• New Powerful Suite of Services Helps Boat Builders, Dealers and Chandleries Identify Concrete Leads and Compete in a Crowded Marketplace Partner Press Release Santa Monica, Calif. – MDS Brand, industry-leader in boat builder and dealer technology solutions, announced today the next revolution in lead generation tools with the release of its Visitor Reveal Suite. […]
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EasyCare Upgrades to MRAA Education Champion
MINNEAPOLIS, June 23 –The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that EasyCare, an APCO Holdings brand and a leading provider of F&I solutions, training and dealership development, has leveled up its partnership. The MRAA Education Champions collaboration aims to deliver top-tier finance and insurance products, service training and business development support to marine […]
Recreational Boating Industry Supports Introduction of Boating Trust Fund Reauthorization
MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) backs a bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (SFRBTF). It was released on Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The reauthorization of the SFRBTF is a top priority of the recreational marine industry. 75 Years […]
MRAA Helps Unlock Relief for Marine Businesses in Minnesota Lead Key Ban Reversal
MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) applauds the Minnesota legislature’s passage of H.F. 4, which included a provision that has relaxed the state’s previously enacted lead key ban. Unlock Minnesota Coalition The MRAA, as part of the Unlock Minnesota Coalition, comprised of Minnesota-based businesses, worked together to shepherd […]
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 […]
Black Boaters Summit Comes to 3 Cities this Summer
• MRAA Dealers Welcome to Participate Now in its third year, Discover Boating’s partnership with the Black Boaters Summit is expanding to three vibrant markets. Each major city is home to a strong and growing Black boating community: The Black Boaters Summit is an exclusive, RSVP-only lifestyle event designed to celebrate culture, community and the […]
IDS Launches Marine Division to Provide Specialized Expertise and Strategic Partnerships
Wake Forest, NC – Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) is proud to announce the launch of IDS Marine, a division dedicated exclusively to serving the marine industry.
MJM Yachts Commits to Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) is excited to announce MJM Yachts, a premier builder of luxury performance yachts, as its newest Platinum Partner. This partnership highlights MJM’s commitment to supporting marine retailers and advancing the boating lifestyle through innovation, dealer collaboration and premium customer experiences. As a Platinum […]
Dealer Week 2025 Surpasses 100 Exhibitors Milestone, Signaling Strong Industry Momentum
Dealer Week 2025 Hits Early Milestone with 100+ Exhibitors, Featuring Top Boat Manufacturers and Industry Innovators.
Led by Northwest Marine Trades Association, Coalition Sinks Washington State Luxury Tax on Recreational Vessels
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), alongside its industry partners, is celebrating a monumental advocacy victory as the Washington State Legislature has officially tabled a proposed “luxury” tax on vessels (SB5801), protecting marine industry jobs and saving an estimated $70 million over the next six years — a […]
