• Boat loan delinquency performance increased by .28 percent in 2022, but still outperforms all other consumer installment loans The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) just launched their 2023 Annual Statistical Report (ASR). The ASR is a critical business tool, and the only report on the market, for developing, understanding, and supporting quality recreational marine […]
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Americans Continue to Find Their Best Selves in Recreational Fishing
• Fishing participation rose four percent in 2022, holding on to 2020 gains ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 11, 2023) – Following a record increase in participation in 2020, Americans continue to find enjoyment, companionship, and peace of mind on the water, according to data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2023 Special Report on […]
Discover Boating Introduces ‘A Way of Life: A Float On Story’ Video Series
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and MRAA, recently launched a new video series, “A Way of Life: A Float On Story,” which features the story of David Callejas, owner of Float On Boat Rentals in Austin, Texas, and his family’s boating journey. The new series will be distributed across emerging Hispanic and national […]
Skier’s Choice to Host National Dealer Meeting at Dealer Week 2023
TAMPA, FLORIDA, July 11 — Skier’s Choice recently announced it has selected the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ (MRAA) Dealer Week Conference & Expo as the location of its annual dealer meeting this December. The meeting will take place in the days leading up to Dealer Week 2023, held Dec. 4-7 at the Tampa […]
Response to the Beer vs. Boats Game
This guest MRAA Blog was authored by Parker Stair, Co-Founder of Radian IoT and represents his opinions on dealers and manufacturer inventory management, in response to MRAA President Matt Gruhn’s column on the same topic in the July issue of Soundings Trade Only. Hello Matt, In the July issue of Trade Only you presented a fantastic article […]
Outer Armor, SureShade, Viaggio Commit to MRAA as Partner Members
MINNEAPOLIS, — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Outer Armor by Commercial Sewing, SureShade and Viaggio Pontoon Boats as Partner Members. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers in its efforts to fuel the […]
How to be a Responsible Boat Captain — New ‘Discover Boating Safety Basics’ Video Launches
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and MRAA, launched episode three, “Captain’s Duties,” in its five-part digital video series Discover Boating Safety Basics, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance. In this episode, boaters will learn expert tips on being a responsible boat captain. The video covers best practices regarding topics such as fueling, speed, navigation […]
DiscoverBoating.com Publishes New Summer Sailstice Guide
• New Content to Help Your Customers Partake in the Global Celebration of Sailing The Summer Sailstice, the international celebration of sailing held annually around the summer solstice, kicks off Saturday, June 24. In honor of this celebration, DiscoverBoating.com published a Summer Sailstice Guide highlighting 10 sailing events happening around the country this weekend from […]
Advocacy & Boating Safety
As a dealer, customers look to you as a leader within the recreational boating community, and for that reason it is important you champion safe boating practices and compliance with all state and local laws and regulations. Ultimately, we want you to feel confident as a business owner and your customers to feel the same […]
Victory for Boat Dealers: Florida Amends Livery Insurance Requirements
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, on June 12, 2023, signed SB 418 repealing insurance requirements for boat liveries and absolves them from purchasing insurance to cover rental customers. This is a victory for Florida boat dealers. During the 2022 legislative session, the 2022 Florida Boating Safety Act (HB 493) passed, requiring boat rental facilities to insure […]
