National Boat Owners Association

First Quarter: Boat Sales up 2 Percent

Recreational boat sales rose two percent in the first quarter, a slower growth compared to last year’s first quarter. Sales in the main powerboat segments rose by 2.4 percent, from 31,000 boats to 44,000 boats respectively. Statistical Surveys sales director Ryan Kloppe says forecasts are for full-year sales growth of 4 to 6 percent, he believes sales…

Recreational boat sales rose two percent in the first quarter, a slower growth compared to last year’s first quarter. Sales in the main powerboat segments rose by…

Boating Safety Tip: Important Reminders for Recreational Boaters

May 26th is the last day of Safe Boating Week, just in time for this Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is May 28th, 2017. Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest boating weekends around the country, for many reasons. Let’s take a moment and recap the tips of the day from this years Safe Boating Week, brought…

May 26th is the last day of Safe Boating Week, just in time for this Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is May 28th, 2017. Memorial Day weekend is…

Which Life Jacket is Right?

Happy safe boating week! Today’s tip of the day concerns life jackets. Which life jacket is right for you? Select the correct style life jacket for your boating activity, age, size, etc. Read the label for U.S. Coast Guard approval! Insure a safe and snug fasten on the life jacket. Select the right…

Happy safe boating week! Today’s tip of the day concerns life jackets. Which life jacket is right for you? Select the correct style life jacket…

Vessel Safety Checks

Memorial Day Weekend is notorious for boating all over the country. It is crucial to have your Vessel Safety Checks completed. Offered for free by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons, certified vessel examiners will perform a Vessel Safety Check on your boat. There is no charge, and there are no consequences if…

Memorial Day Weekend is notorious for boating all over the country. It is crucial to have your Vessel Safety Checks completed. Offered for free by the U.S. Coast…

Classic Yacht to Modern Design

The PY Heritage 45 m is a concept project that Picchiotti is presenting to it’s customers. Zuccon International Project said it designed a new 147-foot motor yacht for Picchiotti. The boat is a dual function motor yacht that can be used as a classic expedition yacht and as a support vessel for Perini Navi super yachts. The PY Heritage…

The PY Heritage 45 m is a concept project that Picchiotti is presenting to it’s customers. Zuccon International Project said it designed a new 147-foot motor yacht for Picchiotti. The…

Suncoast Boat Show to be the Largest yet!

Sarasota’s Suncoast Boat Show The 35th annual Sarasota Boat Show, held in Marina Jack downtown will be the largest Suncoast Boat Show yet. The show will feature a wide range of boats from fishing to cruisers, runabouts, motoryachts and personal watercraft. As well as a full range of marine electronics and other on water products such as paddle boards, canoes,…

Sarasota’s Suncoast Boat Show The 35th annual Sarasota Boat Show, held in Marina Jack downtown will be the largest Suncoast Boat Show yet. The show will feature a wide range…

Manatees Make it off the Endangered List

Manatee Make it off the Endangered List A growing population of manatees along with the efforts to improve their habitats, federal wildlife officials removed manatees from the endangered species list this month. This is an incredible milestone for the sea cows! Years in the past it appeared that manatees were on their way to extinction, not the other way…

Manatee Make it off the Endangered List A growing population of manatees along with the efforts to improve their habitats, federal wildlife officials removed manatees from the endangered species…

2017 American Boating Congress

American Boating Congress 2017 The American Boating Congress is welcoming a fresh administration this year, yielding new opportunities and ideas. There are 62 new members of Congress, making this year’s edition of the American Boating Congress one of the most important in years. There is a lot of education that needs to take place in order to pass laws on critical…

American Boating Congress 2017 The American Boating Congress is welcoming a fresh administration this year, yielding new opportunities and ideas. There are 62 new members of Congress, making this year’s edition…

Spring Boat Prep for the Family

Spring Boat Prep for the Family Spring is the season that brings warmer weather and new growth. The season also means longer days which is perfect for a good boating season. Boaters are able to wake up later and enjoy longer hours of sunlight into the evenings. When it comes to spring cleaning and prep for your vessel, this…

Spring Boat Prep for the Family Spring is the season that brings warmer weather and new growth. The season also means longer days which is perfect for a good…

Successes of the Miami International Boat Show

The Miami International Boat Show attendance has risen 7% at it’s second year at new location Miami Stadium Park & Basin. The total number of attendees reached nearly 100,000 from an estimated 30-35 countries. With an estimated $3 billion in product on display, exhibitors experienced escalated sales in boats, accessories and more, NMMA said. Initial data reported that the 2017…

The Miami International Boat Show attendance has risen 7% at it’s second year at new location Miami Stadium Park & Basin. The total number of attendees reached nearly 100,000 from…

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