Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, is driving strong earned media coverage for winter boat shows that reinforces retail boating’s value at the local market level. Recent coverage positions boat shows as the most practical way for consumers to explore boating. Moreover, boat shows are a hands‑on, in-person and expert-led (often by boat dealers!). […]
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What the No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026 Means for Marine Dealers
• MRAA Advocacy update: New bill addressing boat loan interest deduction will make boat ownership more affordable for everyday Americans WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2026) — The No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026, recently introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, proposes extending the above‑the‑line loan interest deduction available for American‑made motor vehicles to include […]
Boating Industry Marketing Leaders Unveil Direction to Accelerate Market Expansion
• Industry webinar clarifies roles for Discover Boating, manufacturers and dealers, and shares how to measure success The Market Expansion Advisory Group, comprised of marketing leaders from member companies of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), announced details of their market expansion strategy to accelerate long-term industry growth amid changing consumer […]
Turn Slow Months into Strategic Wins for Your Dealership
• Why Offseason Cash Flow Matters for Marine Retailers By Brenda Cline-Kereakes, Chief Operating Officer at Line\5, an MRAA Platinum Partner For many marine retailers, seasonality is a familiar rhythm. Spring and summer bring showroom traffic, strong unit sales and packed service schedules. Then the calendar turns, temperatures drop and consumer urgency softens. The offseason can […]
MRAA Board Member and Marine Industry Leader Testifies at Legislative Hearing; Underscores Need for Increased Boating Access
• House Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Hearing: Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors By MRAA and NMMA On January 13, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a hearing titled “Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors” that focused on access to […]
The Great Marine Dealer Reset
Why 2026 Must Be the Year We Reinvent the Dealership Business Model.
Boat Dealers’ 2026 Roadmap to Success
Trying to predict the future is futile, but these strategies can help you prepare for the ride
National Powersport Auctions Releases 2026 Auction Calendar
POWAY, CALIF. (December 17, 2025) – National Powersport Auctions (NPA), a nation’s leading provider of powersports, RV and marine remarketing services, has officially released its 2026 Auction Calendar, helping dealers plan for another strong year of buying and selling across all NPA locations. The 2026 schedule maintains the same structure dealers have come to rely […]
Lightspeed Honors Top Marine Dealers and Manufacturers with 2025 Excellence & Innovation Awards
• Recipients Honored for Repair Event Cycle Time Advancements TAMPA, FL – [December 9, 2025] Lightspeed, the leading dealer management solution for the marine and recreation industries, proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 Marine RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) Excellence & Innovation Awards. The honors were presented Tuesday, December 9 during MRAA Dealer Week […]
Dealer Week 2025 Schedule
• Plan Your Experience at the MRAA Conference in Tampa It’s not easy leaving your dealership behind and planning to fully immerse yourself — and perhaps many of your teammates — into the Dealer Week 2025 event. It can be challenging to corral and stay on top of all the info regarding your flights, hotel […]