All articles by Tony Esposito – Page 88
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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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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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Taxes, infrastructure, pollution are major hurdles to yachting in India
High taxation, a lack of proper facilities and rising pollution levels are impeding the growth of yacht tourism in India, an industry expert says.
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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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Barletta Pontoons names new dealer
Barletta Pontoons in the US has signed Atwood Lake Boats, the state of Ohio’s largest pontoon boat retailer, as its newest dealer.
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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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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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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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US builder winds down operations
Panga Marine in the US is shutting down operations and is being offered for sale as a “turn-key boat manufacturer”, according to owner Rob McDaniel and the listing agent.
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St Lucie County close to SY repair yard deal with Derecktor
A new superyacht repair yard is one step closer to fruition at the Port of Fort Pierce, Florida, the details of which should be settled by mid-February.
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Eliminator Boats sold
California-based Eliminator Boats has been sold from receivership to RevLine LLC, an investment group headed by Eliminator general manager Jake Fraleigh and his business partner, Todd Mobraten, for a reported US$1.5m.
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Long Island Marina on the market for US$8.8m
12-acre parcel on the Peconic Bay has been a commercial property since 1887
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Two named to Michigan Boating Hall of Fame
Two veteran members of the state’s marine industry were inducted into the Michigan Boating Hall of Fame recently, one posthumously.
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