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NewsFirst four US boat shows were down on attendance but up on sales
The first four events of the winter boat show season in America came to a close last Sunday with a decline in attendance figures but positive reports of strong sales and qualified buyers.
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NewsLippert names VP of Innovation
Lippert Components Inc (LCI) has promoted Brian Hess to the role of vice president of innovation.
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NewsAppointment at World Cat
US-based fibreglass boatbuilder World Cat has named Alexandra Flora as its new marketing and international sales manager. The new role brings an opportunity for Flora to leverage previous international sales experience after working with World Cat’s marketing team for the past two years.
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Fort Pierce City Marina ready for bigger boats
A three-month, US$400,000 dredging project to deepen the entrance to Fort Pierce City Marina in Florida following Hurricanes Matthew and Irma in 2016 and 2017 has opened the marina to larger boats and is using the removed sand for the Indian River Lagoon Island.
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NewsInforma names new president of US boat shows
International boat show producer, Informa Global Exhibitions, has promoted Andrew Doole to head up its boat shows in the US, including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Miami Yacht Show and Palm Beach International Boat Show, as well as the St. Petersburg and Sarasota Suncoast shows in Florida. ...
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NewsELUX Marine launches electric pontoon boat
The upcoming Minneapolis Boat Show will see the debut of a new electric-powered, fiberglass “luxury pontoon boat” from ELUX Marine. The show runs from January 24-27 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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NewsLate actor’s family opposes sale of John Wayne Marina
The continuing saga of the John Wayne Marina in Sequim, Washington, now sees the late actor’s estate weighing in with opposition to the sale and has informed the port of Port Angeles that it cannot sell the facility without consent of the estate’s approval.
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ABBRA to host annual meeting in Ft Lauderdale
The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) is set to meet later this month for its annual meeting, billed as “the only conference designed by boatyard operators for boatyard operators.”
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Million-dollar marina fire reignites, sparks concerns over fuel spill
An overnight fire Tuesday that sank two houseboats and destroyed a third at Constitution Marina in Charlestown, Massachusetts, reignited Wednesday afternoon, forcing firefighters to return to the scene and sparking concerns about fuel leaking into the harbour.
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North Technology Group purchases Magic Marine, forms new division
North Technology Group (NTG) has purchased MBrands International BV, owners of the Magic Marine technical sailing apparel brand and Mystic kiteboarding accessories, creating a new division of NTG called North Actionsports Group.
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NewsUS boating industry marks seventh consecutive year of growth
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), 2018 marked the seventh consecutive year of growth for retail sales of new powerboats in the US. The American trade association announced a 4% year-over-year increase in unit sales of new powerboats to approximately 280,000 units, marking the highest total since 2007.
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NewsFinal call for Innovation Award entries
Tomorrow (Friday 11 January) is the deadline for submitting entries for the 2019 Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards.
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NewsUnited Yacht Sales reports 40% growth in 2018
Stuart, Florida-based United Yacht Sales has reported a 40% increase in sales during 2018, citing numerous positive economic indicators, high consumer confidence and “President Donald Trump’s changes to the tax code that allowed for the entire purchase price of a yacht to be deducted when used for business purposes”, the ...
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SeaVee Boats consolidates facilities, doubles manufacturing space
In an effort to improve efficiency and meet demand, SeaVee Boats is consolidating its Miami, Florida facilities into one campus with a new 220,000sq ft manufacturing facility located on 10 acres in nearby Medley.
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Navigare Yachting USA reinforces sales team
Keith McVeigh has joined Navigare Yachting USA as head of its yacht sales division. His efforts will channel growth through Navigare’s existing network of partner dealers as well as direct sales to individual investors in the US and Canada.
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Rhode Island show features student boats from marine trade program
The North Providence, Rhode Island school district’s marine trades program was the centrepiece of the recent Providence Boat Show; not only displaying and selling student-built boats but touting the program’s academic and work-placement success.
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Atlanta Boat Show targets younger audience, offers marine career opportunities
The 57th Atlanta Boat Show opens this week with new events aimed at younger boaters and a ‘Launch a Boating Career Day’ for university students.
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NMMA offers advocacy programs at US boat shows
This weekend marks the unofficial opening of ‘boat show season’ in the US, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is inviting boaters and the industry alike to attend its new advocacy sessions at select boat shows throughout the States.
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NewsMarineMax promotes staff
US boat retailer MarineMax has promoted Bryan Riley to regional service and parts manager at its Midwest and North Florida stores.
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NewsAppointment at Lippert Components
Marine seating manufacturer Lippert Components has named Lindsey Stults as its new director of business development within emerging markets.
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