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LOWE BOATS NAMES CANADA’S THE BOAT WAREHOUSE AS WORLD’S LARGEST LOWE DEALER FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

For the second time in a row, Lowe Boats awarded the title of World’s Largest Lowe Dealer to The Boat Warehouse of Ontario, Canada, during the annual Lowe Dealer Meeting. At an awards dinner held on Tuesday evening, September 10, representatives from Lowe presented The Boat Warehouse’s President Dave Mayhew and Managing Partner Dennis Reinsch with the honour and thanked them for their commitment to continually “raising the bar” for excellence. “Once again, The Boat Warehouse has enjoyed an outstanding year, and we’re proud to present them with this award,” said Lowe Boats

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STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW

If you have not already done so, there is still time to register for the Boating Ontario Conference & Trade Show!

This is Canada’s premiere industry event and you don’t have to be a Boating Ontario member to attend. All industry professionals are welcome and being there is a great investment in your own career.

Learning and networking at the "Nautical University" is the focus of this event. You will have ample time to meet and talk to peers as well as to attend the many valuable and stimulating sessions.

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JACK PADY MARINE IS THE EXCLUSIVE BACK COVE YACHTS DEALER FOR CENTRAL CANADA

Bentley Collins, VP Marketing and Sales for Back Cove Yachts of Rockland, Maine is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Pady Marine as the exclusive Back Cove Yachts dealer for Central Canada.

“We are very excited to be working with Jack Pady. Their reputation is without blemish and they make the perfect partner for us in this market.”

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STERN THRUSTER MAKES IDEAL WAKEBOARD PARTNER

The tradeoff for smooth water behind wakeboard boats is often reduced maneuverability of the craft. With the new Sideshift WB230 stern thruster comes a revolutionary concept: boat control equal to a stern drive, with no wake interference. Boatbuilders can provide additional customer value and convenience with this OEM product.

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KEY WEST ADDS CANADIAN DEALER

Old Mill Marina has two locations in central Ontario

Key West Boats in Ridgeville, South Carolina, has signed a new dealer in Canada.

Old Mill Marina, with two locations in central Ontario, is adding the full Key West line of fibreglass fishing boats to its product portfolio, augmenting the dealership’s existing Tigé, Princecraft and Rinker boat brands.

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IMI ANNOUNCES LARGEST TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION NUMBERS SINCE 2008

The International Marina Institute (IMI), the training subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), closes its fiscal year, ending September 30, 2013, with the largest training and certification numbers since 2008. IMI processed 13 certification applications last year, more than double the previous year, and trained over 300 marina professionals through its conferences, core training programs, and online webinars.
“This was a banner year for our training and certification programs,” Kayce Florio, IMI’s training coordinator, says.

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TROJAN BATTERY INTRODUCES VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR HYDROLINK SINGLE-POINT WATERING SYSTEM

Trojan Battery Co., the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has launched two HydroLink™ Trojan Tips video tutorials which provide important information on installing and using HydroLink to water flooded batteries, an important maintenance practice to maintain battery performance and longevity. One video focuses on general installation of HydroLink on any type of equipment using the single-point watering system to simplify maintenance, and the second video focuses on installing and using HydroLink in a golf car. Both illustrate how to use either a hand pump or a regulated hose supply to water Trojan batteries.

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THE MARRIAGE OF THE NEW MOODY DS 54

The deck is mounted on the new Moody DS 54 – a process known as the "marriage" among boat builders. The long-awaited moment is finally here and the joining of the hull and the deck is complete: this important step is known as the "marriage" among boat builders!

In the weeks leading up to the marriage, the builders were hard at work on the interior construction of the new Moody DS 54. The engine, tanks, electrics and, last but not least, the furniture were installed.

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DAME OVERALL WINNER 2013 AT METS

Recognition for our latest contribution towards making boating even more comfortable and more accessible came in no small measure today, following the announcement that our patented Vector Fin™ stabilizer design had been selected from 115 original entries, as the outright winner of this year’s prestigious DAME award for innovation at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS).

The Dame Award is the world’s number one international design competition for new marine equipment and carries a lot of industry prestige and a worldwide commercial impact. To win the DAME is the ultimate accolade for companies and innovators, and all the nominations for the

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DR. SHRINK PARTNERS WITH CLIMATE EXPEDITION

International shrink wrap supplier Dr. Shrink recently partnered with ToptoTop Global Climate Expedition. The company's shrink wrap will be used to protect the expedition vessel, Pachamama, over the winter in Cordova, Alaska and later in Antarctica. ToptoTop plans to achieve a world record by being the first to travel to all climate zones, over the seven seas to the seven summits, using only solar and wind power.
ToptoTop Global Climate Expedition began in 2002 and is a non-profit organization of volunteers from 47 nations. It's based in Switzerland, under the patronage of the United Nations Environment Program and the Swiss government. The yacht, Pachamama, Incan for Mother Earth,

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DON’T MISS DONALD DUBOIS, KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE DEC 1ST

Don't miss Keynote Speaker Donald Dubois and the many other great sessions that will be at the annual Boating Ontario Conference and Trade Show starting Sunday, December 1 through Tuesday December 3 at beautiful Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario.

Donald Dubois, President of Princecraft Boats, will kick off the Conference sessions on Monday morning as this year's keynote speaker. Princecraft, located in Princeville, Québec is one of the largest boat manufacturers in Canada building fishing boats, pontoons and deck boats. Donald will discuss how Princecraft Boats has continually manufactured boats in Canada for the past 60 years in a small Quebec town and

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NEW SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED AND ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO THE START OF THE 2013 BC MARINE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

Don’t miss out on the industry event of the year! Join the BCMTA and their members at the River Rock Casino Resort on November 27 and 28 for tips on building your business, networking, workshops, industry updates, and a stellar lineup of international speakers outlining how to translate the CUSTOMER experience into sales and business growth. Remember, 100% customer satisfaction = profitability. You don’t have to be a BCMTA member to attend. All marine industry professionals and business associates are encouraged to take advantage of this business networking event.

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BRP INAUGURATES ITS NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN QUERÉTARO, MEXICO

BRP recently inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico. In its facility located in Querétaro’s industrial park, BRP assembles Rotax engines for its Can-Am off-road vehicles, assembles the Sea-Doo Spark watercraft and manufactures composite hulls and decks for Sea-Doo watercraft. By 2015, the entire Sea-Doo watercraft line-up will be produced in the Querétaro facility. Once completed, the project will represent an investment of approximately MXN1.260MM (CA$100M) and should employ some 1,100 people by 2015. The Querétaro facility is designed to meet LEED certification standards. During construction, BRP

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GARMIN INTRODUCES SIDEVU AND DOWNVU SIDE-SCANNING SONAR

Garmin has just announced their new down and side-scanning sonar technology called SideVü and DownVü. Garmin will also be offering a brand new line of standalone echo fishfinders and echoMAP combination units with built-in DownVü capability. A software update that allows any new GPSMAP 500 and 700 series units to be DownVü compatible will be released in addition to these units. The company will also be offering the GCV 10, their SideVü and DownVü sonar black box with CHIRP scanning technology. The GCV 10 will provide a near-picture quality image and is compatible with the echoMAP 70 series, GPSMAP 700, 800 and 1000 series.

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TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW PUBLICITY OPPORTUNITIES

Each year the Toronto Boat Show's PR TEAM is asked over and over by media — "What's New?" Exhibitors who have benefited from the show's PR efforts in the past are aware of how effective show publicity can be for their business.
The show’s extensive publicity campaign reaches hundreds of influential journalists and broadcasters eager to learn what's new in the industry and at the Toronto Boat Show.
What you upload for the New Product Showcase will also be used for the show's PR efforts!

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MEET JEANNEAU’S NEW SUN ODYSSEY 349

Jeanneau will be debuting the new Sun Odyssey 349 at the Paris Boat Show, December 7-15, 2013. From the very first glance, the Sun Odyssey 349 captivates with her pure lines, generous interior volume and inviting cockpit. Designed by Marc Lombard and true to the values of the Sun Odyssey line, the 349 is the perfect combination of performance, comfort and safety at sea.

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BENETEAU SELECTS VIAGE GROUP AS ITS EXCLUSIVE POWERBOATS DEALER IN WEST FLORIDA

Beneteau America has named Viage Group, based in Sarasota, Florida, as the exclusive dealer for Beneteau’s Powerboats Division in Western Florida.
“The Viage Group is a new joint venture between longtime industry executives Eddie Russell and Barry Marshall. Their combined expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction give little doubt to the success our brands will meet with their support in Western Florida, and by extension the greater Florida Panhandle region”, commented Justin Joyner, powerboat sales manager for Beneteau America. “Beneteau is 100 percent

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IBEX HIRES LAURA SHERMAN AS THE NEW SEMINAR MANAGER

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) is pleased to announce the hire of Laura Sherman as the new IBEX Seminar Manager. IBEX is owned and produced by Professional BoatBuilder magazine and the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Sherman will work directly with Professional BoatBuilder magazine to manage the seminar series and educational content of IBEX. She has held positions in advertising at Professional BoatBuilder and WoodenBoat magazines since 2004 and as part of the show management team for The WoodenBoat Show since 2007. Sherman’s experience in advertising management, customer service, and event operations and promotions uniquely qualify her to manage the educational content of IBEX.

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NMEA LEADERSHIP CHANGES ANNOUNCED

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced that Johnny Lindstrom, a design engineer at Westport Shipyard, will become chairman of the NMEA board of directors effective January 1, 2014. Lindstrom will succeed David Gratton, who is completing a three-year term.

“Johnny will be highly effective in his leadership role as chairman,” said Gratton. “He is known for accomplishing in one hour tasks that take some people weeks or months. I know that our timeline for getting things done is going to change dramatically.”

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BOATCANWEST.COM LAUNCHES & CREATES BOATCAN ALLIANCE

Boatcan, an Internet advertising web service that began in the year 2000, and specializes in matching boat sellers with boat buyers, is expanding into Western Canada with the launch of a new website. Boatcanwest.com has been launched by Boatcan and it will focus on advertising boats for sale, products for sale and services for clients in the western part of Canada and beyond. The launch of the new search engine optimized website, also formally puts an "alliance" in place between Boatcan, Boatcan West, Canadian Yachting and Canadian Yachting West. The sharing of platforms of print and electronic media, makes the allied companies the largest combined marine web source in Canada.

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