Author: MRAA

MRAA Announces 2025 Great Dealerships to Work For; Trailblazer Award Recipient

• Award recognition highlights marine retailers committed to strong workplace culture and employee experience MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 28, 2026) — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recognized 21 2025 Great Dealerships to Work For and named its second annual MRAA Trailblazer Award recently at Dealer Week in Tampa, Fla. Randell Seyfert, President of Captain’s […]

What the No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026 Means for Marine Dealers

• MRAA Advocacy update: New bill addressing boat loan interest deduction will make boat ownership more affordable for everyday Americans WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2026) — The No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026, recently introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, proposes extending the above‑the‑line loan interest deduction available for American‑made motor vehicles to include […]

MRAA Releases 2025 Marine Retail Compensation Study to Help Dealers Strengthen Their Workforce

• New research provides critical benchmarking insight into compensation, benefit and workforce structure across marine dealerships MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 30, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has released the 2025 Marine Retail Compensation Study, delivering the most comprehensive, marine-specific analysis of dealership compensation and workforce trends available in the industry. Developed in […]

MRAA Board Member and Marine Industry Leader Testifies at Legislative Hearing; Underscores Need for Increased Boating Access

• House Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Hearing: Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors By MRAA and NMMA On January 13, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a hearing titled “Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors” that focused on access to […]

MRAA Recognizes Dealer Advocacy Leaders with 2025 Dealer Ambassador Awards

• Two Dealers Honored for Outstanding Commitment to Protecting Boating Access and Advancing Advocacy TAMPA, FLORIDA – Dec. 18, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas recognized two outstanding dealer advocates during its annual awards luncheon at the 2025 Dealer Week Conference and Expo, presenting the MRAA Dealer Ambassador Award to Tom Whowell […]

MRAA Launches ‘Dealership of the Future’ Task Force to Accelerate Marine Retail Transformation

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced the formation of a “Dealership of the Future” Task Force, a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to confront the rapidly intensifying forces reshaping the marine retail business model and to provide dealers with a clear roadmap for long-term success. The creation of this […]

Dealer Week 2025 Schedule

• Plan Your Experience at the MRAA Conference in Tampa It’s not easy leaving your dealership behind and planning to fully immerse yourself — and perhaps many of your teammates — into the Dealer Week 2025 event. It can be challenging to corral and stay on top of all the info regarding your flights, hotel […]

Skier’s Choice Upgrades to MRAA Boat Brand Partner Level

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Skier’s Choice has advanced to a Boat Brand Partner. The move deepens the a valued longtime member’s investment in marine retailers and elevates dealer success throughout the industry. Skier’s Choice is the manufacturer of Supra and Moomba performance inboard wakeboard […]

MasterCraft Upgrades to MRAA Boat Brand Partner Level

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced today that MasterCraft, a longtime MRAA member, has upgraded its partnership to the Boat Brand Partner level, strengthening its commitment to supporting marine retailers and advancing dealer success across the industry. MasterCraft, a global leader in building reliable, comfortable and high-performing […]