All USA articles – Page 194
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NewsUS pontoon, watersport, fishing and trailer boat sales up
NMMA releases latest Statistical Abstract for 2018
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NewsEagleTree Capital acquires Invincible Boat Company
New York-based private equity firm EagleTree Capital has acquired a majority stake in Invincible Boat Compan
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NewsABYC inaugural educator training conference next week
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.
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NewsNMMA honours Bob’s Machine Shop with Global Star export award
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.
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NewsVetus-Maxwell expands American headquarters
Marine systems supplier adds offices, a training centre and 17,500sq ft of warehouse space to existing US facility
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NewsManagement changes at Malibu
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.
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NewsColorado boating under threat by invasive species
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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NewsEnergy Solutions appoints US distributor
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.
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News1,300 US dealers receive Customer Satisfaction Index award
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.
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NewsLexus begins social media campaign for LY 650
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.
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NewsOregon to charge wakeboat permit fee
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.
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NewsYamaha partners to create marine trash interceptor
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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NewsMarquis appoints national sales manager
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.
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NewsAlaska’s DMV boat registration aimed at derelict boats
Alaska is now requiring all motorboats in the state to register and title with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as a way of preventing abandoned and derelict boats, but not a lot of boat owners are aware of the new law which took effect in January.
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NewsMarineMax takes on MJM Yachts line
US boat retailer MarineMax has been made an official dealer for MJM Yachts on the west coast of Florida as well as Stuart and Palm Beach, Florida.
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NewsGarmin extends supplier agreement with IBBI
Kansas-based electronic equipment manufacturer Garmin International has extended its existing supplier agreement with the US-based Independent Boat Builders Inc (IBBI) equipment buying consortium through 2024.
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Sea-Doo recalls coolers that can trap people inside
Just one month after a recall of 60,00 Igloo marine coolers, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of some 2,500 BRP Sea-Doo marine coolers because the latch can lock automatically, possibly trapping someone inside.
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NewsHealthy 2018 sales for US pre-owned boats
Pre-owned boats represented 71% of all unit sales in America last year – considered a healthy level for the overall market
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NewsSureShade appoints director of manufacturing
Kirk Fistick has been named director of manufacturing for SureShade, a US maker of retractable sunshade systems for the marine and outdoor industries.
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