BoatPAC, the joint political action committee of MRAA and NMMA, will host two upcoming events in Florida with key members of Congress and industry champions. Next Tuesday, Aug. 27, BoatPAC will host Congressman Mike Waltz in the Orlando/Daytona area at Mission Inn from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. BoatPAC then heads to Tampa for an […]
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Nautical Ventures Takes Over Management at Anglers Marina
Through a lease-option, Nautical Ventures Group has taken over operations of Anglers Marina in Dania Beach and will rebrand the entity as Nautical Ventures Marine Center. On the 10-acre site, Nautical Ventures will build a new 200-unit drystack, a 15,000 square-foot state-of-the-art showroom, a six-bay parts service facility, a ship’s store, a waterfront restaurant with […]
Four Service Providers Commit to MRAA Platinum Partnership
Digital Power Solutions, Epic Finance, Keller Media Works, and Total Control Software have committed to the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas at the Platinum Partner level. Through Partner Membership, marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers commit to align their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA works to provide the dealer body in […]
Dealer to Dealer: August 2019
As we push toward the end of the prime selling season, what is the one goal you want to accomplish by the end of the year? “Figure out why our new boat sales are lacking behind 2018 when every other aspect of our business are well ahead.” – Joe Lewis, Mount Dora Boating Center “The […]
NMLA Releases Annual Statistical Report
Portfolio boat lenders expecting positive business during 2019; boat loan delinquency performs below 1% for 7th straight year. The most comprehensive marine finance market study of lending trends and operations in the United States has been released by the National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA). The 2019 Annual Statistical Report provides detailed data relating to the […]
Continuous Certification: It’s Like Learning How to Swim
Last week, MRAA Lead Certification Consultant, Bob McCann, used the analogy of learning how to swim during our MICD Certification consultant training. You can imagine it… You’re a kid in a pool. A trusted adult is standing a few feet away and motions you to swim toward them. At the last second they take a […]
Tiara Yachts | Tiara Sport Makes Three-Year Commitment with MRAA on Dealer Certification
Tiara Yachts and Tiara Sport along with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas have partnered together to bring the Tiara dealer network a pathway to delivering a greater customer experience through a 3-year commitment to the Marine Industry Certified Dealer program. To encourage participation by their dealer network, Tiara Yachts and Tiara Sport will […]
A Peek Behind the Curtain
Do you know about the people who show up every day to do work on your behalf – advocating for the marine industry and the talented people who work the front lines? We are your marine trades associations and collectively we are the National Marine Trades Council. Last week, around 30 marine trades association professionals, […]
Edmonston Elected Chairman of Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
BoatUS Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Edmonston has been elected chairman of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council. Senior-level representatives from state and federal wildlife agencies, saltwater and freshwater fishing organizations, recreational boating groups, recreational boating and fishing industries, conservation organizations, tribal representatives and the tourism industry comprise the 18-member body. The council […]
Bridge Marina Hosts Representative Mikie Sherrill
Bridge Marine is an active MRAA member and represents the association on the BoatPAC Board of Directors. Last Friday, Representative Mikie Sherrill visited Bridge Marina in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey to discuss the controversial closure of the lake because of harmful algae blooms. Ray Fernandez, President of Bridge Marina indicated that the New Jersey Department […]
