All articles by Tony Esposito – Page 60

  • Big Thunder Florida at PGA Marina
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    Big Thunder Marine expands to Florida East coast

    2020-06-16T13:16:00Z

    A hallmark in performance boating is expanding beyond its Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri roots with a new ‘Fountain-focused’ facility at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

  • US boating
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    Sea Tow survey: Members plan more boating closer to home

    2020-06-15T08:13:00Z

    Boaters in the US will be doing more boating closer to home and will make other modifications to their boating habits, according to a survey from the country’s leading provider of on-water assistance.

  • US boating
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    US boating deaths down in 2019, Florida leads states

    2020-06-12T08:45:00Z

    While the total number of boating accidents in the US increased slightly in 2019, the number of boating deaths is down, according to the US Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics Report released Wednesday.

  • Raphael Sauleau
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    Fraser CEO sees bright future for superyachts

    2020-06-10T13:50:00Z >> , By

    Raphael Sauleau: “We’re receiving a steady stream of enquiries and inspection requests” Hopeful, yet confident. That is how Fraser Yachts CEO Raphael Sauleau feels as the world begins coming out from under COVID-19 restrictions. Sauleau describes a 2020 that began very strongly for the 75-year-old brokerage, management ...

  • SailTime PowerTime
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    SailTime enters powerboat market, adds new franchise

    2020-06-10T08:35:00Z

    SailTime, a pioneer in the fractional boat club economy, has added a franchise in Portland, Oregon, and entered the powerboat market – just in time for a boom in boating interest from people who’ve been locked-down by COVID-19 and have had to dramatically alter their summer travel plans.

  • Washington
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    Great American Outdoor Act set for Senate passage

    2020-06-08T08:00:00Z

    The US Senate is poised for a procedural vote today that should lead to passage Tuesday of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which combines and expands two major conservation and access provisions by permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at its existing US$900m appropriation and reduce ...

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    How the virtual world is transforming the way our industry operates

    2020-06-05T13:29:00Z >> , By

    When the COVID-19 pandemic settled in and millions of people around the globe began sheltering and working at home, organisations and industry scrambled to make a new virtual existence a reality. The recreational marine industry was among them. From team meetings to boat shows, the industry adapted quickly. When the ...

  • Alumacraft Boats
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    BRP closes Alumacraft Arkansas plant, consolidates in Minnesota

    2020-05-29T14:44:00Z By and >>

    BRP will shutter its Alumacraft Boat operation in the state of Arkansas, eliminating 90 jobs and consolidating manufacturing at its existing facility in St Peter, Minnesota, according to a company news release and local reports. This on the heels of Wednesday’s announcement that the Canadian outdoor recreational products company is ...

  • Clarks Landing Yacht Sales
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    Pandemic drives US boat sales

    2020-05-26T14:12:00Z >> , By

    “Sales have exploded over the past four weeks.” That sentiment, expressed to IBI by Clarks Landing Yachts Sales general manager Dave Patnaude, is seemingly shared by a variety of boat dealers across the US. His two locations in Maryland and one in New Jersey have seen around US$4m in sales ...

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    Invincible Boats lives up to its name

    2020-05-26T13:18:00Z >> , By

    Despite losing about six weeks of production to the COVID-19 pandemic, Invincible Boats is on track to reach its calendar year 2020 production goals, though its fiscal fourth quarter – which ends in July – will likely offset gains made in the first half of the fiscal year. Exempt from ...

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    New Zealand faces America’s Cup dilemma

    2020-05-22T14:34:00Z > , By

    The New Zealand government is faced with losing the prestige and financial incentives of hosting the America’s Cup or giving up the huge advantage gained from its yeoman effort to contain the coronavirus early. And amid teams clamouring for information, the Kiwis are playing their cards close to the vest. ...

  • SeaVee Boats
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    SeaVee Boats resumes full operations

    2020-05-21T06:00:00Z

    SeaVee Boats’ consolidation of three small manufacturing facilities into a 220,000sq ft production centre last December achieved the goals of improving manufacturing flow, but no one could suspect the new facility would help the Medley, Florida-based custom builder manoeuvre its way through a global pandemic.

  • US boat sales
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    US continues to open more boating ahead of “unofficial season” onset

    2020-05-20T15:40:00Z

    From Maine to California, more state and local governments are easing restrictions on boating amid National Safe Boating Week observations and ahead on the unofficial start to the boating season, the Memorial Day holiday weekend. And many operators are optimistic.

  • Burger Boat
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    Burger Boat Company in hiring mode

    2020-05-20T15:01:00Z

    Burger Boat Company, the 157-year-old builder of custom yachts and commercial vessels, is in hiring mode.

  • Northwest Boats
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    Renaissance Marine reopens amid changes

    2020-05-19T14:27:00Z

    Renaissance Marine, maker of Duckworth, Weldcraft and Northwest aluminium boats, reopened late last week ahead of Washington state’s Phase 2 reopening plans, but amid myriad changes that many manufacturers may be facing. The Clarkston, Washington-based builder resumed operations under a provision allowing non-essential businesses “to preserve the value of their ...

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    As US Northeast reopens, marine businesses hope to salvage the season

    2020-05-18T14:55:00Z > , By

    As states throughout the US begin reopening their economies in phases, in the Northeast, boat dealers, rental operators and charter companies are facing an uncertain season; already shortened due to stay-at-home orders and not being included in Phase 1 openings. In New York state, where charter fishing operations remain closed, ...

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    American Boating Congress: US economy should see year-end rebound

    2020-05-15T13:42:00Z > , By

    Low oil prices, small business and manufacturing to lead recovery

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    American Boating Congress opens in DC and 800 other locations

    2020-05-14T13:09:00Z > , By

    NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer said Americans will seek outdoor adventures close to home for the foreseeable future More than 800 members of the US boating industry descended on Washington, DC for the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) Wednesday, but did so via laptop, tablet and mobile phone ...

  • Virtual Palm Beach International Boat Show
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    35th Palm Beach show to take place this week in virtual form

    2020-05-13T14:21:00Z

    The 35th Palm Beach International Boat Show and the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) American Boating Congress (ABC) take place this week and both are being held online for the first time ever as the US recreational marine industry initiates ways to move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • OneWater Marine web pic
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    Revenues up 27% at US mega-dealer OneWater

    2020-05-07T13:56:00Z By and >>

    Mega boat retailer OneWater Marine has reported a strong start to the second quarter, driven by used-boat sales and finance & insurance which offset the volatility created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company reports new-boat sales ticked up just under 1% – from US$126.9m to US$127.9m, while pre-owned sales jumped ...