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Message From The Editor
Industry Transformation Through Electric Power
In the March 26th edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, we carried the huge announcement that BRP was planning to offer electric power options in all their lines within the next five years.
I can easily see this working because the power needed to deliver strong performance in an electric Sea-Doo or Ski-Doo using a lithium ion-type power source and the latest electric motors, could be fitted to that package at a competitive weight and maybe a competitive cost. (READ MORE)
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Changing Scene
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FIRE AT KRATES MARINA DESTROYS SEVERAL BOATS
On Monday, March 29th, fire broke out in a group of power boats stored on the hard and still under shrink wrap. Black smoke was visible for miles at the height of the blaze. Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest spoke to David Kent, manager at the Pride Marine location at Krates Marina. The boats were their customer’s vessels.
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ALL AMERICAN MARINE JOINS BRYTON MARINE GROUP
All American Marine (AAM) owner, Matt Mullett has completed the private sale to family-owned Bryton Marine Group. AAM, located in Bellingham, WA. is at the forefront of aluminum vessel design and manufacturing. The company has built a sterling reputation for building technologically enhanced designs with characteristics that ensure high-speed travel…
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Changing Scene
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NMMA REPORTS: BOAT BUILDERS FACING HURDLES AS THEY WORK TO FILL BACKORDERS
In their March 26th newsletter, the NMMA reported that 2020 was both a historic year for retail boat sales and a disruptive year for boat builders working to meet the heightened demand and replenish record low inventories amid challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ABT-TRAC HAS A NEW OWNER
California based Arcturus Marine Systems, known in the marine market as ABT-TRAC has been sold by company founder and president D’Milo Hallerberg, to businessman Roger Fellows after 34 years. The sale was effective July 31, 2020, terms were not disclosed.
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Events
APRIL 7 AT 7 - HEAR THE REMARKABLE HISTORY OF THE LEGENDARY RED JACKET, A CANADIAN SAILING ICON
Tomorrow night, April 7 at 7pm, hear the remarkable history of the legendary Red Jacket, a Canadian Sailing Icon as presented by Rob Mazza - virtual admission of $5 benefits the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston. The Canadian yacht Red Jacket represented a quantum leap in both design and construction.
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Product Focus
SUNROOF ON CRUISERS YACHTS 42 GLS DELIVERS WOW FACTOR
Resetting the bar for boats in its class, the new Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS is loaded with refined amenities that make for a distinctive onboard experience. One such feature is the standard Webasto Series 80 Marine Sunroof. At the touch of a button, the composite panel glides back to expand upon the vessel's spacious and airy feel…
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PROSPEC BRINGS AUDIOPHILE-LEVEL QUALITY TO BOATING
Unlike cars and homes, boats can be difficult spaces in which to create a quality listening environment—unless Infinity by Harman Kappa 6-1/2" coaxial marine speakers from Prospec Electronics are included. They deliver audiophile-level quality sound and integrated RGB lighting to keep the party going all night long.
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Product Focus
NO POWER? A RITCHIE COMPASS STILL WORKS
In the event of an onboard power failure, a Ritchie Navigation Helmsman series compass will still work. Plus, it'll do something a GPS can't if the vessel is trolling, or moving slowly due to fog: show actual heading in real-time. Complementary to modern electronics, it's a 2,000-year old technology that remains a vital navigational tool aboard any boat.
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People
APPOINTMENT: MARTIN SCHEMKES, DELPHIA BRAND DIRECTOR
Groupe Beneteau has announced that Martin Schemkes has been appointed Brand Director of DELPHIA. Previously in charge of sales management for the JEANNEAU and PRESTIGE brands in Central and Northern Europe, Martin Schemkes joined the Groupe Beneteau in 2000.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION’S LAUREN BECKSTEDT NAMED TO BOATING INDUSTRY’S 40 UNDER 40
Boating Industry Magazine today announced that Lauren Beckstedt, Chief Marketing Officer, Brunswick Boat Group, Business Acceleration and Enterprise Marketing Services, has been selected as one of its 40 Under 40 award winners for 2021. “Boating is such an exhilarating industry for any professional to build a career in and I’m honored to be recognized…
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People
MVP WELCOMES TOBI FERGUSON AS PRESIDENT AND CEO
Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, is pleased to announce Tobi Ferguson as its President and CEO. An experienced business leader, Ferguson aims to build on the company’s history of innovation to achieve key financial and growth initiatives…
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NATM APPOINTS ASA VP TO LEAD TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) has appointed Jeff Gray as the new chairman of their Technology Committee. Gray, vice president of the Trailer Division at ASA Electronics, has been a member of the committee for two years. The NATM technology committee is a collaborative effort by tow vehicle, trailer, and component manufacturers.
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Calendar
Many Events have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.
Check the Event website for latest information.
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