Newport International Show records improved numbers
September 30, 2011
NEWPORT, R.I. – Newport International Boat Show producers and exhibitors are reporting increased sales and attendance at this year’s international boat show, which ran from Sept. 15-18. Numbers at this year’s boat show were similar to levels that the marine industry saw pre-recession,... Read more »
William F. Miller adds Pro Charging Systems
September 30, 2011
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – William F. Miller & Associates added another client to its line-up, announcing a new partnership with Pro Charging Systems, a Nashville-based battery charger manufacturer. “We are proud that Pro Charging Systems is a company manufacturing products here in the USA and... Read more »
Burger Boat joins Wood Forever program
September 30, 2011
MANITOWOC, Wis. – Luxury yacht manufacturer Burger Boat Company recently joined the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Wood Forever program, promising to only use wood harvested from sustainably managed forests. The Wood Forever program was founded to encourage marine companies to search... Read more »
Parks Marina named No. 1 Crownline Dealer for third year
September 30, 2011
OKOBOJI, Iowa – Parks Marina, with locations in Okoboji, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, S.D., was recently named the No. 1 Crownline dealer in the world for the third year in a row. It was also awarded a lifetime achievement award from Crownline for achieving over $68 million in sales in the marine industry. “For... Read more »
Michigan boating festival sees flat attendance
September 29, 2011
LIVONIA, Mich. – The Michigan Boating Industries Association held its Boating & Outdoor Festival this past weekend at Metro Beach Metropark in Livonia, Mich., and exhibitors and coordinators are calling the event a success. The MBIA said that while numbers of visitors to this year’s... Read more »
Brunswick awards 28 scholarships
September 29, 2011
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Brunswick Corporation dealer services team recently awarded 28 scholarships, worth $2,000 each, to sons and daughters of employees at the company’s marine dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. A full list of recipients can be downloaded here: http://www.brunswickdealeradvantage.com/pdf/2010Recipients.pdf The... Read more »
Marine Dealer Technologies introduces “Build a Boat” system
September 29, 2011
JACKSON, Mich. – Marine Dealer Technologies released its “Build a Boat” configuration system, designed for boating industry manufacturers and dealers. The system can be used by any device with access to the Web and allows manufacturers and dealers to build, quote, order, track production... Read more »
Goldfish Boats achieves 47 knots in full electric yacht tender
September 29, 2011
OSLO, Norway – The 23-foot, full electric yacht tender being manufactured by Goldfish Boat of Norway reached speeds greater than 47 knots during a test this month. The yacht tender is powered by an electric propulsion system designed by ReGen Nautic of Florida, and the motor is powered by energy... Read more »
Sealegs signs three U.S. dealers
September 29, 2011
HINGHAM, Mass. – Sealegs, based in New Zealand, has signed three U.S. marine dealerships to carry the company’s line of amphibious boats. Irish Boat Shop of Michigan and Firematic Supply Company and Churchville Fire Equipment of New York have been added as Sealegs authorized dealers in the... Read more »
AquaQuad receives USCG certification
September 28, 2011
KWAZULU-NATAL, South Africa – South African boatbuilder AquaQuad has received certification clearing the outboard powered personal utility watercraft to be sold in the United States. The company also obtained a manufacturer’s identification code of AQQ. AquaQuad is currently on a dealer tour... Read more »
