• Fifth episode in digital video series focused on safe boating operation, Powered by Progressive® Insurance As part of the brand’s efforts to reinforce safety guidelines, Discover Boating launched the final episode in its five-part digital video series in partnership with Progressive® Insurance. In episode five, “Capacity and Carriage Requirements,” viewers learn about necessary boat capacity requirements as […]
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Mocama Marine Joins MRAA as Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Mocama Marine as a new Partner Member. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers in its efforts to fuel the success of the marine industry. Support […]
Cautiously Optimistic at ‘Cliffside’
• Lenny Sims, VP Business Development/Strategy – Specialty Vehicles for J.D. Power and the MRAA Discuss Insights on the 2023 Q2 Marine Market Drew Mick, MRAA: April saw a small decline across all boat types in traffic views. Is there any reason for that dip? Lenny Sims: When we look at the data, there’s all […]
Discover Boating Canada Launches New ‘Dealer Finder’ Tool
Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), announced the expansion of its popular Dealer Finder tool in the U.S. with the launch of the new Canadian Dealer Finder on DiscoverBoating.ca. This tool conveniently connects boat-buying consumers directly with nearby dealers. Click here to visit the new Canadian Dealer Finder Since launching […]
4 Tips to Help Your Dealership Manage Inventory
It’s been a wild ride for your business these past few years. For a while there, the boat market was incredibly favorable (when you could get boats in inventory), and you were enjoying some healthy profit margins. But today, it’s time to face the reality of a changing market. If you’re anything like your peers, […]
Dealer Week 2023 Registration Opens
Under the theme of “RECALIBRATE: Learn. Adapt. Transform.”, Dealer Week 2023 provides dealers with educational programs, up-to-date training from industry experts, as well as exclusive access an expansive expo hall packed with boating’s leading manufacturers, suppliers and service providers.
Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Opposes Vessel Speed Restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico
• Collaboration Needed in Conserving Rice’s Whales WASHINGTON, D.C. July 18, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and other leading organizations representing the recreational fishing and boating industry urged the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reject a petition to establish a year-round 10-knot (11 mph) vessel speed limit and other […]
Discover Boating Introduces ‘A Way of Life: A Float On Story’ Video Series
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and MRAA, recently launched a new video series, “A Way of Life: A Float On Story,” which features the story of David Callejas, owner of Float On Boat Rentals in Austin, Texas, and his family’s boating journey. The new series will be distributed across emerging Hispanic and national […]
Skier’s Choice to Host National Dealer Meeting at Dealer Week 2023
TAMPA, FLORIDA, July 11 — Skier’s Choice recently announced it has selected the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ (MRAA) Dealer Week Conference & Expo as the location of its annual dealer meeting this December. The meeting will take place in the days leading up to Dealer Week 2023, held Dec. 4-7 at the Tampa […]
Tips and Resources for Summer Boaters
• Discover Boating shares timely web and social content with consumers interested in boating tips, resources and ways to get on the water With summer in full swing, boating is top of mind as many Americans prioritize experiences, outdoor recreation and work-life balance. Discover Boating, powered by MRAA and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), is sharing […]