Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Whether you are selling a previously owned boat or looking to purchase a new boat, Travis Smith’s enthusiasm and professionalism will make the selling or buying process an effortless and enjoyable experience. With great pride in his work, Travis excels in creating knowledgeable relationships with his clients, which allows him toThursday, September 10, 2020
Located in Michigan, the family owned business of Nautical Specialties, Inc., dba. Lasdrop Shaft Seals, owned by Paul, Chris, and Meagen VanDerMass, was recently sold to a close family friend, Kyle Mosher. Lasdrop started in 1975 when Bernard Perrin, a retired French Navy sailor, created one of the first dripless propeller shaft sealsWednesday, July 22, 2020
Melanie Kyle, Director of Operations for the Marine Ad Network, and Savannah Hess, Editor of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine, have been named to the 2020 list of ‘Women Making Waves’ as selected by Boating Industry Magazine. Among nearly 100 nominations this year, the recognition is intended to highlight 25 women in theSunday, June 28, 2020
Two of Brunswick’s senior executives, Brenna Preisser, Brunswick Chief Human Resources Officer & President of Business Acceleration and Michelle Dauchy, Mercury Marine Chief Marketing Officer, have been selected by Boating Industry Magazine to its list of “Women Making Waves”. This annual designation is given toTuesday, June 23, 2020
JBYS is thrilled to welcome Josh Northrop to our team of incredible marine industry professionals! Josh has been an avid boater his entire life; growing up on Lake Erie and boating throughout the Great Lakes. After graduating college Josh decided to make boating a career and has spent the last 17 years guiding his clients to theThursday, May 28, 2020
BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) announced yesterday it has re-oriented its marine business by focusing on the growth of its boat brands with new technology and innovative marine products. We will discontinue production of Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines. Our Sturtevant, WI, facility, will be repurposed for new projects toThursday, May 21, 2020
A local small business with two locations is changing hands, TowBoatUS Lorain and TowBoatUS Vermillion. The 24-hour, on water towing ports on Lake Erie new owner is longtime manager and lead towing captain John Piskura. The Gulf War veteran and retired fireman/paramedic purchased the locations, which provide routine on-waterFriday, March 27, 2020
For the second year in a row, Volvo Penta of the Americas has achieved recognition as a Great Place to Work by a national institute that promotes and measures workplace excellence. The Great Place to Work Institute certification recognizes companies that achieve high scores in employee satisfaction based on surveys of workers. TheFriday, March 20, 2020
I grew up in “Boat Town USA”—Harrison Township, Michigan. In my teens, my classmates manned the fuel docks my dad used to gas up our boat. For many of the kids I grew up with, the first job they had was in the marine industry in the boatyard or as dock hands, marine store clerks, seawall builders, or as canvas andThursday, March 19, 2020
Whether you want to own a boat, transition to something new from your current boat, or are looking into selling your boat, one of the most important factors contributing to your happiness and success in the process is your “point of contact.” This important person will escort you on your journey, ensuring that you find the
