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10/19/2006
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National Marine
Manufacturers Association Coverage
NMMA Certified Boats Featured On Boats.com
[Soundings: Trade Only, 10/01/2006]
The National Marine
Manufacturers Association has teamed up with Internet retailer boats.com to educate the public about the advantages of purchasing new
boats that are NMMA certified. Boats must be built to United
States Coast Guard standards, as well as the more comprehensive industry
standards developed by the American Boat & Yacht Council in order to
achieve NMMA certification..."Boats.com is dedicated to
increasing consumer interest in boating and driving new boat sales,"
boats.com general manager Eric Monday said in a statement. "By working
alongside the NMMA, we help boat buyers make an informed buying
decision and ensure that the boats our customers buy are built with
quality and safety as the highest priority."...
NMMA Wins PR Awards For Chicago Show Promos
[Soundings: Trade Only, 10/01/2006]
The Publicity Club of Chicago recently handed three Silver Trumpet
Awards to the National Marine Manufacturers Association for its
outstanding public relations efforts on the 2006 Chicago Boat, RV &
Outdoors Show. The NMMA received awards for marketing its
overall show media coverage, community relations for its Discover
Boating Patch program, and special events for the in door river and
all-terrain vehicle course at the show...
Discover Boating Coverage
Norwalk In-Water Show This Weekend
[Fisherman (New England Edition), 09/21/2006]
The 31st edition of the
Norwalk International In-Water Boat Show, the Northeast's most
popular boat show, will be held at the Norwalk Cove Marina in East
Norwalk from Thursday. September 21 through Sunday, September 24, from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily...Those trying to decide what boat is right for
them can start off with a visit to the Discover Boating Center,
the unbiased "answer place" for any boat-buying question. A friendly
Discover Boating guy or gal will guide them with informative
expertise...The free, informative Discover Boating & Fishing
Seminars (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), produced by Northeast Angling,
feature celebrities Captain Andy LoCascio and Captain Rich Tenreiro...
Boat Show Coverage
Boat Dealers Hoping Show Lures More Buyers Onboard
[Tampa (FL) Tribune (Online), 10/12/2006]
By Michael Sasso
As a rule, people who buy $4.2 million yachts don't worry about the
price of gas. So, if anyone considers buying the 68-foot Hatteras on
display at this year's Tampa Boat Show - including its hardwood
flooring, spiral staircase, two bedrooms and four bathrooms - they won't
be pinching pennies...The Bay area's boat dealers are hoping to
jumpstart a generally sluggish boating industry with this weekend's boat
show, sponsored by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
The show runs today through Sunday at the Tampa Convention Center.
Inside the convention hall, some 500 small and midsize boats will be on
display from Bay area dealers and a smattering of East Coast dealers...
Antique Lures Are Added Attraction At Boat Show
[Advocate (Stamford, CT), 09/22/2006]
By Lisa Chamoff
There was no shortage of
large luxury yachts, sailboats and other unique crafts on display at the
Norwalk International In-Water Boat Show yesterday, but some of
the rarest items were tucked inside small display cases away from the
water. For the first time, the annual show at Norwalk Cove Marina
featured an extensive display of vintage fishing tackle, with antique
metal and wooden lures, rods and reels from as far back as the late 19th
century...
