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Recreational Boating Continues Rebound
As 2013 comes to a close, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced it anticipates the U.S. recreational boating industry to continue its post-recession climb, with an estimated 5 percent increase in new powerboat retail sales. The increase comes on the heels of the industry’s 2012 rebound, when new powerboat retail sales increased […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Ohio Gets Boating Education Grants
If you plan to operate a boat in Ohio in 2014, you should have ample opportunity to find a approved boating safety education course near you, thanks to recent grants awarded to the state’s community boating safety education programs. According to an article published on December 8 in the Toledo Blade newspaper, […] Read More
35 Heartland Dealers Make Top 100 List
Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000105 EndHTML:0000014133 StartFragment:0000003583 EndFragment:0000014097 Boating Industry magazine, a leading trade publication for marine dealers, has announced its annual list of the Top 100 Boat Dealers in North America for 2013. This year, 35 of the dealers on the list fall into the Heartland region. “These dealers represent the best […] Read More
Waterway Bill Could Benefit Recreational Boaters
A bill that passed the House of Representatives in late October, H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013, could have benefits for recreational boaters. “We have national highway and air transportation systems. This is the first time since 2007 that Congress is moving forward with a much needed […] Read More
New Online Course Available for Inland Boating
Whether you’re new to boating on our inland waterways or just need a refresher, a new online course from the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) and the BoatUS Foundation can help you cruise with confidence. The “Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes” course will teach you to recognize features, “read” the river and lock […] Read More
BoatUS Urges People to Take Precautions with E-10 Gas and Winter Storage
Are you putting your boat away for the season soon? Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) says recreational boat owners need to take special precautions with E-10 gas and review their insurance policy before they put their boat to bed for a long winter’s nap. Otherwise, they may be in for trouble […] Read More
NMMA 2013 CSI Award Winners Include 21 Heartland Builders
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced 29 recipients of the 2013 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards for the award period from April 2012 through March 2013. Twenty-nine boat and engine manufacturers were recognized for excellence in customer satisfaction as part of the NMMA’s CSI program, including 21 that […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Marine Sales Welcomes Kentuckiana Yacht Sales to Family
Marine Sales of Pickwick has announced the purchase of Kentuckiana Yacht Sales in Gilbertsville, Ky. The acquisition includes a 10,000-square-foot showroom located at 5888 Hwy 641 North, three miles south of Kentucky Lake Dam. “We are excited to be expanding our sales operations into the Kentucky Lake area,” said Ron Martin, Marine […] Read More