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12/28/2006
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National Marine
Manufacturers Association Coverage
Sweet Complicity
[Go Boating, 01/01/2007]
By Michael D. Telleria
...These three items, and hundreds of others
like them, are part of the National Marine Manufacturers
Association's (NMMA) boat certification program, which, since
1968, has been giving boaters peace of mind that the boats they buy meet
a stringent set of standards with a simple purpose: the safety of you
and your passengers. It's easy for boat buyers, because there's only one
box to check: "Is the boat certified by the NMMA?" ..."Every year
every boat that is going to be produced gets an inspection," said Robert
Newsome, manager of engineering standards for the NMMA. "The
reason is that the standards are continuously changing, and we want to
be able to apply the most recent standards."...The next time you see
that little "NMMA Certified" sticker, you can be secure in the
knowledge that an army of people have come together to ensure that that
boat is safe boat.
Dealers Must Share Some Blame
[Soundings: Trade Only, 12/01/2006]
By Bill Bolin, VP, Island Packet Yachts
I believe" the editorial "Dealers deserve
more than rhetoric" was unfair to manufacturers. As president of Sail
America and as VP of sales and marketing for Island Packet Yachts - a
company that also has adopted the new dealer contract wording - I have
good overview of the industry. While Ms. Caliri shakes her finger at the
manufacturers for failing to act, and the NMMA for failing to
report on their adaptation of the new contract guide lines, what she
fails to ask is: How many dealers that have been offered the new
contracts have accepted them as the new standard?...So before blaming
the NMMA and the manufacturers for failing to deliver, let's ask
how many dealers have accepted the new contracts.
Discover
Boating Coverage
N.Y., Chicago Hosting Boat Shows
[Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette (Online), 12/23/2006]
By The Associated Press
...Among the country's top boat shows are the New York National Boat Show, Dec. 30-Jan. 7 at the Javits Center; the Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoor Show, Jan. 17-21 at McCormick Place, and the Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 15-19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center...Discover Boating, a national consumer awareness program for the recreational boating industry, surveyed boat registrations and found that while Florida is the top boating state for the second year in a row with nearly 974,000 registered boats, followed by California, the next three were Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Those five states accounted for nearly a third of all boat registrations...
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Hot Gift Ideas For Boating Enthusiasts
[Daily News (Kingsport, TN), 11/17/2006]
...Looking for a gift for the boater in your
life? From gourmet grills to water- friendly DVD players, this year's
boating gadgets will help turn any boat into a home away from
home..."We're finding that more boaters want to accessorize their boats
with home-like amenities so that they can make their on-the- water
experience even more relaxing and enjoyable," said Steve Tadd, director
of Discover Boating programs at the National Marine
Manufacturers Association...For more gift ideas and information
about recreational boating, visit www.DiscoverBoating.com.
Boat Show Coverage
Zusman: The Best Is On Display
[Newark (NJ) Star Ledger (Online), 12/28/2006]
When the New York Boat Show was
launched in 1905, the internal combustion engine was just coming into
its own, pleasure boat construction was of wood, and today's marine
electronics were undreamed of...To see the latest in boats and
associated goodies, head to the Jacob Javits Convention Center in
Manhattan and prepare to be dazzled as the New York Boat Show
opens for the 102nd time...To help you make your choice, the show's
sponsor, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, will
sponsor a Discover Boating Center where their experts will help
you size up your needs and wants, and steer you to a suitable vessel.
Since the advisers do not represent specific manufacturers, their advice
is billed as unbiased. To get a head-start on the selection process, go
online at www.discoverboating.com. The Website is full of helpful
information and you can even post your own question about boat selection
and get an answer online...
Oh, Holy Mackerel!
[New York (NY) Daily News (Online), 12/22/2006]
By Alexandra Kenney
...Some folks celebrate the annual New
Year's round of boat shows as much as our local captains await the
coming of those macks. First up is the New York National Boat Show
at the Javits Center, Dec. 30 to Jan. 7. Right in its wake is the Garden
State Outdoor Sportsmen's Show at the Raritan Center in Edison, N.J.,
Jan. 11-14...