marine industry professionals
Floats like a boat but isn’t one
Supreme Court rules for Florida activist, deciding his engine-less, steering-less dwelling was not a ‘vessel’ ...more
DataTracker: Most-searched boat brands
Measuring at intervals, we tracked the most-searched boat brands among the 1.3 million to 3.5 million monthly visitors to BoatTrader.com last year. ...more
Brokerage sales follow pattern started in 2010
U.S. brokerage sales were down 2 percent in March, compared with the same month a year earlier, and for the first quarter of this year sales were... ...more
A buying crowd at Palm Beach
Turnout and display space increased at the fast-growing show and exhibitors say sales activity was brisk ...more
Irwin Jacobs’ pontoon alternative
Aluminum/fiberglass Escape will be a ‘game-changer,’ he says, grabbing market share from the tube boats ...more
Fears of Super Bowl conflict ease
South Florida’s bid to host classic advances, but date clash with the Miami boat shows deemed unlikely ...more
Q&A with National Marine Bankers Association president Michael Bryant
Michael Bryant, the president of the National Marine Bankers Association, laughs when asked about his background. “The good thing about writing my... ...more
Family-run and proud of it
A fourth generation is gradually taking the reins at Billings boatyard, a coastal Maine fixture since 1928 ...more
Webinars teach Sandy’s lessons
The BoatUS programs identify weaknesses that contributed to boat and marina destruction from the storm ...more
Paint Protection System and the Polishing System
You can help your customers avoid costly paint jobs or protect the finish of their newly painted boats with the Paint Protection System and the Polishing System from Sea-Shield. ...more
Blackburn Kube motor lead disconnects
Blackburn Kube motor lead disconnects, from Thomas & Betts, give your technicians a fast, snap-together connection that makes changing electric motors quicker and cleaner, the company says. ...more
MagnaLight
Need a rugged, portable light for your work crew? MagnaLight by Larson Electronics has introduced a portable pedestal-mount lighting structure with a powerful LED that’s more than capable of handling ...more
Lake Erie stakeholders take up fight for clean waters
One group is spearheading the fight to ensure there’s no repeat of the late 1960s, when Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River burned and Lake Erie became the poster child for the nation’s water-pollution problems. Click here for more.
The registration exodus: Fewer head for the pasture
The Coast Guard’s latest figures show that the rate of decline in boat registrations slowed last year. That’s good news as the industry continues toward calmer waters. By the way, have you ever wondered where old boats go to die? Click here for more.
VIDEO: Sea Ray sees future in jetboats
Consumers find them fun to drive — that’s the obvious appeal of jetboats. They are quick, responsive and maneuverable. ...more
NMBA conference plans focus on disaster preparations
Because so many National Marine Bankers Association members felt the brunt of Hurricane Sandy last October, the group plans to focus on disaster preparedness at its annual marine lending conference in September. ...more
Fishing group alleges government violation of Magnuson-Stevens
The Recreational Fishing Alliance sent a letter Thursday to Roy Crabtree, the Southeast regional administrator for the National Marine Fisheries Service, and several members of Congress, accusing the federal fisheries agency of violating federal law. ...more
Coast Guard Remember events set for this weekend
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit committed to the education, welfare and morale of Coast Guard members and their families, announced that the Coast Guard Remember movement, which raises funds to support the foundation's Fallen Heroes Scholarship Program, will hold the majority of its events this weekend. ...more
Shows and Events
This roundup of upcoming shows and events includes news about National Safe Boating Week activities in Ohio and Maryland on Saturday. ...more
Sea Tow receives life-jacket program donation
Sea Tow International said Thursday that the Sea Tow Foundation's Life Jacket Loaner Station program, in existence nationwide since 2007, will open National Safe Boating Week, which starts Saturday, by accepting a $20,000 donation. ...more
Popular speaker will return to dealer conference
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced in its newsletter that popular speaker Sam Dantzler is returning to the 2013 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in November. ...more
Exposure Marine X2 gains endorsement
The Norwegian Sea Rescue Association recommended the British-made Exposure Marine X2 searchlight for the professional and recreational marine market by adding it to the group’s existing range of recommended safety equipment. ...more
Dolphinite Products rolls out new website
Dolphinite Products, manufacturer of color-match gelcoat and boat care and repair products, recently launched its new website. ...more
Letter from the Editor
Builders who walk the walk know their boats best
Samuel Zemurray was known as “Sam the Banana Man,” and one of the business tenets of this Russian immigrant who would become a mogul in that tropical fruit trade was: ...more
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Additives & Winterization
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Boatbuilding and Aftermarket 2012
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New Products Showcase
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Going Green
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Sail
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Power In Transition
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Products, Parts, Distribution & Service
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Dealer Recognition
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Marine Engines & Propulsion
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Electronics & Lighting
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Corporate Profile
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Lead Mechanic
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Senior Manager, Partner Applications Wanted
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Finance & Insurance Managers Wanted
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National Distribution Sales Manager Wanted
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Staten Island Yachts Seeks Experienced Yacht Broker
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District Marketing Manager - Florida
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Regional Sales Manager Wanted at Atlantic Meeco
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Manufacturing Engineer and Marine Designer
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District Sales Manager - Marine Division of Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
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Outside Sales Representative - Annapolis, MD
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Sales Professional Wanted
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Boat Builders & Craftspeople Wanted
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Experienced Yacht Broker Wanted
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Aftermarket Center Manager Wanted
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Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Marine Group Seeks Call Center Consultant Wanted - Kennesaw, GA
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TQM Coordinator Wanted
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Marine Technician Wanted
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Sales Manager, Aftermarket
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Service Technicians & Application Specialists Wanted
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Technical Sales Representative
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MarineMax sales consultant in Lake Ozark, Mo.
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Mechanical Design/Manufacturing Engineer
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Seeking Yacht Brokers for Our Busy and Growing Lauderdale Office
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Marketing and Account Specialist
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