SCOUT BOATS EXPANDS DEALER NETWORK – ADDS TWO CANADIAN DEALERS
Scout Boats, the US builder of sportfishing boats from 17ft-53ft, has added twelve national dealers and eight international dealers to its current roster.
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MEET NMMA PRESIDENT-ELECT FRANK HUGELMEYER
Frank Hugelmeyer joined NMMA as president-elect on July 15; he will succeed Thom Dammrich as president on Oct. 1, following Dammrich’s retirement. Hugelmeyer, a veteran leader of the outdoor recreation industry, came to NMMA from the RV Industry Association (RVIA), where he served as president since 2015.
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JACHTHAVEN PORTUS GANDA JOINS ICOMIA MARINAS GROUP
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations – ICOMIA – is the international trade association representing the global marine industry since 1966.
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IBEX INNOVATION AWARDS ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUG. 30
Will you be bringing a new, innovative product to IBEX this year? Would you like to receive additional product exposure during show days? Consider submitting your product for the 2019 IBEX Innovation Awards program.
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HANSEYACHTS AG CARRIES OUT PLANNED CAPITAL INCREASE AFTER PURCHASE OF CATAMARAN MANUFACTURER PRIVILÈGE MARINE SAS
As announced on 27 June 2019, HanseYachts AG has acquired all shares in Privilège Marine Holding GmbH from HY Beteiligungs GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of Aurelius Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA, and thus indirectly acquired 97.43% of the shares in Privilège Marine SAS, France.
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OPTIMUS ELECTRIC STEERING ACTUATOR RECEIVES YAMAHA MOTOR GLOBAL AWARD
Dometic announced it has received a Global Award for Excellence in Technology and Development from Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for the SeaStar Yamaha Integrated Electric Steering Actuator.
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NEW THREE YEAR DEAL ANNOUNCED FOR DREAM YACHT CHARTER AND ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK
Dream Yacht Charter are delighted to announce a new three-year partnership with Antigua Sailing Week as the official exclusive bareboat sponsor for one of the world’s best sailing regattas.
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HARRIS SUPERCHARGES ITS LINEUP TO OFFER 450R OUTBOARD ENGINES AND NAUTIC-ON ON GRAND MARINER AND CROWNE MODELS
Harris Pontoons has officially announced that it will offer the Mercury Marine 450R outboard engine on its Grand Mariner and Crowne models effective immediately. In addition, both models will now offer Nautic-On as an option in addition to 7” and 9” screens (Simrad GO7 and GO9 series), an upgrade from the current 5” offering on both models.
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Explore Lake Ontario and The 1000 Islands with the NEW PORTS The Cruising Guide
The NEW edition of PORTS Cruising Guides: Lake Ontario and The 1000 Islands is available for PRE-SALE now!
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FOUR SERVICE PROVIDERS COMMIT TO MRAA PLATINUM PARTNERSHIP
Digital Power Solutions, Epic Finance, Keller Media Works, and Total Control Software have committed to the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas at the Platinum Partner level.
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BC BOATING WEEK PROCLAIMED AUGUST 24-30
Through the advocacy of Boating BC Association, the Province has proclaimed August 24-30 as BC Boating Week – an opportunity to highlight the significance of the recreational boating sector, showcase the many opportunities that exist for anyone to get on the water and enjoy the boating lifestyle, and reinforce what it means to be a responsible boater.
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TIARA MAKES THREE-YEAR COMMITMENT WITH MRAA ON DEALER CERTIFICATION
Tiara Yachts and Tiara Sport along with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas have partnered together to bring the Tiara dealer network a pathway to delivering a greater customer experience through a 3-year commitment to the Marine Industry Certified Dealer program.
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MOTORGUIDE AND LOWRANCE SIGN LONG-TERM COOPERATION AGREEMENT
Lowrance and MotorGuide have announced their continued partnership after signing a long-term cooperation agreement in July. Both brands will continue to collaborate on sonar compatibility and chartplotter integration between MotorGuide trolling motors and Lowrance sonar and chartplotter technologies.
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NEEDHAM’S MARINE IN SARNIA, ONTARIO JOINS MARQUIS YACHTS DEALER NETWORK
Strength and success of a brand and its products can be directly correlated back to the strength of the dealer network and the dealer in each respective market. To shore up that strength and dealer line-up, Marquis Yachts has added Needham’s Marine in Sarnia, Ontario Canada to its dealer partner network.
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MOTORGUIDE AND LOWRANCE SIGN LONG-TERM COOPERATION AGREEMENT
Lowrance and MotorGuide have announced their continued partnership after signing a new cooperation agreement effective immediately. Both brands will continue to collaborate on sonar compatibility and chartplotter integration between MotorGuide trolling motors and Lowrance sonar and chartplotter technologies.
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INDUSTRIAL FABRICS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL MFA FABRICATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS OPEN SOON
From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards showcase projects representing the breadth of the industry from tops and covers to interior and exterior upholstery.
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C-TOW MARINE ASSISTANCE LTD CELEBRATES 35 YEARS
In 1984, with just one black, inflatable boat, and the drive and determination to succeed, Captain John MacDonald started a marine towing business that’s still in operation today. Though John is no longer with us, his vision for the company still lives on.
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BRP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TELWATER, AUSTRALIAN LEADER IN ALUMINUM BOATS
On August 1st, BRP (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO), announced the completion of the previously-announced acquisition of 80% of the outstanding shares of Telwater Pty, Ltd (“Telwater”), Australia’s leading manufacturer of aluminum boats and trailers.
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BOSTON WHALER EARNS TOP PRESTIGIOUS SAFETY AWARD
Boston Whaler’s Edgewater facility earned the prestigious Brunswick Safety Leadership Award, the top award given in a program conducted by parent company Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC). Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes presented Whaler’s safety committee with the award during a ceremony held on July 31.
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NMMA TOGETHER WITH HUNDREDS OF BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE GROUPS URGE CONGRESS TO PASS USMCA
The NMMA – along with more than 600 business and agriculture groups from all 50 states and more than 30 industries – has sent a letter to Congress, calling on all members to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA).
