Three January boat shows report strong YOY sales
Published On: February 6, 2025Categories: Industry News, NewsThe Discover Boating New York Boat Show, Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow and the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, wrapped on Sunday, January 26. Combined, all three shows drew more than 75,000 attendees. While attendance in New York dipped and the Louisville and Minneapolis shows remained on par with 2024, many exhibitors [...]
NMRA accepting marine trades scholarship applications
Published On: February 5, 2025Categories: Industry News, NewsThe National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) opened applications for its 2025 Marine Trades Scholarship program. Since 2008, NMRA has worked on contributing to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. Funds for the scholarships are raised by NMRA members, Affiliate Members and non-members. To submit [...]
Tariff on China goes into effect, tariffs on Mexico and Canada on pause for 30 days
Published On: February 4, 2025Categories: Industry News, NewsPresident Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days following conversations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The president initially signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on the two countries on Saturday, Feb. 1, which were expected to go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The president [...]
Trivantage adds new partners to Trivantage Plus program
Published On: February 4, 2025Categories: Industry News, NewsAlbany Foam and Shade Sail University are the newest industry partners in offering exclusive discounts to Trivantage Plus™ members. They join nine other brands working with Trivantage® to offer their customers exclusive benefits. Members will now receive 10 percent off upholstery and marine foam products from Albany Foam, a wholesale supplier of custom foam, pillows [...]
BoatUS warns of unofficial U.S. Coast Guard renewal letters
Published On: January 30, 2025Categories: Industry News, NewsBoat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising boaters with vessels that have a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by U.S. mail offering renewal. BoatUS advises that while the Coast Guard does send official annual renewal notices by U.S. mail, other notices being received by [...]
boot Düsseldorf reports successful 2025 show
Published On: January 29, 2025Categories: Industry News, Newsboot Düsseldorf 2025 ended on Sunday after a nine-day run time, with 1,500 exhibitors from 67 countries in 16 exhibition halls. Ninety-four percent of visitors surveyed said they were very satisfied with the ranges of powerboats and sailing yachts, surf and diving equipment as well as tourism and charter offerings. An important hallmark of boot [...]
Minneapolis Innovation Awards announced for 2025
Published On: January 28, 2025Categories: Industry News, NewsThe National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2025 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products, during the Sneak Preview event on January 22 at the Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance. The Minneapolis Innovation Awards honor manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, [...]
NOAA withdraws proposed speed rule
Published On: January 23, 2025Categories: Industry News, NewsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) announced it has withdrawn its proposed regulation imposing new speed limits on smaller vessels along the Atlantic coast. The proposal would have expanded the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule—commonly called the vessel speed rule. It would have required recreational boats more than 35 feet in length [...]
2025 Marine Fabricators Conference offers lively education
Published On: January 22, 2025Categories: ATA News, Industry News, MFA Conference, NewsThe Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held the 2025 Marine Fabricators Conference Jan. 9–11, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Despite unseasonably cold temperatures in the state and travel delays or cancellations due to nationwide snowstorms, the conference was full of high energy, friendly camaraderie and knowledge sharing. Attendees and exhibitors enjoyed a week of industry education. [...]
MFA reports membership growth at annual meeting
Published On: January 21, 2025Categories: ATA News, Industry News, MFA Conference, NewsThe Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual meeting Saturday, Jan. 11 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The association discussed current membership status and benefits, committees, 2024 highlights and more. MFA membership has increased 36.3 percent from fiscal year 2018 to fiscal year 2024. These members have access to benefits such as the Textile Career Center, [...]