Author: MRAA

Recreational Boating Industry Supports Introduction of Boating Trust Fund Reauthorization

MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) backs a bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (SFRBTF). It was released on Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The reauthorization of the SFRBTF is a top priority of the recreational marine industry. 75 Years […]

MRAA Helps Unlock Relief for Marine Businesses in Minnesota Lead Key Ban Reversal

MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) applauds the Minnesota legislature’s passage of H.F. 4, which included a provision that has relaxed the state’s previously enacted lead key ban. Unlock Minnesota Coalition The MRAA, as part of the Unlock Minnesota Coalition, comprised of Minnesota-based businesses, worked together to shepherd […]

Texas Boating Bill Protects Consumers, Retailers

• Senate Bill 1267 Increases Transparency in Boat Transactions MINNEAPOLIS, June 10, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), along with a coalition of recreational boating organizations, commends the state of Texas for enacting Senate Bill 1267, signed into law on May 27 by Gov. Greg Abbott. This bipartisan legislation, classified as […]

MJM Yachts Commits to Platinum Partner Membership

MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) is excited to announce MJM Yachts, a premier builder of luxury performance yachts, as its newest Platinum Partner. This partnership highlights MJM’s commitment to supporting marine retailers and advancing the boating lifestyle through innovation, dealer collaboration and premium customer experiences. As a Platinum […]

Led by Northwest Marine Trades Association, Coalition Sinks Washington State Luxury Tax on Recreational Vessels

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), alongside its industry partners, is celebrating a monumental advocacy victory as the Washington State Legislature has officially tabled a proposed “luxury” tax on vessels (SB5801), protecting marine industry jobs and saving an estimated $70 million over the next six years — a […]

Qwest Pontoons Commits to Platinum Partner Membership

MINNEAPOLIS, April 29 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Qwest Pontoons commits to Platinum Partner Membership with the association. As a new Platinum Partner Member of the MRAA, Qwest Pontoons has joined like-minded marine businesses who are committed to driving innovation and supporting long-term growth within the dealer network. By […]