Advocacy
Tax Relief Delivered to South Carolina Recreational Boaters
Gov. McMaster signs H.3858 into law after a years-long effort amongst several organizations across the recreational boating industry.
April 8, 2026
Gov. McMaster signs H.3858 into law after a years-long effort amongst several organizations across the recreational boating industry.
MRAA participated in a bipartisan Capitol Hill briefing focused on federal boating access policy and the infrastructure investments that support public access to U.S. waterways.
Recreational Boating Top Performing Sector WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today released new annual economic data highlighting the continued strength and significant economic impact of outdoor recreation in 2024. According to the new BEA Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, nominal gross output for
MINNEAPOLIS, March 10, 2026 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced that 11 companies made a commitment to the association as Standard Partners through the end of January. The addition of these companies expands the network of organizations that support the marine industry and the retailers who
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) will convene top marine industry leaders for the inaugural MRAA Industry Summit, taking place April 6–8, 2026, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
• MRAA Certified Dealer Wins 2 Neptune Awards MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 24, 2026) — MRAA Certified Dealer Marine Connection is the inaugural recipient of the Dealership Experiential Marketing Award for its launch of Aiata Boats into the North American market at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The dealership also earned
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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”