All USA articles – Page 186

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    MasterCraft redesigns entry-level product line

    2019-07-19T09:13:00Z

    MasterCraft Boats is revamping its entry-level NXT product line for the 2020 model year to “deliver a more athletic and refined look with an all-new interior, exterior, and even more performance,” according to a company news release.

  • Strong North American demand for personal watercraft contributed toward BRP’s record Q3 results
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    US powerboat registrations continue to climb through May

    2019-07-18T13:51:00Z

    New powerboat registrations in the US were up 3.3% through May on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis but up just 1% on a rolling 3-month year-over-year scale, according to the latest data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

  • Erie Canal
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    BoatUS to host Erie Canal community engagements

    2019-07-18T11:32:00Z

    American boating advocacy group BoatUS is spearheading a community engagement program that seeks input from boaters on potential upgrades to New York State’s Erie Canal, a popular boating destination and part of North America’s Great Loop cruising route.

  • Fire
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    Fire destroys Key West Boats facility, production uninterrupted

    2019-07-18T07:22:00Z

    It took two local fire departments an hour to bring under control a fire that destroyed the Tooling Shop and damaged an administrative building at Key West Boats in Dorchester County, South Carolina over the weekend.

  • Fawcett Boat Supplies
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    Annapolis Inflatables sold

    2019-07-17T13:38:00Z

    Two long-time Annapolis, Maryland marine businesses will be combining forces now that Fawcett Boat Supplies has completed its acquisition of Annapolis Inflatables (AI).

  • Hurricane Matthew
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    Delays to hurricane repairs hurting Florida economy three years later

    2019-07-17T10:33:00Z

    Jacksonville, Florida’s Fernandia Harbor Marina sits nearly empty and awaiting completion of some US$10m in repairs needed following Hurricane Matthew’s 2016 destruction, and the local economy has been feeling the effects.

  • US boat sales
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    US pontoon, watersport, fishing and trailer boat sales up

    2019-07-16T14:52:00Z

    NMMA releases latest Statistical Abstract for 2018

  • Invincible Boats
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    EagleTree Capital acquires Invincible Boat Company

    2019-07-16T14:46:00Z

    New York-based private equity firm EagleTree Capital has acquired a majority stake in Invincible Boat Compan

  • Annapolis Waterfront
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    ABYC inaugural educator training conference next week

    2019-07-16T13:25:00Z

    The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will host its inaugural Marine Service Technology Educator Training Conference from July 23-25 at the Hornor Maritime Center in Annapolis, Maryland.

  • Bob's Machine Shop
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    NMMA honours Bob’s Machine Shop with Global Star export award

    2019-07-15T14:02:00Z

    Recognising members who exemplify export success through a demonstrated commitment to exporting, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US has named Bob’s Machine Shop as a 2019 Global Star export honoree.

  • Allison-Scharnow
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    Chris-Craft unveils two new models

    2019-07-15T10:49:00Z

    US boatbuilder also has plans for future plant expansion

  • Vetus Maxwell expansion
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    Vetus-Maxwell expands American headquarters

    2019-07-15T09:20:00Z

    Marine systems supplier adds offices, a training centre and 17,500sq ft of warehouse space to existing US facility

  • Cobalt Boats president Paxson St Clair will move to a part-time role focused on dealer development and sales strategy
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    Management changes at Malibu

    2019-07-12T10:14:00Z

    Tennessee-based Malibu Boats Inc announced a number of executive management changes on Thursday in the wake of news that Paxson St Clair will step down from his role as president of the company’s Cobalt Boats brand in order to spend more time with family.

  • Colorado flag
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    Colorado boating under threat by invasive species

    2019-07-11T12:59:00Z

    The state of Colorado has seen a dramatic rise in the number of invasive mussel-infested boats, which some officials say could lead to a shutdown of boating activities in the state’s 38 drinking water reservoirs.

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    Energy Solutions appoints US distributor

    2019-07-11T09:10:00Z

    UK-based Energy Solutions has chosen Aquamare Marine to distribute its new Marine Iso-Boost Transformer range in the US. Aquamare will be responsible for all sales, service and spare parts.

  • US boat sales
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    1,300 US dealers receive Customer Satisfaction Index award

    2019-07-09T14:34:00Z

    More than 1,300 US boat dealers have been recognised by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) with its 2018 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award and just over 900 were recognised for excellence in customer service.

  • 42ft Lexus Sport Yacht
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    Lexus begins social media campaign for LY 650

    2019-07-08T13:42:00Z

    Lexus, the luxury automobile division of Toyota Motor Corp, has begun a social media ‘tease’ campaign for the launch of its LY 650 sport yacht scheduled for September.

  • Flag of Oregon
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    Oregon to charge wakeboat permit fee

    2019-07-05T13:31:00Z

    The Oregon Legislative Assembly has approved a towed watersports program that includes a biannual US$124 permitting fee. The bill now awaits Governor Kate Brown’s signature.

  • Tested in Baltimore, the original Mr. Trash Wheel concept has proven effective in removing plastics and other floating debris from harbour areas
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    Yamaha partners to create marine trash interceptor

    2019-07-04T13:17:00Z

    Yamaha’s US marine business unit has entered into a partnership with environmental stewardship company Clearwater Mills LLC to design and build a device that can collect and remove plastic waste and other floating debris from coastal stormwater systems.

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    Marquis appoints national sales manager

    2019-07-04T10:04:00Z

    Marquis Yachts has named Scott Nault to the position of national sales manager, responsible for the Pulaski, Wisconsin-based builder’s Marquis, Carver and Lexus yachts lines. He will also oversee dealer development and product education.