Labor Day weekend has arrived. You can help promote safe boating practices with customers and communities by sharing these trusted resources and safety tips. You can serve as a guide, strengthen customer relationships and help ensure your boating customers enjoy the water responsibly during one of the busiest weekends of
MINNEAPOLIS, August 28 — Grady-White Boats has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) as a Platinum Partner Member. This partnership highlights Grady-White’s ongoing commitment to supporting the dealer community and advancing the marine industry. As a Platinum Partner, Grady-White Boats shows its deep investment in the marine
57.9 million Americans went fishing in 2024, but churn continues to threaten long-term gains
Now is the time to realign, rebuild trust, and use tools like MRAA’s Scorecard Program to spark honest conversations that protect both brand and dealer health.
• A Q&A with Rick’s Small Sailboats, Florida-Based Dealer and MRAA Bronze Member By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager Rick Upson started his dealership, Rick’s Small Sailboats, with a simple goal: to share his love of sailing and help more people experience the joy of being on the water.
• 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
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
Dealer Week 2025 Hits Early Milestone with 100+ Exhibitors, Featuring Top Boat Manufacturers and Industry Innovators.
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
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
