MINNEAPOLIS — October 20 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces the National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) has joined as a Partner Member.   The NMLA, founded in 1979, specializes in educating current and prospective lenders in marine financing procedures, promotes the extension of credit to consumer and trade borrowers, maintains alliances with […]

MINNEAPOLIS — October 12 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces the Dealership Advantage and Derema Group have committed to Partner Memberships.   “We are excited to have Dealership Advantage and Derema Group join the MRAA as our newest Partner Members,” says Allison Gruhn, MRAA Director of Business Development. “Both of these companies […]

The Sea Tow Foundation in cooperation with its North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council, announced the official call for entry for its “National Boating Industry Safety Awards.” The 2020 contest features an enhanced series of categories which recognize top boating safety programs and campaigns within the for-profit segment of the recreational marine industry. This year’s […]

Correct Craft is honored to represent our industry, North Carolina, and Florida at the White House’s fourth annual Made in America event on Monday, October 5th. President Trump invited 50 companies, large and small, to showcase their products in this year’s celebration. Parker Boats and Nautique Boat Company will represent their respective states. The Correct […]

MINNEAPOLIS — July 23, 2020 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Ocoee, Florida-based Boat Outfitters has joint the organization as a Partner Member. Boat Outfitters specializes in the sale of accessories, replacement parts and custom-engineered projects within the marine industry. Through its parent company, Teak Isle Mfg., it has also transitioned […]

  MRAA Adds Four New Partner Members   MINNEAPOLIS —  June 23 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces four new partner members in Atilus, Dealership Toolkit, Kenect and Medallion Bank. “We are thrilled to add four new members to our influential group of partnering businesses,” said Allison Gruhn, Director of Business Development. […]

BRISTOL, Ind. – Barletta Boat Company, a manufacturer of high-quality pontoon boats, announced plans today to expand its operations in Elkhart County and nearly double its Indiana workforce, creating up to 250 new jobs over the next few years. “With homegrown Hoosier companies like Barletta at the helm, Indiana will continue driving its economy forward, […]

Industry-wide effort to help Americans find the safe, restorative power of boating and fishing amid COVID-19

MIAMI – Just before the Coronavirus changed all of our lives, Omar Fakhri and his son Laithe drove to South Florida from their home outside Dallas, Texas, to pick up the 230 Reef Runner center console that they won in the Battle Breast Cancer Giveaway at February’s Miami International Boat Show. It couldn’t have been a better […]

Vantage Resource Group recently introduced its Vantage Certified Clean program. Vantage outlined the program as follows: EFFECTIVE – EPA Certified Peroxy HDOX is surface Disinfectant. According to the EPA and CDC, PEROXY HDOX has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19. EFFICIENT – Application using the Patented Tornador® Tool enables your dealership to Sanitize a […]