Marina Program recently certified Port Washington Marina, Skipperbud’s Harbor Club Marina, Skipperbud’s Quaterdeck Marina in Sturgeon Bay, and Nestegg Marine in Marinette as its first four Clean Marinas. The certification process includes adopting up to... Read more »
US Sailing adds Jack Gierhart as executive director
September 28, 2010
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — US Sailing has named Jack Gierhart as its acting executive director. Gierhart has served as the associate executive director of US Sailing since November of 2009, and previously served as a marketing director from 2002 to 2005. Since 2009, Gierhart has been focused on growing the... Read more »
What’s In a Name? Maybe a Sale!
September 28, 2010
By Jeff Scherer, Associate Partner, Callbutton LLC — Our company provides dealers and manufacturers with the ability to record and listen to their inbound phone calls. As such, I have had the opportunity to listen to thousands of sales calls. It may surprise you (or maybe not) that the vast majority... Read more »
Hatteras CEO: Brand to be smaller, more efficient
September 24, 2010
NEW BERN, N.C. – In a profile in the New Bern Sun Journal, Jim Meyer, president and CEO of Hatteras and Cabo yachts, says going forward, the two boat brands will be produced in smaller quantities but manufactured more efficiently. Meyer, who is approaching two years as president and CEO of Hatteras,... Read more »
