MINNEAPOLIS, February 2, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that the MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program will make its boat show debut next week at the Seattle Boat Show. During the event, MRAA Director of Programs Jason Walz will educate attendees and Pacific Northwest marine retailers on the benefits this new offering can provide to them.
“Participating in this event is a huge opportunity for MRAA’s new program because it’s also the first time pre-owned boats have been on display at the Seattle Boat Show,” says Walz. “We will be able to use the excitement and momentum generated by this new boat show feature to educate both dealers and consumers about the advantages of the MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program. In today’s supply-constrained marketplace, pre-owned boats offer a potential solution for dealers with low inventory levels. The new boat inventory shortage can also make pre-owned boats an attractive option for consumers. When a boat earns certification status, the boat buyer can have peace of mind, knowing the boat has passed the program’s rigorous criteria.”
Unveiled in December at Dealer Week 2021 in Austin, Texas, the MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program is designed to create a better pre-owned boat experience for both dealers and customers. For buyers, it generates a level of unmatched trust between them and the dealer. Marine retailers gain confidence in locating, evaluating, marketing and selling quality pre-owned units using the program’s proven process. With backing from Titan Certified and Boat History Report, the MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program adds a level of third-party verification to give both buyer and seller peace of mind, which enriches the boat ownership experience.
“For the first time in its 75-year history, the Seattle Boat Show is featuring a display dedicated to pre-owned boats from a variety of dealers,” says Katy McPhail, Seattle Boat Show Director. “We’re very excited that MRAA will be there on opening weekend, Feb. 4-6. Our goal is to educate boaters on the different advantages of buying new or pre-owned so they can make the decision with confidence.”
About MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program
The MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program is owned and operated by MRAA Dealer Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. Through a licensing agreement, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas provides MRAA Dealer Solutions and the MRAA Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program with marketing and staffing support. MRAA Dealer Solutions’ supporters include: MRAA, Titan Certified and Boat History Report. For more detailed information on the program, visit www.CPOBoats.com, or contact Jason Walz at 315-256-2878 or jason@mraa.com.
About the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas
At the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, we believe that for the marine industry to thrive, the retail organizations that interact with the boaters in their community must thrive. With that in mind, MRAA works to create a strong and healthy boating industry by uniting those retailers, providing them with opportunities for improvement and growth, and representing them with a powerful voice. For more information, visit MRAA.com or contact us at 763-315-8043.
About Titan Certified
Formed in 1996, Titan Certified of Bellingham, Washington, has developed, for all industries, the ability to economically certify a vehicle that will comply with ASTM/OEM standards. We are the founder and leader in used vehicle lab testing for the automotive industry, with over 800,000 vehicles tested in the United States and over 20,000 internationally. Titan Certified Pre-Owned Testing Programs are the only programs in the United States and Canada that precisely determine the “real time” internal condition of an engine and transmission. For more information, call 360-334-9350; titancertified.com
About Boat History Report
Boat History Report is the leading provider of boat background data and information, serving used boat buyers, sellers, dealers/brokers, marine surveyors, law enforcement and finance and insurance companies. Founded in 2005 and based out of Florida, Boat History Report has amassed over 120 million unique records and more than 1.4 million significant negative events. On average, Boat History Report finds that 1 in 17 used boats has a significant negative event in its history — a startling statistic that reinforces the importance of having this information. As the most trusted resource for watercraft history information, Boat History Report helps its clients make better lending and purchasing decisions and has become an essential step in the used boat buying process. For more information, please visit BoatHistoryReport.com or email us at info@boathistoryreport.com.
About Seattle Boat Show
The West Coast’s Largest Boat Show, the Seattle Boat Show is held Feb. 4-12, 2022, at Lumen Field Event Center & Bell Harbor Marina. The Seattle Boat Show, celebrating its 75th anniversary, is presented by Union Marine and sponsored by Basta Boatlifts, S3 Maritime, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Peoples Bank, Golden Boatlifts and City Loo. For specific details about hours, exhibitors, seminars and attractions, visit www.SeattleBoatShow.com.
