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4 New Partner Members join MRAA
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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

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Discover Boating family and friends on pontoon boat
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Anchoring Interest: How Discover Boating Attracts Future Enthusiasts

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently shared a story about the Discover Boating Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign and how it continues to build momentum and public interest for recreational boating. Here are three key takeaways marine dealers like you should understand about the initiative, which highlights the fun,

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MRAA advocacy
Advocacy

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

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Seattle Boat Company Lake Tapps
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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

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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

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Advocacy

Boat Smart from the Start

• BoatUS Foundation and United States Coast Guard Boating Safety Toolkit Despite the recreational boating season beginning to wind down, the safety of your customers and others on the water should still be of the utmost importance. Boating Education — Boater Safety As summer begins to change into fall, colder

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Advocacy

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

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Customer Interviews: A Game-Changer for Marine Dealers
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Customer Interviews: A Game-Changer for Marine Dealers

Dom Zappia, Area Director, Marine & RV, EasyCare, an MRAA Education Champion As a marine dealer, you know that closing the sale is just the beginning. What happens next can make or break your customer’s experience and your dealership’s reputation. That’s where the customer interview comes in — a powerful

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Service Messaging Success - Ducks in a row -boat storage
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Service Messaging Success

Message clarity. Early planning. Happier customers. Learn how one Certified Dealership approaches winter storage communication — and how you too can to find service messaging success.

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