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Appointment at Pursuit
Florida-based fibreglass boat builder Pursuit Boats has named Megan Foley Morris as its new marketing manager.
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NMMA Data Dashboard shows mixed economic news
The latest version of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Data Dashboard, which measurers performance indicators of both wholesale and retail boating sales as well as general economic indicators and trends, is showing a mixed bag of results that can be viewed as mostly positive.
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Appointments at Pinmar
US yacht refinisher Pinmar has announced a number of personnel appointments in the wake of its new facilities at Savannah Yacht Center (SYC) on the US east coast coming fully online.
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IJC under fire over continuing high water levels
The International Joint Commission (IJC) is coming under fire in the wake of its recent decision to reduce water outflows from Lake Ontario, a move that shoreline property owners say flies in the face of new data released by the US Army Corps of Engineers showing the lakes sitting far ...
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Positive Q4, 2019 FY for Johnson Outdoors
Continued momentum in fishing segment propels 14% sales gain for quarter, full-year revenue gain of 3%
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Marinas, insurers could help identify owners of storm damaged boats
Three months after Hurricane Dorian smashed its way through Grand Bahama and Abaco, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) is saying it and the insurance industry could help identify owners of derelict boats scattered across both islands.
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Appointment at Brunswick
Brunswick Corp has named Greg Falkner as general manager of its Lowe Boats division, effective immediately.
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SeaWide Distribution expands portfolio
Seawide Distribution, a US wholesale distributor of outdoor products, boat systems, consumer and marine electronics, is now an authorised distributor for Sonos products. Seawide says it is the first Sonos distributor for the marine market.
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New owner for SEA magazine?
US-based marine publishing and marketing veteran Arnie Hammerman says he is in the process of taking over the publishing of SEA magazine from Duncan McIntosh Company Inc, as well as Boating World. Both magazines ceased publication last week.
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Polish builder appoints US dealer
Poland’s Galeon Yachts has formed a new dealer partnership with Prince William Marine in the US.
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Miami River Commission approves yacht building, restaurant; neighbours vow opposition
The Miami River Commission has approved construction of a six-storey marine facility and adjacent restaurant along the Miami River proposed by Puntallana LLC, but local residents are vowing to fight the decision until concession are received from the developer.
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Brightbill named permanent MasterCraft CEO
The board of directors for US boatbuilder MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc have named interim chief executive officer Frederick Brightbill as the company’s new permanent CEO, effective immediately.
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Freedom Boat Club, Sea Ray win National Safety Award
The Sea Tow Foundation has awarded National Boating Industry Safety awards to two Brunswick brands, recognising the companies for their commitment to safety and sustainability.
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Miami show organiser seeks long-term deal
The Virginia Key Advisory Board (VKAB) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) met again recently to discuss maximising use of the island that hosts the trade association’s Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) and the Miami Marine Stadium.
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Hustler Powerboats founder dies
The high-performance boating industry is mourning the loss of Hustler Powerboats founder Paul Fiore, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 76.
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Sea Pro Boats chooses Dometic
Sea Pro Boats in the US has chosen Dometic’s SeaStar Optimus EPS and SeaStar Power Assist steering as standard equipment on its larger, high-horsepower boat models.
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Safe Harbor acquires US marina
An historic New Hampshire shipyard is the latest in a string of acquisitions by Safe Harbor Marinas, though the company remains tight-lipped about the purchase.
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SeaDek expands accessory offerings with Dek Defenders
SeaDek Marine Products, the US manufacturer of non-skid traction products, has announced the availability of Dek Defenders flat boat fenders, offering complete boat protection in a sleek, easy-to-stow and stackable package. Dek Defenders utilise 50mm of closed cell foam for durable boat protection with a honeycomb embossed surface pattern and ...
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City of Sequim proposes takeover of John Wayne Marina
In the continuing dilemma of what to do with the ageing, ailing John Wayne Marina, councilors from the City of Sequim, Washington voted unanimously to ask the Port of Port Angeles to transfer the marina to the city at no cost.