During the 2020 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Business Meeting held on September 26, a total of 19 marine products received top awards. The Maretron® N2KBuilder® NMEA 2000® network design software was a winner in the new category of Marine Specialty Products.
The new IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience, launched by IBEX LLC, held virtually September 29 – October 2, 2020 ended the week with positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike.
Dometic’s Vancouver facility has received RINA Approval and Certification for its Optimus 5000 Electronic Power Steering System (EPS). The approval opens the door for growth in yachting and commercial marine markets for Dometic.
Entries are now open for a special one-off DAME competition to be awarded at the virtual METSTRADE Connect event on 10 December 2020. The DAME R&D Excellence in Adversity Award will celebrate the efforts of global equipment manufacturers that have kept design at the forefront of their development efforts during the pandemic challenges of 2020.
Despite the successful season enjoyed by many boating businesses, there are risks looming on the horizon for the recreational boating industry. For example, this past August President Trump announced a 10% tariff on raw Canadian aluminum being imported into the United States.
Four Winns and Glastron were honored to present The Boat Warehouse with the prestigious Large, Cambridge Lighthouse award for being the largest volume dealer with multiple locations. The award was presented at the dealership in Kingston, Ontario on Monday, August 24, 2020.
Polyform US is introducing new Pink Fenders to “Protect What Matters”. For the first time in recent history, we will be bringing awareness and funds to the fight against breast cancer in a new arena.
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) presented its 2020 Mel Barr Award to George Bellwoar, Perko Incorporated vice-president of sales and marketing. Named in the memory of marine rep Mel Barr, one of the founders of NMRA and its first president, the award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the improvement of the marine industry.
Manufacturers scored big at the 2020 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Business Meeting held on September 26, following the NMEA Virtual Education Week held last week. A total of 19 products received the top award, and the NMEA Manufacturer of the Year was named.
MarineMax recently announced the acquisition of SkipperBud’s and its affiliate, Silver Seas, deepening the North-South-West connection for both organizations and their customers.
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), being held virtually September 29 – October 2, 2020 announces the 2020 IBEX Innovation Awards winners.
September is the start of nation’s boat haul-out and winter storage season. As boaters prepare their vessels for a long winter nap it’s time to check the boat’s insurance policy for “Ice and Freeze” coverage.
The Thomson family and MacDonald Turkey Point Marina are thrilled to announce this past weekend that The London Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament raised over $10,000.00 and counting.
As the 2020 IBEX Online becomes “a virtual experience,” beginning September 29, top-quality, KICKER Marine Audio sound waves will still carry over the web. With the show theme, “Better Boats Begin Here,” OEM boat builders engaging KICKER Marine Audio through CPS get a direct line to what is new and trending in marine audio and accessories.
Two weeks ago, NMMA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), and the European Boating Industry (EBI) sent a letter to the United States (U.S.) and European Union (EU) trade officials…
A Few Words from Peter Harken and the Team: We started this company to build the best sailing products we could at a fair price. We’ve had good success doing it, and that makes us proud.
Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the world’s leading marine electronics manufacturer1, has announced that Manitou Pontoon Boats will install marine audio packages from Fusion® Entertainment, a Garmin Brand, as the standard-fit for select model year 2021 pontoon boats.
Over the September 12th weekend, President Donald Trump promised to loosen a restriction on the sale of higher-ethanol fuel blends like E15, which drew strong objections from the recreational boating community. Once final, the policy change would allow E15 to be dispensed from pumps made for lower-biofuel blends, including E10.
ABYC’s Technical Information Report, T-32, Design & Construction in Consideration of Aquatic Invasive Species, provides guidance on the design and construction of boats, trailers, engines, components, and accessories in order to minimize the spread of AIS.
The Michigan Boating Industry Association applauds Governor Whitmer for signing SB 745 into law on September 8th, restoring $8 million in funding to help keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes through a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to rebuild the Brandon Road Lock and Dam.