October 29, 2020
Marine and powersports entrepreneur, Greg Pickren, has acquired Hydro-Turf, a manufacturer of watercraft traction mats and seat covers located in Anaheim, Calif. Pickren’s holdings include Marine Mat, SEI Marine Products, API Marine, 4XPro, East Lake Axle, Watercraft Superstore, SBT, BlackTip Jet Sports, Adonis Impellers, and Pacific Big Wave. The family of companies are headquartered in …
October 28, 2020
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2019 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available with historical data going back to 2007 including: Outboard Engine Sales Trends Sailboat Sales Trends Powerboat Sales Trends Boat and Engine Exports and Imports Cruiser, Watersport, Fishing Boat and Trailer Sales Trends Total Industry Sales by Category and State Total …
October 27, 2020
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports that August was another strong month for new boat manufacturing activity. While wholesale shipments of new power boats tempered following three consecutive months of growth, August had the fourth highest single-month total of new boat wholesale shipments in a decade, according to its latest Monthly Shipment Report (MSR). …
October 23, 2020
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops the safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats, announced its 12th annual Standards Week will be extended and held virtually, Jan. 5-21, 2021. What has usually taken place over a week of day long meetings will be extended …
October 22, 2020
New data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) show that August new powerboat retail sales were up 8% year to date on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to a year ago. Highlights from NMMA’s New Powerboat Registrations dashboard include: While new powerboat retail sales slowed in August following unprecedented increases in the early summer months …
October 21, 2020
The White House released an executive order to “to improve our country’s water resource management, modernize our water infrastructure, and prioritize the availability of clean, safe, and reliable water supplies,” according to www.whitehouse.gov. The order would create a new Water Policy Committee, also known as the Water Subcabinet, to be co-chaired by the Interior and …
October 20, 2020
With a submission deadline of Nov. 6, 2020, now is the time to submit fabrication projects for a chance to win a Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Award. The submission process has been streamlined, the MFA has added two new categories, and entrants have the option of uploading up to six photos of a …
October 15, 2020
IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience, held Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2020, ended the week with positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike, according to conference co-owner the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association. Nearly 3,000 visitors from 25 countries registered to take part in the virtual event, and more than 1,650 exhibitor representatives participated from 474 …
October 14, 2020
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division is seeking nominees for appointment to the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee and the Shore Protection Committee, for the four-year term 2021 to 2024. Nominees are being sought who, by reason of their occupational or other experience, scientific expertise, legal expertise or training, are knowledgeable regarding the …
October 13, 2020
Applications for the 2020 National Boating Industry Safety Awards are due Oct. 15, 2020, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association website. The 2020 National Boating Industry Safety Awards include the following categories for submission: Powerboat Manufacturer Sailboat Manufacturer Engine Manufacturer Gear/Equipment Manufacturer Human Powered (Canoe, Kayak, SUP) Manufacturer Marine Retailer with up to 3 …
