Volvo Penta has received its 11th consecutive CSI award for excellence in customer satisfaction in marine sterndrive engines. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) presented the award to Volvo Penta at the 2014 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, Fla., Sept. 30.
Taylor Made Systems is introducing a new range of glass sunroof systems for the boating industry at the 2014 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX).“Taylor Made has been a leading provider of power roof systems for boatbuilders for well over a decade,” said Mike Oathout, vice president, sales and marketing, Taylor Made Systems.
Victron Energy has launched its new battery balancer. Not all batteries are created equal, and when multiple batteries are combined to create one large battery bank, the small differences between the batteries can cause problems that substantially shorten the life time. The battery balancer prevents this by actively correcting the imbalance. Besides correcting, it is also equipped with an alarm function to give a warning in case of a large deviation. Its stunning simplicity and effectiveness is the result of Victron Energy’s extensive experience and knowledge, gained whilst working with both conventional and lithium batteries.
Beneteau America was honoured with the 2014 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award in the Sailboats category to acknowledge its efforts and excellence in customer satisfaction. The announcement occurred yesterday during the annual Industry Breakfast at the 2014 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, FL.
Mike Maynard, longtime Northern Lights Vice President and Northeast Branch Manager, died peacefully at his home on September 20, after a long bout with cancer. He was 62.
A Variety of Prestigious Awards were Presented at Industry Breakfast. Over 650 marine industry professional packed into the Industry Breakfast and Awards Ceremony to kick off the 24th Annual International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) taking place this week at the Tampa Convention Center.
Beneteau America announced last month that they are increasing their presence by 50% in the Newport International Boat Show, putting on display 16 boats both power and sail for visitors to tour and purchase. The increased presence is a direct result of demand in this market, but also of Beneteau’s conscious effort to continuously invest and introduce new products to the public.
The Port Credit In-Water Boat Show celebrates its 24th year at the Port Credit Harbour Marina – September 12-14th (note new dates). The only show of its kind on Lake Ontario, the Port Credit Boat Show is THE early fall boat show to attend. Walk the docks and view over 100 new and USED power and sailboats showcased by yacht brokers and dealers from the Port Credit Harbour Marina, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Pickering, and Muskoka.
