Changing Scene

NMEA ADDS FOUR INDUSTRY VETERANS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

New directors and incoming chairperson bring extensive marine electronics experience

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U.S. BOAT SALES FLOAT BACK TO THE TOP, EXPECTED TO SURGE THROUGH 2018

Critical selling season for uniquely American-made industry kicks off in January with boat shows around the U.S., bringing best deals of the year for buyers

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THE INDUSTRY MOURNS THE PASSING OF DAVE MCPHAIL

David McPhail died on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the age of 72. David was married to his beloved wife Sharon for 42 years. Loving father of Michael (Deidra) McPhail, Glenn (Kelli) McPhail and Cherished grandfather of Caleb, Corrine, Breezy and Stacey.

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GOST® PROMOTES BRIAN KANE TO CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Marine Security Leader Enhances Management Team with Proven Talent.

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MERCURY ANNOUNCES NEW 5-YEAR PROTECTION PROMOTION

Mercury Marine, the world leader in marine propulsion, is pleased to announce a new five-year protection program which includes two years of free Mercury® Product Protection Gold in addition to the three years standard limited warranty…

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BENETEAU LAUNCHES NEW SENSE 51 AND 57 IN MIAMI

Beneteau announces the American launch of the new Sense 51 and Sense 57 at the upcoming Strictly Sail Miami boat show in February.

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TOWBOATUS COMES TO THE CARIBBEAN

Capt. Robert Manley, a New Jersey native who has been running marine businesses in the Caribbean for the last 25 years, has opened…

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SEA RAY® INTRODUCES GAME-CHANGING WAKE SURFING BOAT

Sea Ray introduces the brand-new SLX-W 230, a luxury wake sports boat powered by a Mercury Marine V-Drive propulsion system that’s rewriting…

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ROSSITER BOATS ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW DEALERS IN MICHIGAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA AND FLORIDA

Scott Hanson, President & CEO of Rossiter Boats, announces the addition of three new Dealers, two in the U.S. and one in Canada. The 42 year old family-owned company builds traditional…

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NOVA SCOTIA MARINE SERVICE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION COURSE

In order to take advantage of the brand new apprenticeship training now available for people wanting to become employed in marine industry in Nova Scotia, businesses require a…

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STAN HUNTER BOAT BUILDER SHOP DESTROYED BY FIRE

A passing motorist is being thanked for alerting a Muskoka Lakes boat builder to flames that tore through his shop Wednesday evening…

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

From all of us at Canadian Yachting and Boating industry Canada magazines, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2017.

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STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE NMMA CANADA INDUSTRY BREAKFAST AT TIBS

There is no cost to attend but you must register in advance – seating is limited!

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CHRIS-CRAFT DEALER NAMED DEALER OF THE YEAR

Sarasota, FL- December 9th, 2016 – Chris-Craft would like to congratulate Chris-Craft dealer, OneWater Marine, for being named 2016 Dealer of the Year by Boating Industry.

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MARINE MARKETERS OF AMERICA NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR 2016 NEPTUNE AWARDS

Marine Marketers of America (MMA) is accepting entries now through Jan. 11, 2017, for the 2016 Neptune Awards, recognizing excellence in the marine marketing field.

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VOLVO PENTA’S SUSAN BONIVICH NAMED DARLENE BRIGGS WOMAN OF THE YEAR FOR 2016

Susan Bonivich, OEM/dealer sales manager for Volvo Penta of the Americas, was named the 2016 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo today in Orlando, Fla. She is the second woman in the company to earn the distinction within the past 10 years.

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NEW BRANDS AND NEW MODEL DEBUTS AT SEATTLE BOAT SHOW

As the largest show on the West Coast and the third largest in the U.S., the Seattle Boat Show is a not-to-be-missed show for manufacturers and dealers, and very often the place where they choose to debut their new models.

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SOUTHERN ALBERTA’S BIGGEST BOAT & OUTDOOR SHOW COMING TO THE BMO CENTRE

The 2017 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show returns to the BMO Centre, Stampede Park February 9-12th, 2017.

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ATLANTIC MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BOATDEALERS.CA, WHO WILL PROVIDE ‘BOAT FINDER’ TOOL AT THE 2017 HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

The Atlantic Marine Trades Association (AMTA) announced today that they will be partnering with BoatDealers.ca for The 2017 Halifax International Boat Show (HIBS).

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UPDATES FROM THE TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY

The Government of Canada has announced more than $600 million of work on infrastructure across the Trent-Severn Waterway and its reservoir lakes. As a part of this historic re-investment, major work has been proposed to rehabilitate the Coboconk Dam.

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