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Ameritex files for bankruptcy
September 1st, 2009
Marine accessories manufacturer Ameritex filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and sold its assets to the Taylor Made Group. The business will be reconstituted as Ameritex Fabric Systems and relocated to Taylor Made’s facility in Bradenton, Fla. Ameritex ran into trouble when its two top customers, Genmar Group and Crownline Boats, closed plants and filed […]
Protection siren immobilizes onboard intruders
September 1st, 2009
The Inferno Intenso Sound Barrier from Paradox Marine creates a patented, unbearable noise frequency pattern that immobilizes onboard intruders. The attention-getting siren stands out, and each unit has built-in sabotage protection and a long-life battery. The aluminum and steel casing is specially coated for protection in the marine environment. SOURCE Paradox Marine
Boating industry: $33.6 billion impact on economy
September 1st, 2009
The 2008 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract reveals an in-depth look at boating trends, the boating industry and its impact on the economy last year. Recreational boating in the United States contributed $33.6 billion to the economy 76 percent of boat owners earn less than $100,000 per year 17 million boats are on the water, 95 […]
More ethanol in fuel has boaters revved up
September 1st, 2009
Gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol rather than the present 10 percent could become the norm, and boaters are speaking out about it. Since boat engines aren’t made or tested for fuel containing more than 10 percent, motors and fuel systems could be damaged and warranties voided. Pro-ethanol lobbyists and ethanol makers recently petitioned the Environmental […]
Mastercraft rehires former employees
September 1st, 2009
The Mastercraft Boat Co. is asking for more than 200 laid-off employees to return to work. The boat manufacturer was faced with financial crisis at the beginning of 2009, resulting in the layoffs and a production halt. As dealers’ inventory diminished however, demand for Mastercraft products increased and the company began rehiring its employees. Seniority […]
Correct Craft solid despite layoffs
September 1st, 2009
Correct Craft’s president and CEO Bill Yeargin says that even though the company laid off about 100 workers, the boat maker isn’t going anywhere. “We’re solid financially, we’ve got orders through the second week of October,” Yeargin says. “But we start looking out over the next few months, come the first of September we’ll be […]
Tsunami “shadows” visible from space
September 1st, 2009
Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have detected open-ocean tsunamis using satellite radars that measure sea surface texture. Forecasting the direction and intensity of a tsunami might one day be possible with this technology. Large tsunamis stir up and darken ocean water on the leading edge of the wave. The rough water forms […]
Recycled fiber made from bottles
September 1st, 2009
A new fiber in Unifi’s Repreve family of recycled products is made from 100-percent post-consumer PET bottles. This new addition offers a post-consumer option to the brand’s hybrid blend, which combines pre-consumer and post-consumer materials. The Repreve line now includes several types of recycled fibers and filaments.
Small business loans for veterans
September 1st, 2009
A special Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program for veterans has increased since the Recovery Act. The SBA’s Patriot Express Pilot Loan initiative provides loans to veterans and their spouses to be used for business purposes, including start-up, expansion, equipment purchases, working capital, inventory or business-occupied real estate purchases. The Patriot Express loans are similar […]
Mini surveillance camera offers security day and night
September 1st, 2009
The PM Mini-Ball Camera from Paradox Marine is water-resistant and can be used inside or outside for security surveillance. The camera is a little larger than a golf ball, so it doesn’t detract from a boat’s or yacht’s aesthetics. The camera automatically senses light changes, so it can be used in daytime or nighttime. SOURCE […]