April 1, 2021, the United States Coast Guard implemented regulations requiring that certain boats have mandatory engine cut-off devices. This regulation requires that operators of vessels less than 26 feet in length, with open-helm stations, must wear a link that shuts off the engine in the event an operator is
MRAA and our coalition partners are continuing to push back against Right to Repair legislation that surfaces throughout the country, as this presents a serious risk to boat users who may have had their engine improperly modified or repaired. MRAA is currently monitoring and pushing back against Delaware House Bill
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Board of Directors unanimously approved the adoption of the association’s 2021 advocacy priorities. The priorities were put together through responses to an industry-wide dealership survey where respondents ranked issues from most to least important. The responses were tabulated and the final recommendation was
Fifty-five million Americans age 6+ went fishing in 2020 according to preliminary data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2021 Special Report on Fishing. These 5 million new and returning anglers, who are younger, more diverse and live in urban areas, represent 10% growth in fishing participation in
Tampa, FL, Apr. 21, 2021 — DockMaster Software is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with Opportunities Bridge to provide DockMaster clients with DMPay, an online payment portal where their customers pay invoices online, in a secure cloud environment. “Bringing online payment functionality to DockMaster will elevate the
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 recovery grant from the Massachusetts office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) to help market their 2021 Stay Local Boat Ma program. Yesterday Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, MOTT Executive
Union Marine is excited to announce they are expanding their operation with a new location in Issaquah, WA. Located just five minutes from Lake Sammamish, this new location will feature MasterCraft, Bennington Pontoon and Boston Whaler boat brands. The 11,000 sq ft showroom will offer design centers & interactive activities
Compliance Preparation and Compliance Certification Program offers Marine, RV, Powersports Dealers with ability to demonstrate “good faith” compliance effort ATHENS, GEORGIA, USA, February 1, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — “Compliance, when it comes to identifying and protecting against identity theft, protecting against any form of trafficking with terrorists, terrorist organizations, and sympathizers,
Yamaha Marine has announced a video series designed to give novice boaters basic tips while emphasizing the importance of safety on the water. Hosted by Yamaha Pro and social media influencer Tyler Anderson, Yamaha’s Boating Academy aims to help educate new boaters on a wide variety of useful topics including
Hagadone Marine Group based out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is upping the boat moorage game in a big way. The largest project by Hagadone Corporation in over 12 years has officially been announced. Craig Brosenne, President of Hagadone Marine Group, has publicized the $15 million dollar construction of the region’s
