
Certification in an uncertain time
Dealers are weighing the costs and benefits of the three-year-old program, but the weak economy makes it hard to gauge its effectiveness Joe Zahler, a

Dealers are weighing the costs and benefits of the three-year-old program, but the weak economy makes it hard to gauge its effectiveness Joe Zahler, a
Brunswick Corp. and the Brunswick Foundation recently awarded $56,000 in scholarships to assist with college tuition fees for 28 sons and daughters of dealer employees
Citizens Bank is exiting its specialized lending broker business, including boats and RVs. “As part of a continuing strategic review of our business lines, it
Wachovia Dealer Services announced to dealers it was pulling out of the RV and marine financing business in a statement released this week. Wachovia spokespeople

Lately we’ve seen a flurry of trade articles on OEMs, dealer operations, new-boat sales and profitability. Some revolve around top executives of large boatbuilders such
Honda Marine says its True 5-year, factory-backed, non-declining limited warranty is now a standard feature for all Honda outboards (2-225 hp) purchased on or after
Gander Mountain, the Dayton, Ohio-based retail chain for hunting, fishing, boating, camping, apparel and outdoor lifestyle products and services, is offering a new boating education
Mercury University will soon offer an online training program for Mercury Marine’s dealer and OEM partners. Mercury University provides technical and non-technical training to more

Dealers are weighing the costs and benefits of the three-year-old program, but the weak economy makes it hard to gauge its effectiveness Joe Zahler, a
Brunswick Corp. and the Brunswick Foundation recently awarded $56,000 in scholarships to assist with college tuition fees for 28 sons and daughters of dealer employees
Citizens Bank is exiting its specialized lending broker business, including boats and RVs. “As part of a continuing strategic review of our business lines, it
Wachovia Dealer Services announced to dealers it was pulling out of the RV and marine financing business in a statement released this week. Wachovia spokespeople

Lately we’ve seen a flurry of trade articles on OEMs, dealer operations, new-boat sales and profitability. Some revolve around top executives of large boatbuilders such
Honda Marine says its True 5-year, factory-backed, non-declining limited warranty is now a standard feature for all Honda outboards (2-225 hp) purchased on or after
Gander Mountain, the Dayton, Ohio-based retail chain for hunting, fishing, boating, camping, apparel and outdoor lifestyle products and services, is offering a new boating education
Mercury University will soon offer an online training program for Mercury Marine’s dealer and OEM partners. Mercury University provides technical and non-technical training to more