MINNEAPOLIS – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced that Regal Boats committed to continuing its support of MRAA’s world-class educational programming by partnering as an Education Champion member. Regal Boats, founded by Paul and Carol Kuck, has been dedicated to innovation ever since its inception in 1969. As an Education Champion, Regal directly […]
Author: Jerrod Kelley
2022 Special Report on Fishing Released
RBFF AND THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION PARTNERED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT FISHING PARTICIPATION IN THE U.S. For the 12th consecutive year, RBFF and the Outdoor Foundation partnered to provide a comprehensive look at fishing participation in the U.S. The 2022 Special Report on Fishing — released Monday, July 19 prior to ICAST 2022— explores […]
Sea Tow Foundation Announces Call for Entries for 2022 National Boating Industry Safety Awards
• Applications Accepted Through July 23 SOUTHOLD, NY, JULY 8 — The Sea Tow Foundation, in cooperation with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, announced the official call for entries for the “2022 National Boating Industry Safety Awards.” “The Sea Tow Foundation is excited to enter its fourth year hosting the National Boating Industry Safety Awards […]
Boaters Beware: E15 At Pumps Through Boating Season
This boating season it is going to be imperative to pay attention at the pump, as a new emergency rule will allow E15, a harmful fuel for boat engines, to be sold throughout the summer. E15, or gasoline that uses a 15 percent ethanol blend, is a widespread, common fuel type that can be harmful […]
Get Used to Pre-Owned Boats
In each monthly Pulse Report survey sent to dealers, one question we ask is, “What’s working?” We also ask the flip side, “What’s not working?” This month, with the MRAA’s Spotlight focus on the pre-owned boat market, we also added two questions to gauge their approach to the used boat market in terms of sales […]
11 Best Practices to Guide You to More Success in the Pre-Owned Boat Market
The word on the street is that expert advice has taken a hit lately, as certain parts of society seek out advice online in the form of YouTube videos, online influencers and other online outlets to find their own information to surmise a strategy for their business, health and life’s other decisions. Call me old-fashioned, […]
Hire Learning
For some marine retailers, the struggle to fill holes in their dealership is presenting difficult challenges and new approaches to recruiting and hiring Like many other people in the world, your “daily feed” is filled with coverage about rising inflation, spiked gas prices, war (and all the political dancing around it) and concern about interest […]
Share Your Passion and Knowledge; Become a Dealer Ambassador
Imagine if you could share your knowledge of recreational boating and your passion for the industry in a way that ensures your voice is heard. Sometimes it feels like you share your thoughts only to be overlooked. There is a way to share your insights and ensure your educated insights on boating issues are seen […]
Recreational Boating Industry, Outdoor Recreation Partners Kick Off Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
The recreational boating industry and outdoor recreation partners and agencies celebrate the Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, which runs February 28 through March 4, 2022. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are aquatic organisms that invade ecosystems beyond their natural, historic range and whose introduction can cause significant economic and environmental damage to regions. While AIS are […]
Strong’s Marine addresses Repair Event Cycle Times
Now in its 75th year and fourth generation of management, Strong’s Marine has long been the home of Super Service, and it’s not uncommon to hear President Jeff Strong speak on the importance of “client delight.” So it comes as no surprise, then, to note that when the topic of Repair Event Cycle Times surfaced […]
