The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has opened exhibit and sponsorship reservations for its newly reimagined annual conference, Dealer Week. Companies looking to support and exhibit at the largest gathering of marine dealership personnel in 2019 can now reserve their space and explore sponsorship opportunities at DealerWeek.com. Dealer Week will feature the largest expo […]
Day: March 26, 2019
Tell EPA: Stop Year-Round Sales of E15
The EPA just announced their plan to move forward with year-round sales of E15 – putting millions of Americans at risk. Year-round E15 fuel sales are dangerous for anyone who operates machinery with small engines – including boats, chainsaws, and lawnmowers – because most don’t know the damage it causes or that it’s federally […]
MRAA Board of Directors Approves Policy Resolutions
The MRAA Board of Directors has recently approved the Advisory Council of Marine Associations (ACMA) annual list of policy resolutions. ACMA is comprised of associations in the recreational marine industries, state and regional marine trade associations, and other interested parties. The group serves as a sounding board for MRAA’s legislative priorities and the recreational boating […]
Interior Prioritizes Recreation Access with New Secretarial Order
Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt signed a secretarial order directing that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) adequately weigh public access for outdoor recreation – including hunting and fishing – when determining the appropriateness of the disposal or exchange of public lands. Identifying lands as available for disposal or exchange is required under […]
Dealer to Dealer: March 2019
How has boat show season impacted your outlook for the prime selling season and remainder of the year ahead? I found the show season to be good, but not stellar. The major price increase due to tariffs in Canada has caused sticker shock to potential boat buyers. High end product is selling, whereas mid-range product […]
