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Message From The Editor
Up in the air…
Literally. As you read this Tuesday morning, I’ll be up in the air aboard Air Canada with a whole host of other Canadian marine industry people, all heading for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. It’s going to be simply nuts!
Because of Hurricane Ian, IBEX 2022 had to be cancelled at the last minute and so, many companies scrambled to get their new products into the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) even though it’s a consumer show, but at least the boat builder audience will be there.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
IBEX announces winners of the 2022 Innovation Awards
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced on October 20th, the winners of the 2022 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI).
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Changing Scene
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Lippert to acquire exclusive rights to the Resonado Performance Audio brand
LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) announced on September 27th, that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. (“Lippert”), a manufacturer and supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for leading RV, marine, and automotive manufacturers, has entered into a license agreement to acquire exclusive rights...
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HD Hyundai’s Avikus to host demonstrations of its soon-to-be-commercialized autonomous navigation solutions for leisure boats at FLIBS 2022
AVIKUS, HD Hyundai's autonomous navigation in-house start-up, on October 5th, announced its plans to participate in the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the world’s largest in-water boat show, to be held October 26 - 30, 2022 in the yachting capital of the world.
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Changing Scene
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ELCO sponsors all-electric fishing tournament
For members of High Voltage Bass Anglers, northern Georgia means small lakes, fierce largemouth bass and an exciting tournament schedule. The club's recent event was sponsored by Elco and held in Rutledge, Georgia, at Hard Labor Creek, an electric-propulsion-only reservoir.
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Events
ABYC opens registration for 2023 Standards Week
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of boats, has opened registration for its annual Standards Week, January 9-13, 2023, in New Orleans, LA.
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Register your interest to attend ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2023 in Portugal
Hosted by the Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR), the next edition of the prestigious ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will take place on the 9-11 October 2023 in Vilamoura Marina at the heart of the Algarve in Portugal. The conference preparation is well underway, aiming to make this the biggest World Marinas Conference to date.
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Research
MRAA releases 2022 Compensation Study Results
On October 10, 2022, The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced that it has released its 2022 MRAA Compensation Study results, which detail the compensation ranges for 37 common positions from five job families: front office, sales, service, parts and accessories, and marina.
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Product Focus
Dometic introduces Optimus electric power steering for inboard wake boats
The latest innovation from Dometic delivers proven electric power steering technology specifically engineered for the needs of popular watersports wake boats. The electrification of the steering system results in a smooth driving and better all-around watersports experience.
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Product Focus
Cleaner & conditioner restores marine upholstery
Tired, faded upholstery tends to make boats appear older than they are. With Vinyl and Leather Cleaner & Conditioner from Iosso Products, it's easy to restore the appearance of a wide range of marine materials. This versatile product also protects against the ravages of UV rays, ozone, suntan lotion, dirt, grime and environmental extremes.
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Just Launched
Cruisers Yachts to unveil the new flagship member of the adventure-seeking GLS series – the 50 GLS
The new Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS makes its Worldwide debut at 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this week. This is the largest in the adventure-seeking GLS series of sport luxury bowriders. The 50 GLS will be unveiled at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show starting October 26th and continuing until October 30th.
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Just Launched
Sea Ray debuts the newest member of the SLX™ 260 Family – The SLX™ 260 Surf
Sea Ray’s next generation of sport boats is continuing to steal the spotlight with the introduction of the brand-new SLX 260 Surf. Combining the next-level luxury of the SLX 260 with innovative wakesurfing technology, the new vessel is crafted to elevate the experiences of boaters who enjoy both casual cruising and the thrill of watersports.
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Lowe Boats announces 2023 model year Stinger 8-Series Bass Boats
Lowe Boats, a leading manufacturer of high-quality, full-featured aluminum boats, has announced the redesigned fast and stylish 2023 Stinger 8-Series bass boats, perfect for the amateur or professional tournament angler. Built on a cross-lock stringer system, the 2023 Stinger 8-Series boasts a strong foundation offering anglers a stable ride...
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People
Canadian Boat Shows announces two New Staff members join the Toronto Boat Show
On October 23rd, Canadian Boat Shows announced two New Staff members join the Toronto Boat Show team. John Derlis, Sales & Marketing Manager & Niamh Conlan, Accounting & Administrative Coordinator.
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Calendar
Boating Industry Canada News Week now lists many in-person events such as Distributor Shows, Industry Conferences, and of course, Boat Shows. Check the listings here.
Check the Calendar for the latest Event Listings and their websites for details.
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