MN Governor signs new boater safety legislation into law

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Environment Budget bill (MN H.F. 2310) into law on May 24. The legislation contains a boater safety education provision that promotes responsible and safe boating practices. The bill reinforces the state’s commitment to promote safe and responsible boating practices and has long been supported by the recreational boating and […]

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Discover Boating launches summer media campaign

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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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MRAA partners with J.D. Power for market insights

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced a new data-driven partnership with J.D. Power – Specialty Vehicles. This collaboration between J.D. Power and the MRAA will report quarterly market insights and analysis, which may include data such as average retail value by boat type and model year, most researched brands, top researched […]

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Big Thunder Marine Earns Five-Star Dealer Rating

A full-service, multi-location Baja Marine, Cigarette Racing Team, Donzi Marine and Fountain Powerboats dealer at the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri, Big Thunder Marine has earned Five-Star Marine Industry Dealership certification from the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. According to a press release issued today by the Minneapolis-based trade group, the dealership […]

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MRAA awards 2022 scholarships

Five scholarships were awarded by the MRAA Educational Foundation at the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Award’s Luncheon at Dealer Week on Dec. 7, in Austin, TX. The Kevin Lodder Scholarship, The Duane Spader Leadership Scholarship and three MTA Technical Scholarships were awarded by the organization.   Kevin Lodder Scholarship   Kirsty Stevens, Owner […]

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Find Boat Dealers With Discover Boating’s New Website

Discover Boating, powered by the NMMA and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), has launched a new interactive website to help boat buyers easily find nearby dealers. The new Dealer Finder on DiscoverBoating.com is a convenient tool to help site visitors search for and connect with nearly 3,600 boat dealers across the country. […]

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Smoker Craft, NMMA partner to host legislative fishing event

Smoker Craft Boats and NMMA, alongside key industry partners in outdoor recreation and conservation, hosted elected officials and staff including included members of the Indiana Senate, Indiana House of Representatives, federal staff representation from U.S. House Representations and U.S. Senate, agency officials and other key industry stakeholders and leaders in conservation, last month for an […]

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MRAA opens 2022 Dealer Week registration

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced its Board of Directors for 2021 As marine dealership teams navigate continual disruption in the market place, switching from an environment where boat pre-orders were stacking up to one where inflation, interest rates and fuel prices are causing boat sales to slow, it’s critical that dealership leaders […]

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