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03/08/2007
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National Marine Manufacturers Association Coverage
Make Life Vest Part Of
Your Boating Apparel
[Fort Myers News-Press (FL) (Online), 03/04/2007]
...The National Transportation Safety Board recently asked the nation's
boat builders to increase adult life vest use by 3 percent a year for
the next five years. So earlier this month, the National Marine
Manufacturers Association made its staff wear inflatable life vests
at all of its meetings and press events during the Miami
International Boat Show...NMMA President Thom Dammrich also
announced his group and several others are lobbying for a congressional
bill that would give boat makers a tax credit when they provide PFDs...with
each new boat sold...
Court Ruling
Invalidates Discharge Exemptions
[Soundings (Trade Only), 02/01/2007]
By Melanie Winters
The chief lobbyist for marine manufacturers is teaming up with BoatU.S. to fight possible legislation they say could lead to onerous permitting requirements for boaters. "This is drop-dead serious," says Monita Fontaine, vice president of government affairs for the National Marine Manufacturers Association...The ruling, however, could have unintended consequences for recreational boating...NMMA lobbyists have been in touch with EPA officials to express the boating industry's concerns...NMMA even proposed language to exclude recreational vessels from any potential legislative action...NMMA and BoatU.S. are now working on a lobbying campaign to get recreational vessels exempt from legislation...NMMA is also meeting with individual members of Congress and issuing legislative briefs to educate them about this issue...
Discover
Boating Coverage
Cold Weather Means Hot Boat Show Deals For Shoppers
[Grayslake Journal (IL), 01/26/2007]
Boat shows offer one-stop shopping for first time and experienced boat buyers and there are a few key points to keep in mind when purchasing a boat. Boating is more accessible and affordable than some may think, especially when you consider there are brand new boat, motor and trailer packages that can be financed starting around $250 a month. With boats for every lifestyle and budget on the market, first-time buyers should do their homework prior to hitting the show floor. Discover Boating, a public awareness program on behalf of the recreational boating industry, offers the following advice...Consider usage...Consult the experts...Build a budget...Size it Up...Buy Smart...
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Living Outside
[Burlington Free Press (VT), 02/16/2007]
By Matt Crawford
All the snow that fell on Vermont in the
last few days will melt, and when it does, it'll mean the start of
Vermont's short boating season is on the way...According to Discover
Boating, the public awareness and educational arm of the National
Marine Manufacturers Association, boat shows are the best place to
shop for a new boat. 'There are a few key points to keep in mind when
purchasing a boat and picking the right time of year to buy can be
critical," said Carl Blackwell, vice president of Discover
Boating...Such buyers should do their homework before hitting the
showroom floor. Discover Boating offers the following advice:
(also found on DiscoverBoating.com)...
Boat Show Coverage
Industry Will Closely
Watch Sales At Miami Show
[Soundings (Trade Only), 02/01/2007]
By JoAnn W. Goddard
...Attendance at the NMMA shows held earlier this year, such as
New York National Boat Show and the San Diego Boat Show, has
been down, despite good weather, said Cathy Johnston, vice president of
Southern shows for the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
To help boost sales at Miami, organizers and exhibitors are offering a
variety of promotions..."We're really trying to put the urgency into
buying at the boat shows," said Johnston...The NMMA is spicing up
its third annual Grow Boating update with new format, featuring a
late night talk show style. Thom Dammrich, the NMMA's executive
director and Grow Boating Inc. president, will host the "show"...
Escape The Cold And
Cruise Into Spring At The 51st Annual New England Boat Show
[Daily Times Chronicle (MA), 02/21/2007]
The 51st New England Boat Show,
endorsed by the non-profit Massachusetts Marine Trades Association, is a
great place to start boating..."The New England Boat Show draws
tens of thousands of boat browsers and buyers in from the cold to a
world of summer in the heart of Boston," stated Kurt Saunders, MMTA
President...The New England Boat Show is a great place to learn.
In addition to dealers, service providers, manufacturers, brokers and
boat builders, there are plenty of non-profit and volunteer boating
organizations offering education and information to both new and
experienced boaters including the Discover Boating exhibit...