March 27, 2025, Alpharetta, GA. – Radian IoT and Northpoint Commercial Finance announce a new groundbreaking pilot program leveraging Radian IoT’s state-of-the-art GPS tracking technology for direct testing among select Northpoint OEM and dealer customers. This pilot program featuring a sampling of Northpoint customers is designed to test the delivery of real-time insights into OEM […]
MRAA News
New Safe Boating Video Series from Discover Boating
• New video (E1S4) of the boating safety series offers tips for boaters on preparing their boat for new season ahead Discover Boating, powered by the NMMA and the MRAA, is helping you to engage your customers, offering a series of boating safety video that educate and connect with the next generation of boaters. These […]
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 […]
Spectrum Color Commits to Platinum Partner Membership
BROOKLYN PARK, March 24 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces Spectrum Color commits to Platinum Partner Membership and will be exhibiting at Dealer Week 2025 in Tampa, Fla. As a Platinum Partner Member of the MRAA, Spectrum Color plays an essential role in supporting the growth and success of the marine […]
MRAA Supports ‘25 in 2025’ Campaign
Campaign issues challenge to states to create the 25th office of outdoor recreation WASHINGTON — Along with leading outdoor recreation organizations from across the United States led by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas celebrates the launch of the ‘25 in 2025’ campaign, a challenge to states to create […]
Succession Planning for Boat Dealers: The Essential Toolkit
Ensure the future success of your boat dealership with MRAA’s Succession Planning Toolkit. Get expert resources to navigate leadership transitions smoothly and effectively.
Critical Menhaden Science Funding Falls Short Again in Virginia
• Recreational angling, boating and conservation community disappointed that state legislative efforts to fund menhaden science in the Chesapeake Bay failed in session (RICHMOND, Va.)— During the 2025 legislative session, Virginia lawmakers again failed to approve multiple efforts from both sides of the aisle to provide funding for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to […]
Dealer Finder Tool Increases Introductions
Discover Boating’s Dealer Finder tool continues driving potential boat buyers to dealer sites in the U.S. and Canada. The number of introductions to dealers from the U.S. Dealer Finder is up 26% year over year, and Canadian Dealer Finder introductions have increased 48% since this time last year. As today’s consumer buying behaviors continue to shift, the Discover […]
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 […]