Category: Featured

Texas Boating Bill Protects Consumers, Retailers

• Senate Bill 1267 Increases Transparency in Boat Transactions MINNEAPOLIS, June 10, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), along with a coalition of recreational boating organizations, commends the state of Texas for enacting Senate Bill 1267, signed into law on May 27 by Gov. Greg Abbott. This bipartisan legislation, classified as […]

5 New Partner Members Join the MRAA

MINNEAPOLIS, March 31, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces five new Partner Members — Gtechniq Marine, Lahzo, Mannix Marketing, TruVideo and Shore Hitch — joined the association recently. Through Partner Membership, marine manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers showcase their dedication to the industry’s growth and success. By aligning with MRAA’s […]

MRAA Participates in Small Business Legislative Council Fly-in

• MRAA Government Relations Team Meets with White House and Congressional Leadership WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Government Relations Team recently participated in the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) fly-in in Washington to discuss small business issues impacting recreational boat dealers and potential regulatory hurdles in the […]

Volvo Penta & MRAA Partner in Dealer Development, Training

• New initiative designed to equip dealers with expertise & tools to enhance service departments and drive business growth Volvo Penta is working together with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) to increase its education offerings beyond Volvo Penta’s already robust library of trainings to help dealerships develop additional competencies. The collaboration starts […]

Ascent Dealer Services, BH-USA Newest MRAA Partner Members

MINNEAPOLIS, February 28, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Ascent Dealer Services and BH-USA as its newest Partner Members. Through Partner Membership, marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers demonstrate their commitment to supporting the growth and success of the marine industry. By aligning their brands with the […]

MRAA Announces 2025 Board of Directors

MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 21, 2025) – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Joe Lewis as Chairman and four new additions to its board of directors. Lewis of Mount Dora Boating Center and Marina in Mount Dora, Florida, is the longest serving board member, having been on the MRAA Board since 2009. He previously served […]