Tag: Around the Industry

Dealership Tip: Boat Storage Drop-off Lot

• Minnesota dealership creates a boat drop-off lot for its storage and winterization customers No one would fault a boat dealer if they chose to maintain the status quo during the seasonal shift from summer to fall, where demand for their Service Department’s time is at its maximum. Demand for storage and winterizing customers’ vessels […]

2024 Boat Shows: Deadline Approaching to Participate in Discover Boating’s Boat Finder

Now is the time to get your brands listed among competitors in Discover Boating’s Boat Finder ahead of the 2024 boat show season—putting your boats in front of potential buyers before, during and after the show. The deadline for uploading boat information is Friday, Nov. 17. This free tool, exclusive to Discover Boating boat show brands, […]

MRAA, 700Credit Launch Guide to Fraud Detection & Prevention

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 2, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and 700Credit, an MRAA Education Champion, announce the release of a new MRAA Mini-Guide “Fraud Detection and Prevention in the Marine & Powersports Industry,” to help dealers understand fraud and implement detection tactics to prevent it. “Dealership fraud has become an $8B […]

Discover Boating Site Content Engages Boaters

Discover Boating, powered by MRAA and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), continues publishing timely website content to engage new and experienced boaters, providing tips and information relevant to this time of year. In September, Discover Boating highlighted the top 10 fall boating destinations inspiring new on-water adventures and reinforcing that boating season extends past peak summer […]

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Rejects Petition to Establish Vessel Speed Zone in the Gulf of Mexico

Friday, Oct. 27, the National Atmospheric and Oceanographic Administration Office of Fisheries denied a petition to establish a mandatory 10-knot (11-mph) speed limit, and other vessel-related mitigation measures, to protect the endangered Rice’s whale in the Gulf of Mexico. This decision comes ahead of the highly anticipated Final Agency Action on the Proposed Amendments to […]

A Guide to Fraud Detection & Prevention

As a business owner, you have seen and heard about scams that others have gotten caught up in. These increasingly sophisticated deceptions can create a lot of headaches for your staff and your finances. Your industry peers within the marine and powersports markets are experiencing the same pressures as you. To maintain a healthy business, […]

Discover Boating’s Year-Round Campaign, Brand Experience Attracts New Consumers

The past 12 months saw the launch of the new Discover Boating strategy, taking the industry’s collective effort to expand the market for recreational boating from a six-month marketing campaign to a robust, year-round brand experience beginning with winter boat shows and continuing throughout spring and summer. Powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and MRAA, […]

Gathering to Share Recreational Boating Priorities in Massachusetts

• Recreational Boating Industry Meets with Paul Jahnige, Director of Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager Last week members of the recreational boating industry met to welcome Paul Jahnige as the inaugural Director of Massachusetts’s Office of Outdoor Recreation (OREC), making the Bay State the 18th state in the […]

2023 Expo Hall to Feature the Most Exhibitors and Largest Floor Space in Dealer Week History

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 23, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that its annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo has set an all-time high for exhibitors, suppliers and manufacturers that have committed to display at the event held Dec. 4-7, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Expo Hall at the Tampa Convention Center […]