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• Owners share what tools they'd like to see in their shops

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2013 issue
  Shop owners who have built up businesses from the garage, patio or basement can be proud of their accomplishments.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0513_f2side2_shop_tools.html

• NMMA discusses potential impact of the fiscal cliff

  Marine Fabricator | December 6, 2012
  The meeting addressed the potential impact of the fiscal cliff on U.S. small businesses.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/120612_nmma_boehner.html

• Tampa Boat Show features on-water education and activities

  Marine Fabricator | September 11, 2012
  Activities range from boat training to scuba lessons and DIY maintenance seminars.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/091112_tampa_show.html

• Outdoor recreation is $646 billion industry

  Marine Fabricator | from the September 2012 issue
  Study shows outdoor recreation generated $646 billion in sales and services in 2011.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0912_nw2_recreation_industry.html

• Exceptional boat exteriors

  Marine Fabricator | from the September 2012 issue
  Thanks to quality fabrics, hardware and lots of ingenuity, marine fabricators are crafting exterior applications that are big on form and function.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0912_f1_boat_exteriors.html

• Shop talk with Keith Purves of Riverside Covers

  Marine Fabricator | from the September 2012 issue
  Keith Purves shares details on making custom tools, shop layout and marketing a business.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0912_stk_riverside_covers.html

• Sales up for recreational boating industry

  Marine Fabricator | from the July 2012 issue
  Recreational boating sales increased to $32.3 billion in 2011.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0712_nw6_recreational_sales.html

• Upward sales for powerboats

  Marine Fabricator | from the July 2012 issue
  Sales for 15-foot or greater powerboats were up 5 percent since March 2011. 
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0712_nw8_powerboat_sales.html

• Build your brand

  Marine Fabricator | from the July 2012 issue
  The marketing power of a strong brand identity will boost sales and profits.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0712_f3_build_brand.html

• Window products provide visibility and profits

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2012 issue
  Clear window products give your customers—and your shop—increased visibility.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0512_f1_window_choices.html

• Are your customers making you profitable?

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2012 issue
  Any business owner who believes in holding on to every customer may never see the business reach its maximum earning potential.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0512_f3_customers_profitable.html

• Fabricator profile: Keith Purves

  Marine Fabricator | from the March 2012 issue
  Keith Purves of Riverside Covers makes custom tools to streamline business.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0312_f3_marine_macgyver.html

• Biscayne National Park may limit water access

  Marine Fabricator | from the March 2012 issue
  Anglers, boaters may lose access to percentage of Biscayne National Park’s public waters.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0312_nw4_biscayne_park.html

• Battle city hall, with tax deductions

  Marine Fabricator | from the January 2012 issue
  Battling city hall can, in many instances, be funded with tax write-offs and deductions.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0112_st3_city_hall.html

• IFAI Expo Asia 2012 postponed

  Marine Fabricator | December 5, 2011
  IFAI announced the postponement of its second IFAI Expo Asia in Singapore.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/120511_expo_asia.html

• Boat market is improving

  Marine Fabricator | from the September 2011 issue
  CDF issued its 2011 mid-season marine industry update and is pleased with the results.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0911_nw6_boating_update.html

• New boat sales up

  Marine Fabricator | from the July 2011 issue
  New boat sales increased by 4.3 percent for the first quarter of 2011 for the average dealer.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0711_nw1_boat_sales.html

• Boat sales tied to gas prices

  Marine Fabricator | from the July 2011 issue
  Expectations of a 10-percent increase in sales have been tempered by rising gas prices.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0711_nw5_gas_prices.html

• The facts on foam

  Marine Fabricator | from the July 2011 issue
  Pad profitable cushions by knowing foam options, properties and applications.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0711_f3_foam_facts.html

• NOAA hurricane outlook indicates an above-normal Atlantic season

  Marine Fabricator | May 26, 2011
  The Atlantic basin is expected to see an above-normal hurricane season this year.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/052611_hurricane_season.html

• "Sail-In" program addresses Congress

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2011 issue
  The U.S. Maritime Coalition took its Congressional “Sail-In” to Capitol Hill.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0511_nw1_sailon_program.html

• Interiors present business opportunities

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2011 issue
  Cockpit and cabin up-fits provide profitable growth.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0511_f1_interior_opportunities.html

• Handling troubled customer credit

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2011 issue
  Stay profitable while dealing with troubled customers.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0511_f3_stay_profitable.html

• High tide in 2011?

  Marine Fabricator | April 4, 2011
  After several years of low tide in the marine industry, 2011 may be the year that finally lifts all boats.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/040411_industry_recovery.html

• January boat sales continue gradual improvement

  Marine Fabricator | March 2, 2011
  Continuing a trend from the previous two months, January saw slightly improved sales.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/030211_january_sales.html