May 31, 2017, Venice, FL – Boaterz n Bikerz of America Hull of a Tour4 is revving up for yet another awesome adventure July 15 – 22. This year’s event, dubbed “The Lobster Roll,” features a guided ride covering a thrilling mix of mountain and coastal terrain throughout New England including Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts […]
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How to Coach In the Heat of the Season
Memorial Day Weekend is a memory. The winter shows are over. The spring cleaning is done. All the boats once in storage are now in the water. The units sold at the shows have been delivered. And sales training is complete. Wait a minute! Do we ever stop learning or practicing our skills? Do athletes […]
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Boat Owners Warehouse Announces New Location
Boat Owners Warehouse – A fixture of the South Florida marine community since 1979 is excited to announce their fourth and newest location at 1830 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida. This location will join the other 3 stores located in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Riviera Beach. Slated to open April 12th 2017, this 7200 […]
A Seat at the Table
Today’s boating industry could teach politicians a thing or two about coming together for the greater good. And who knows? Perhaps we’ll get the chance. This week, the industry is gathering in Washington, D.C., at the American Boating Congress, which attracts people from just about every corner of the recreational marine business. While the No. […]
Marketing Certification to Consumers
One of the most frequently asked questions by dealers considering getting Certified is: “What is the industry doing to make consumers aware of the benefits of doing business with a Certified dealer?” The answer is: Quite a bit! First and foremost, we believe in empowering YOU to tell your story of how Certification makes you […]
MDCE Dealer Registration Off to a Record Start
MINNEAPOLIS, May 8, 2017 — Dealer registration for the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo launched with great momentum in April, setting a new opening-month registration record for the December event. With 193 total dealer registrations during the April Earliest Bird savings period, MDCE attracted a more than 15-percent increase in registrations compared to the […]
MRAA, Partners Send Message to Administration and Congress Regarding Broken Ethanol Policy
WASHINGTON, DC, May 3, 2017 – Yesterday, a letter was sent from MRAA and a group of industry partners to the Trump administration and Congress. The coalition of recreational boating and sportfishing interests urged action to fix America’s broken ethanol policy. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), National […]
MRAA, Outdoor Recreation Executives Publish Letter to Administration in WSJ
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 4, 2017 — In an open letter published yesterday in the Wall Street Journal, MRAA and executives from more than 100 outdoor recreation industry companies praised the agenda being set by Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke during the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency. These leading executives represent many […]