Genmar bankruptcy trustee moves to recover funds
November 30, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS — Irwin Jacobs, former owner of bankrupt Genmar Holdings Inc., was recently listed as a defendant on a complaint filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which moves to recover $2.74 million Genmar paid to Jacobs in what the trustee believes is a preferential transaction. Charles Reis, trustee for... Read more »
ABBRA, ABYC bring training online
November 30, 2011
WARREN, R.I. – The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association and American Boat and Yacht Council are teaming up to offer ABBRA members online training through webinars presented by Ink, Inc. ABBRA and ABYC will host the first webinar, titled “Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance,... Read more »
TakeMeFishing.org touts positive survey results
November 30, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – TakeMeFishing.org visitors report high levels of user satisfaction and a positive experience with the website, according to a survey conducted by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. The RBFF announced the results this week of a recent survey conducted to gauge user... Read more »
Minneapolis Boat Show to be largest yet
November 30, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS – The 2012 Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show, scheduled to run Jan. 19-22, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new Marina and Yacht Club experience inside the Minneapolis Convention Center. The 2012 show will feature several new exhibits from marine industry associations,... Read more »
Houston Boat Show lures anglers
November 30, 2011
HOUSTON, Texas – The 56th Annual Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show is set to run Jan. 16 through Jan. 15 and will provide visitors with plenty of seminars and fishing demonstrations for kids and adults. This year’s boat show will feature free seminars and demonstrations by... Read more »
Working in the Creativity Age
Dan Coughlin, The Coughlin Co.
November 30, 2011
When I was a kid, there was a very popular song on the radio called, The Age of Aquarius. It was written in 1969. Some of the lyrics included: This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius Harmony and understanding Sympathy and trust abounding No more falsehoods or derisions Golden living dreams of visions That... Read more »
NMMA: Catch limits should be based on sound science
November 29, 2011
WASHINGTON – In a new bi-partisan bill presented to Congress, annual catch limits required to be in place by Dec. 31 would need to be based off recent scientific data to determine accurate and up-to-date stock assessments. The legislation (S.1916) was introduced before Congress late yesterday by... Read more »
Moeller Marine warns manufacturers about fuel tank non-compliance
November 29, 2011
SPARTA, Tenn. – Moeller Marine is advising boating manufacturers to make sure their fuel tanks are compatible with new EPA and California state regulations by Jan. 1 or face risks that include being unable to deliver new boats after the 2012 deadlines. “The major changes to fuel systems center... Read more »
Diversified portfolio helps Marquis in 2011
November 29, 2011
PULASKI, Wis. – Marquis Yachts LLC announced the completion of its latest custom fiberglass modules ordered by Kingsford Charcoal Company. The custom VEC modules division has been a growing source of income for Marquis Yachts, helping to subsidize the business and help it grow. “This is a... Read more »
Telwater director to take stronger role following GM resignation
November 29, 2011
COOMERA, Australia – Following the resignation of Telwater General Manager Tim Atkins, the company’s Managing Director Paul Phelan is set to take on a stronger leadership role to direct the boat manufacturer in the future. “I’ve taken a largely supervisory role in previous years... Read more »
