The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) conducted its 43rd Annual Meeting on December 13, where Michael Harbaugh, president at Vantage Recreational Finance, John Haymond, SVP at Medallion Bank, and Don Parkhurst, SVP at M&T Bank were elected to a three-year term on … Learn More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the final version of its Auto Rule, renamed the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule, earlier this week. The final language of the CARS Rule explicitly exempts marine retailers and other non-automotive dealers. The Marine Retailers … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to boating safety, launched its inaugural online conference for the current and prospective hosts of their 1300+ Life Jacket Loaner stations located nationwide. The conference, scheduled for March 5 to 7, will include a … Learn More
Barry Bierenbaum and Gail Bierenbaum, with Mongo Holdings announce its continued partnership with Keel Funds in the acquisition of Grande Dunes Marina in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Both entities are pleased with the continuing growth of their marina investment platform with the … Learn More
Miami-based real estate investment and development firm Integra Investments, through its Integra Marinas platform, announced the acquisition of Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage in Stuart, Florida, just north of Palm Beach. Developed in 2008 and purchased from Pamela Huizenga Alexander and Jay … Learn More
MarineMax recently established a Marine Service Technician Apprenticeship Program for the State of Florida. The program consists of hands-on mentor-led and online self-led training at an assigned Florida location. The program spans three years or can be shortened to 1.5 years with … Learn More
Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, manufacturer of boat storage equipment, celebrating its 70th year in 2024, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility and has signed a new partnership with P&D Marine Services in the UK. At almost 50,000 square feet, … Learn More
Boat Fix, a recreational boating telematics company that provides customized solutions for the boating industry through a combination of remote monitoring, GPS tracking, and sophisticated geofencing, uniquely backed by 24/7 live customer support has launched MARINA OPERATORS 24/7, a brand-new program focused … Learn More
The Yamaha Marine Technical School Partnership program (TSP) added three new schools to its growing list of participants, bringing the total number to 120 nationwide. Developed in 2015, Yamaha’s TSP program aims to develop a stronger marine technician workforce through a certified … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas introduced an artificial intelligence-powered content delivery system that will revolutionize how MRAA Members can find answers to their most pressing challenges and opportunities — and will do so faster than ever before. Introduced at Dealer … Learn More
