Fueling the fun this summer
Canada’s marine industry has a perennial problem with the disparity between the price of fuel at an on-the-water marina and the fuel prices at big-volume highway outlets.
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Volvo Penta launches Assisted Docking retrofit upgrade
Volvo Penta is launching its Assisted Docking system as a retrofit upgrade for many yacht owners with Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System), from the year 2012 and onwards.
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RELiON Battery launches retail partnership with West Marine
RELiON Battery, a global lithium battery provider, announces that American-based boating supply company, West Marine, will now offer RELiON batteries in select stores across the U.S. and on www.westmarine.com.
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MarineMax Continues Technology Investments – Completes Investment in Boatzon
MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, announced on April 12, 2022, that it has invested in Boatzon. Boatzon, is the first 100 percent online boat and marine retailer providing secure direct marketplace services.
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Dr. Shrink, Inc. celebrates 30 years as a Global leader in Shrink Wrap
Dedication to its customers, world-class customer service, premium product offerings, and willingness to provide experienced advice on the proper way to shrink wrap are just a few of the reasons Dr. Shrink, Inc. has been in business so long. The company celebrates 30 years of success in April 2022.
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BoatUS Foundation: 3 Clean Refueling Tips for Boaters for Earth Day — and Every Day
At the first-ever Earth Day celebration in 1970, pollution was commonly accepted as the price of prosperity, and many Americans remained unaware of environmental concerns. Recreational boaters, however, could see the damage firsthand.
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ABYC encourages participation in Marine Service Technician Week
Join the industry in a weeklong celebration to recognize outstanding marine technicians. To bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working professionals who keep boats safe, reliable, and enjoyable, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has designated the last week in April as “International Marine Service Technician Week.”
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Price inflation and cottage country
First, I only received one letter regarding my comments last week, about pricing and the Luxury Tax on boats, and it registered strong disagreement with my suggestion.
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US electric outboard developer raises $15.5 million
As reported in Marine Industry News on APRIL 1ST, electric outboard motors and battery systems developer, Flux Marine, has raised US$15.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Ocean Zero LLC.
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Propeller-Driven Surfboards
The latest NMMA Canada newsletter reported on propeller-driven surfboards. We are seeing more and more of these in the United States, especially boards with electric motors and hydrofoil systems.
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Maple Leaf Marinas has announced the acquisitions of three Ontario Marinas
On April 4th, Dave Rozycki, President of Maple Leaf Marinas, announced the successful acquisitions of three Ontario Marinas…
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Le Boat Ownership Program expands across North America
The six brand new Horizon Plus boats announced in News Week Digest last week, join the expansion of Le Boat’s ownership program into Canada as exciting additions to the opening of the 2022 boating season in Canada.
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Ballard granted industry-first Type Approval by DNV for the FCwaveTM marine fuel cell module
On April 6th, Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) announced it has received Europe’s industry first Type Approval by DNV, one of the world’s leading classification and certification bodies, for its marine fuel cell module FCwaveTM.
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Allen Brothers becomes hardware partner of Sail Canada’s National Teams
Performance hardware manufacturer Allen Brothers has been named hardware partner of Sail Canada’s National Team and Development Squad leading into the next Olympic cycle.
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Can consumers really compare prices?
I’m the principal grocery shopper for a household of three and I know that a 3-pound bag of carrots is $2.99, a pound of sirloin steak at my butcher is $14.99, and so on. Two years ago, the bank valued my house, but a few weeks ago a much smaller house across the street, with a smaller and less desirable lot, sold for hundreds of thousands more than the bank’s value. I thought I knew what the house was worth. Turned out, I was way off…in a good way this time.
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NMMA Canada President Leads ICOMIA Meetings in London
NMMA Canada’s Sara Anghel was elected President of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) in May 2020. After nearly two years of virtual meetings, Anghel had the opportunity earlier this month to meet in-person with fellow ICOMIA executive committee colleagues in London, U.K.
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Mercury Marine captures record share at Palm Beach International Boat Show
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), continues to expand its presence and grow market share at key saltwater boat shows. During the recent Palm Beach International Boat Show, Mercury captured close to 60% share of total outboard engines at the show and almost 70% share of all outboard engines over 200hp on the water.
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Le Boat adds six new Horizon Plus boats to their fleet on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal
Le Boat, worldwide leaders in boat rental vacations, are excited to announce the addition of six new Horizon Plus boats arriving this March to their fleet on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal.
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Brunswick Corporation publishes 2021 Sustainability Report & announces hiring of company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer
Brunswick Corporation has published its 2021 Sustainability Report, “Together for the Planet,” highlighting the Company’s industry-leading sustainability achievements, while also announcing that it has hired Jennifer Koenig as the Company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer.
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BRP announces the return of the Can-Am motorcycle with an all-electric lineup
While not a boating story, we wanted to include this announcement by BRP because it relates to the company’s plans to offer electric versions of all their powersports products – ED
