Correct Craft acquires SeaArk Boats
May 31st, 2016
Correct Craft is entering the aluminum fishing boat market and has the acquired SeaArk Boats. Correct Craft plans to continue manufacturing SeaArk at its facility in Monticello, Ark. SeaArk Boats’ prior owner and member of its founding family, Robin McClendon said, “After 58 years in the marine industry, it is a bittersweet decision for the […]
Brunswick names new presidents for Boston Whaler, Harris and Cypress Cay
May 25th, 2016
Brunswick Corporation has named Nick Stickler as president of Boston Whaler. He succeeds Huw Bower, who recently was appointed president of Brunswick Boat Group. Stickler most recently was president of Harris and Cypress Cay Pontoons. Succeeding Stickler at Harris will be Jorge Valdes, managing director for Brunswick Boats.
$150 rebate available through May 31 on outrigger top mounts
May 24th, 2016
The Grand Slam Series of Outrigger Top Mounts from Taco® Marine are the most popular mounts on the market for boatbuilders and boat owners. The GS-280, GS-2801 and GS-380 models are backed by a three year warranty that ensures trouble free performance and reliability for years to come. A $150 mail-in rebate is available through […]
House leaders unveil WRDA draft bill
May 24th, 2016
U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders have released a draft of their bipartisan $5 billion Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The bill will be introduced early next week and is slated to be marked up at the committee Wednesday morning. To summarize the measure, the bill […]
U.S. outboard engine shipments up
May 24th, 2016
On a rolling 12-month basis, U.S. outboard engine wholesale shipments were up 6 percent YOY through April for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) control group of manufacturers, representing 95 percent of the market. Gains were led by four-strokes and higher-powered engines. Total retail sales based on warranty card registrations for the same period were […]
U.S. International Trade Commission releases report on TPP impact
May 23rd, 2016
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) recently released its report assessing the likely impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement that the U.S. has entered into with Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The USITC's report, “Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: […]
National Safe Boating Week emphasizes ‘Wear It!’
May 20th, 2016
Wearing a life jacket is the simplest life-saving strategy for safe boating. Boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada have teamed up to promote safe and responsible boating, including consistent life jacket wear every time boaters are on the water, during National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27. National Safe Boating Week is the launch […]
Connecticut revises definition of wake surfing
May 19th, 2016
The Connecticut legislature has voted to revise the definition for waterskiing to include wake surfing. The measure now is before Governor Dannel Malloy for his signature. State regulations currently apply only when the towed person is tethered to the boat. SB 136 also prohibits a person from towing a skier, which would include wake surfers, […]
Industrial Fabrics Foundation Innovation Award call for entries
May 16th, 2016
The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) is now accepting entries for its 2016 Innovation Award. Each year, the IFF honors projects created by those who pace the industry of tomorrow. IFF encourages companies to submit their projects so they can inspire others in the specialty fabrics industry and act as catalysts for the next great innovations. […]
ABC 2016 wraps up
May 16th, 2016
ABC 2016 concluded last week with a general session that brought members of the U.S. Congress, regulatory officials, political gurus, economic professionals and industry experts together to address the recreational boating industry on policy and news. A lively discussion regarding the upcoming presidential election between keynote speakers Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala was a highlight, […]