Changing Scene

  • NORTHERN LIGHTS INTRODUCES UNIQUE DIESEL EXHAUST CLEANING SYSTEM

    Northern Lights, specializing in marine power generation, propulsion and HVACR, will feature its unique Diesel Exhaust Cleaning System (DECS) at the 2013 Miami International Boat Show, February 14-18 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

    Based on DCL International’s MARINE-X™ system, DECS removes soot and particulate matter as it is emitted from the diesel engine. The air and water quality on and around the vessel is vastly improved, offering a clean, enjoyable environment for everyone on board.

    When equipped with DECS, exhaust gas is routed through a

  • SEAKEEPER TO SUPPLY STABILIZERS TO BRUNSWICK BOAT GROUP

    Seakeeper has been named Brunswick Boat Group's preferred supplier for stabilization systems.  Seakeeper's actively controlled gyros will be offered as options, with projects already underway on the Hatteras 77, and several new Sea Ray and Meridian Sport Yacht, Yacht and Sedan Bridge models in development.

    In making this commitment to Seakeeper, Brunswick Boat Group can now offer enhanced comfort and safety to its boat customers.  After

  • SEA RAY ADDS NEW DEALER GROUP IN QUEBEC

    Sea Ray Boats is pleased to announce the appointment of Groupe Thomas Marine to its leading network of more than 400 marine dealers operating on six continents. The company joins Marina Fortin in serving customers throughout the province of Quebec.

    Marina Fortin has been a top Sea Ray dealer for over 20 years and remains an important part of the Sea Ray dealer network.

    “The addition of Groupe Thomas Marine strengthens our already considerable presence in the Quebec market,” said Andy Graves, president of Brunswick Boat Group. “I am delighted to welcome the dealership’s 29 years of experience to the Sea Ray team. Groupe Thomas Marine is committed to offering first-class service to its customers and will undoubtedly maintain the standards of excellence that our boat owners expect and deserve.”

  • NMEA RELEASES NMEA 2000 EDITION 3.00

    The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has just released an extensively upgraded version of NMEA 2000®, the industry's open architecture network standard. New Edition 3.00 replaces version 2.20 and includes updates and additions to the NMEA Network Message Database, NMEA 2000® Main Document, and NMEA 2000® Appendices A and D.
     
    "While the NMEA Standards Committee created many improvements in the overall standard, significant changes occurred in the NMEA

    Network Messages Appendix B, which contains the Network

  • WARM UP FROM WINTER AT THE HALIFAX BOAT SHOW!

    The Halifax International Boat Show returns February 21 – 24, 2013 at Exhibition Park in Halifax. This event encompasses the largest and most sought after brands of boats and boating equipment in Eastern Canada and it’s all under one roof.

    The Halifax International Boat Show is the largest boat show in Eastern Canada. Exhibited boats range in size from 6' to over 30' and include runabouts, cruisers, motor yachts, sail boats, sailing dinghies, pontoon boats, bass boats, inflatables, RIBS and personal water craft.

    “For nearly four decades this show has not disappointed,” says Show Manager Scott Sprague. “This high caliber event

  • CPYB ONLY E-SEMINAR: RESCUING THE DEAL

    Pat Sturgeon offers this February 13th seminar as the first in a series of eleven Open only to CPYB Designated Yacht Sales Professionals.

    This e-Seminar will kick-off the series by discussing tips and techniques for the best ways to rescue a client or deal that may be slipping away.  We all know how frustrating it can be when all of your efforts to bring a deal to the table start to smolder and the deal is in jeopardy of burning up and disappearing from sight.


    When: Wednesday, February 13th at 12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern

  • 51ST VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW STARTS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7TH, 2013

    Embracing BC’s new statutory Family Day holiday, the 2013 Vancouver International Boat Show kicks off this Thursday, February 7 and runs through Monday, February 11, showcasing the newest boats and boating products and services from more than 250 exhibitors. With new features, speakers, and attractions at both the indoor venue at BC Place and the in-water venue at Granville Island, this year’s show proves once again why VIBS truly is Western Canada’s premiere boat show.
     
    Whether you’re new to boating or a long-time seadog, this year’s show, with its brand new dates and extended hours, makes it easier than ever for guests to get their boating season started. The addition of a third seminar stage at BC Place means attendees can now enjoy triple the entertainment and educational programming from top experts in the field; find

  • MEDIATION RESULTS IN POSITIVE NEWS FOR 2013 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

    The show organizers are very happy to report there is no longer a threat to the Vancouver Boat Show as a result of the labour mediation process between BC Place and BCGEU.
     
    While an employment agreement has not yet been reached, it has been confirmed there will be no threat of job action during the Vancouver Boat Show, or the move-in and move-out.
     
    This positive news comes following five very long days of mediation, and a decision today to break from mediation until after the event.
     
    The parties have put in a tremendous effort and have been able to come to an agreement on the non-monetary changes to the collective agreement.

  • HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2013 – WELCOME TO THE WATER!

    Chart a Course For Huge Savings! Shop for your next adventure at the Halifax International Boat Show, running from February 21 to 24, 2013 at Exhibition Place in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  This year's show is presented by the Atlantic Marine Trades Association (AMTA).

    See the latest in: 

    • Boats from 6’ to 40’
    • Runabouts
    • Sailboats
    • Cruisers
    • Kayaks
    • Personal watercraft

  • WEST MARINE ANNOUNCES “GREEN PRODUCT OF THE YEAR” WINNER AND BREAKTHROUGH NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2013 AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

    West Marine, the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, is proud to announce the winner of its fourth annual Green Product of the Year Award on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the West Marine booth at the Miami International Boat Show. An important component of West Marine’s BlueFuture® initiative to help create a sustainable future, the award hopes to encourage green product development throughout the marine industry.
    In addition to the Green Product of the Year, West Marine will feature their top picks for the most innovative new products for 2013.  Plus, show attendees can enter to win a $1000 Gift Card at the West Marine booth at the Miami International Boat Show.

  • PATTI TRAPP NAMED DIRECTOR OF QUALITY AT MERCURY MARINE

    Mercury Marine announced that Patti Trapp has been promoted to the position of Director of Quality.
     
    In her new role, Trapp is responsible for setting quality system standards and implementing them across all Mercury Marine functions.
     
    “Patti’s in-depth process expertise and engineering background are crucial for this role,” said John Pfeifer, Mercury Marine’s vice president of global operations.  “Plus, her passion for quality and building quality into the process used to make the product is key to continuous improvement in everything we do.”

  • BROWNELL TRAILERS, ROK BOAT STANDS AT VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW

    Brownell Trailers™, manufacturer of hydraulic boat trailers and ROK® Boat Stands, will be featured in booth 403 at the 2013 Vancouver International Show, February 7-11 at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

    Established in 1954, Brownell Trailers is the world’s premier manufacturer of fully submersible hydraulic trailers and the first choice of professionals for boat hauling equipment. Built for longevity, strength, safety, efficiency and reliability, a Brownell trailer produces labor savings and eliminates space problems by gunnel to gunnel storage.
    Unlike painted boat stands, ROK Boat Stands are rustproof, with fully galvanized bases and cast steel galvanized handles. Stackable and nestable with other major boat stand brands,

  • BOOT DÜSSELDORF GAVE WATER SPORTS INDUSTRY NEEDED BOOST

    Despite ice, snow and airport strikes, the recent staging of boot 2013 Düsseldorf, 44th International Boat Show Düsseldorf, in Germany attracted 226,300 visitors (45,000 came from 50 countries other than Germany). A total of 1,674 exhibitors from 63 nations showcased their yachting innovations and new water sports equipment and reported good business.
     
    “The existing circumstances could not have been less favorable for a trade fair event which is mostly targeted at end users. On more than half of the event days, the weather made it very difficult to get to the show. Many international guests who had booked flights had to cancel their visit to boot. But we still met the expectations of our exhibitors,” stated Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf. “The first days and the second weekend were extremely well attended. And the visitors who came had the economic potential to give the industry the boost it had been hoping for.”

  • WEST MARINE HOSTS NEW PRODUCT REVIEW DAY ON MARCH 8, 2013

    Event Invites Innovative Vendors to Pitch New Products to West Marine.  West Marine (Nasdaq:WMAR), the country’s largest retailer of boating supplies and accessories, today announced its New Product Review Day on Friday, March 8, 2013.  The event will be held at the Company’s Watsonville, California based Support Center located at 500 Westridge Drive.
    West Marine’s New Product Review Day allows prospective inventors and vendors to pitch new products to West Marine Category Managers for consideration and the chance to be sold in West Marine retail stores, and through its other channels of business includingwestmarine.com.  “West Marine is eager to meet innovators of new boating, fishing and sailing

  • TIDE TURNING FOR CANADIAN BOATING INDUSTRY

    Canadian recreational boating industry reports thirteen percent increase in new boats and engine sales totaling $2 billion
     
    The Canadian recreational boating industry began to see the tide turn for new boat and outboard engine sales with an estimated thirteen percent increase from October 2011 through September 2012 compared to the same period the previous year, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) second annual 2012 Canadian Statistical Abstract. The Abstract reveals statistics on Canada’s recreational boating retail sales, participation and boater demographics, the overall retail market, imports/exports and economic factors which impact the industry.
     
    “An increasingly stable U.S. economy combined with a modest increase in Canadian consumer confidence helped contribute to healthy growth within the Canadian recreational

  • RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE 2013 EXPLORES NEW STORAGE CONCEPTS

    The Renewable Energy Conference 2013 (REC) explores several new storage concepts being designed to help renewable energy become a more competitive and sustainable supply for consumers. We know wind and solar energy developers are courting many of the latest technologies including pump storage utilizing underwater ballons or underground caverns, but what's next? What challenges will these new technologies face when aligning with existing infrastructure? Is storage truly the "missing link" to developing renewable energy projects?

    Back again for its 8th year the Renewable Energy Conference "STORAGE" April 16 & 17, 2013

  • UPDATE ON CHANCE OF A LABOUR DISRUPTION AT BC PLACE

    Late last week, the show managers sent out a message to all exhibitors saying there could be a possible labour disruption at BC Place, one of the venues for the Vancouver International Boat Show. Show organizers felt it was important that exhibitors hear information directly from Canadian Boat Shows or BCMTA related to communications on this topic.
     
    Members of the BC Government and Services Employees Union (BCGEU) have provided strike notice to BC Place, allowing their membership to be in a legal strike position on/after Monday, January 28, 2013.

  • MAJOR SHOWING BY MARLOW AS THEY RELAUNCH MAINSHIP AT MIAMI

    Mr. David E. Marlow, Chairman of Marlow Acquisitions, LLC has announced that the rebirth of “America’s Trawler” will take place at the Miami International Boat Show next month, February 14-18, with the unveiling of the NEW Marlow Mainship 32. “I am excited, filled with pride and enthusiasm to bring this fine brand back to the boating public with a new 32’ sedan trawler filled with features that exceed today’s boaters demands,” stated David. This followed the all NEW Marlow Hunter 40 introduced at the Annapolis Show in October setting the standard for quality and comfort in the 40’ sailboat range.

    Marlow Acquisitions, LLC purchased all the assets of Hunter Marine Corporation and selected assets including the molds, tooling, and branding rights to Mainship in August of 2012. The NEW Marlow Mainship 32 will be built by Marlow Hunter at its’ manufacturing facility in Florida, the Hunter sailboat brand has been built for 40 years without an interruption.