Performance Powerboats Up And Running

Of the 12 years Performance Boat Center headquartered in Osage Beach, Mo., has been in business, the last 18 months have been among the most challenging. Take nothing away from creating a multi-brand powerboat dealership and general go-fast boating oasis in a once-quiet cove at the Lake of the Ozarks. That took a ton of […]

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Continuum Ventures to Invest in Action Water Sports

PHOTO COURTESY OF ACTION WATER SPORTS Action Water Sports announced a strategic partnership with the Doug and Maria DeVos family investment business, Continuum Ventures, to invest in Action Water Sports to advance continued growth and continue the legacy of the company. “Action Water Sports has experienced exceptional growth as a lifestyle brand, serving a discerning […]

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An Improbable Trip Around the Globe

It started as a 4-month cruise but became a made-for-­Hollywood, 13-year voyage. Roger Moore recounts a once-in-a-lifetime journey with his wife, dog—and a monkey. What started as a 4-month cruise to Mexico turned into a made-for-Hollywood, 13-year voyage around the world. I’d met Roger Moore a few times in passing. The founder of Nautical Ventures–—a […]

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Action Water Sports partners Continuum Ventures

Action Water Sports (AWS) announced that Continuum Ventures, the investment business of the Doug and Maria DeVos family, is investing in the company as a strategic partner focused on continuing the growth and legacy of AWS. Jerry Brouwer will continue as an owner of AWS and as its president.  “Action Water Sports has experienced exceptional growth […]

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Sunsation Sun Run Registration Open

The weather forecast for the 2022 Sun Run—Sunsation Boats’ first official customer-gathering in more than 15 years—was bleak. Hard rain forced what was supposed to an indoor/outdoor welcome party at the Sunsation factory in Algonac, Mich., the night before into being an entirely indoor celebration. But though many, if not most, of the 200-plus guests […]

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MRAA Dealer Solutions unveils expanded marine pre-owned program

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and MRAA Dealer Solutions recently launched the MRAA Verified Program for dealers looking to drive more revenue in their pre-owned boat business.  The new program, named “MRAA Verified,” expands on the confidence provided by MRAA’s Certified Pre-Owned Boat Program (CPO) and will welcome boats that may not […]

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The Rich History Of Water Street And Mercury Racing

Sited on the shores of the Fond du Lac River a few minutes from Mercury Racing headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wis., the Water Street facility was built as a marine propulsion testing site during the late 1960s, while Carl Kiekhaefer, my father, was the president of Mercury Marine. However, it wasn’t Mercury‘s property—it was his. […]

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CenterPointe Named New Highfield Boats Dealer

PHOTO COURTESY OF HIGHFIELD BOATS The aluminum-hull RIB manufacturer Highfield Boats has added two new dealers to its network, expanding its presence in North America. Among them is CenterPointe Yacht Services headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which offers new and brokerage sales, storage, full boat and engine service, and marina slips, serving boaters in Wisconsin and […]

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Nimbus Names CenterPointe Yacht Services as Newest Dealer

PHOTO COURTESY OF NIMBUS GROUP Nimbus Group, which produces and markets powerboats including brands Alukin, Aquador, Bella, Falcon, Flipper, Nimbus and Paragon Yachts, is expanding its presence in North America with three dealerships, including CenterPointe Yacht Services serving Wisconsin and Illinois. A family owned and operated full service yachting business, CenterPointe offers a full suite […]

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OneWater Marine releases Q1 fiscal results

OneWater Marine Inc. has announced results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2022. “Our first quarter results came in largely as we anticipated as the industry experienced a return to more normalized seasonality, with revenue growing high-single digits, on top of a 57% increase in the prior year. Notably, our high margin service, […]

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Current Trends in the Electric Boats Market

Electric Boats image from httpsplugboatscom Innovative, emerging technology like electric boats may be unfamiliar to fishing boat shoppers, which could make them more reluctant to purchase. So how should your dealership approach selling a little-known product to shoppers? Boatline, an online marketplace for buying & selling watercraft, is sharing insights with Bass Angler Magazine from […]

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Michel Sells Cloud IX MTI Catamaran

I almost didn’t believe it myself when Louisiana performance boater Nate Michel informed me in confidentiality a few weeks ago that he was selling his beloved Cloud IX, the “movie star” 40-foot MTI catamaran he had completely redone several years ago. It’s hard to believe, but Nate Michel of Louisiana sold Cloud IX, his incredible 40-foot MTI […]

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Best Boat-Loan Options

The boat dealer is motivated to find a financing plan that works for you, but its options might be limited. Tim Bower So, you’re going to do it: Take the plunge and buy the new boat of your dreams. You’ve cruised boat shows, visited dealerships and scoured the internet to find the perfect rig for […]

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