MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 30– The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that De Antonio Yachts has expanded its support of the marine industry by joining as a Platinum Partner Member. This elevated level of partnership reflects De Antonio Yachts’ strong commitment to dealer success, customer satisfaction and the advancement of the recreational boating industry. […]
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Four New Partner Members Join MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS, August 31, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) proudly welcomes Alumacraft, Liqui Moly Marine, SpeedPro Norcross and WRS Consultants as its newest Partner Members. By joining as Partner Members, these companies showcase their dedication to the growth and success of the marine industry. Through alignment with MRAA’s mission and programs, […]
MRAA Launches Sales Leadership Certification for Marine Dealerships
New Position-Specific Certification program to help sales leaders grow, coach teams and drive results.
Advocacy Session to Address State and Local Wake Regulations
• Facing the Next Wave: How Dealer Action Protects Access and Your Bottom Line MINNEAPOLIS, September 22, 2025 — Recreational boating activities, including wake surfing, face scrutiny across the country. Proposed regulations threaten to restrict access to waterways and limit where and how your customers can enjoy their time on the water. To address this […]
Seattle Boat Company Begins Lake Tapps Marina Rebuild
• Temporary services in place while construction transforms marina for 2026 boating season Lake Tapps, WA – September 17, 2025 Seattle Boat Company announced it has officially begun the long-anticipated rebuild of its Lake Tapps Marina, a full renovation project designed to bring modernized facilities and improved customer amenities to the popular Lake Tapps boating […]
Priority One Announces Integration with Lightspeed’s DMS
MRAA Partner news: Dealers can instantly connect customers with Priority One using the Lightspeed platform St. Petersburg, FL (September 18, 2025) – Priority One Financial Services, a virtual F&I company for marine, RV, trailer and equipment dealers, recently announced an integration with Lightspeed dealer management system. Dealers can now instantly connect customers with Priority One […]
Meet Trucordia Marine
Trucordia Marine — The New Name Behind the Coverage Solutions You Trust After more than four decades of serving the recreational marine industry, Belter Insurance Agency has officially rebranded as Trucordia Marine — now joined by Boater’s Insurance Agency (BIA), a nationally recognized name in retail boat and yacht coverage solutions. Together, we’ve united under […]
MAPOceans Act Passes Senate
• New legislation would modernize accessibility to saltwater recreational fishing regulations and marine waters navigation information WASHINGTON, September 12, 2025 – Saltwater anglers, hunters and marine recreationists joined the, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, National Marine Manufacturers Association, American Sportfishing Association and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in cheering Senate passage […]
Wake-Up Call: What’s Next for Marine Retail
Our industry is being fundamentally reshaped, but Dealer Week can help businesses regain perspective.
Attention Dealers: Discover Boating Marketing Leadership Summit Offers You Exclusive Insights
• Special marketing event created for senior-level leaders at NMMA member manufacturers and MRAA members dealerships NMMA is hosting a one‑day 2025 Discover Boating Marketing Leadership Summit exclusively for senior-level marketing leads at NMMA manufacturer companies and MRAA member organizations. Scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2025 in Tampa, Fla., this invite-only event […]
