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Message From The Editor
Boo!
Did I scare you? I didn’t think so, but there are things that I find scary in the boat business and this seems like a good time to talk about it.
The world is getting more complicated and more political all the time it seems and I admit that some of it is for the better. Certainly, we care about our environment and especially the lakes and oceans, and the marine life there. My world revolves around boating, but there is a far wider world and in that world, decisions get made, sometimes at a high level, where we have little or no input. Suddenly, boo! Something pops out that hits us.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Impact Profile
Bryton Marine Group
Boating Industry Canada recently had the chance to sit down and speak with Stuart McVitty, COO of Bryton Marine Group. Formally established in 1992, Bryton Marine Group is a family-owned Canadian company. Bryton’s early beginnings date back to 1959 when the aluminum boat building industry took off in Canada.
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Feature
Mercury Marine’s Eric Nelson Elected Chair of the NMMA Canada Board of Directors
The Canadian division of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently announced the election of new officers to its Board of Directors. Eric Nelson, Vice President of Sales of Marketing at Mercury Marine has been elected Chairperson of the NMMA Canada Board of Directors, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the marine industry.
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Changing Scene
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Without warning, VC17m is coming off the market
Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest recently learned that the very popular bottom paint, VC 17m from AkzoNobel would be discontinued. Several marine distributors and chandleries we spoke to acknowledged that there was a sudden spike in requests for the product as the word began to get out that it would be discontinued in our Canadian market.
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Changing Scene
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NMMA Continues Enhancing Advocacy Efforts Amid Expansion of Government and Public Affairs Team
As the NMMA continues to advance the industry’s critical advocacy work, the association has announced the addition of three new roles in its Washington, D.C. headquarters. The roles span public affairs, federal government relations and policy engagement. Molly Drenkard joins NMMA as vice president of public affairs, leading the association’s strategic communications...
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ABYC Marine Law Symposium
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced that registration is now open for its sixth Marine Law Symposium, scheduled Feb. 29, 2024. The event will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either in person at the ABYC headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland, or virtually.
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Changing Scene
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The Sharrow™ Propeller is awarded as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023
Sharrow Marine, a leader in high-performance propeller design, has announced that the Sharrow MX™ Propeller was selected as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023. TIME’s annual list recognizes innovations that have significantly impacted the way we live. The Sharrow MX™ Propeller was hailed by TIME as “80% quieter than competitors...
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Glastron Boats join the fleet at Your Boat Club
In a landmark move, Your Boat Club, a rapidly growing boat club with partial ownership under the Groupe Beneteau umbrella, with already 40 unique locations in Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and France, has chosen to incorporate Glastron boats into its fleet.
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Events
Boating BC Conference Featured Speaker (Luxury Tax) - Greg Loerts
Speaking about luxury tax at the conference is Greg Loerts. He is a consultant with Bluesky Strategy Group - a communications and government relations firm in Ottawa. He joined Bluesky after over three years working on Parliament Hill with the Conservative Party of Canada, most recently serving as a policy advisor.
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Education
Quadrant Marine Institute - new training opportunities
We love training people, and we love providing training opportunities! This Autumn is one of the busiest seasons ever at Quadrant with our whole team dedicated to Marine Service Excellence in three different cities, and there are seats available for all levels of your team.
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Register now for the MFA Great Lakes Regional Workshop
Registration is still open for the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Great Lakes Regional Workshop taking place Nov. 17–18, 2023, at Chicago Marine Canvas in Chicago, Ill. This event offers exclusive educational opportunities as well as hands-on training in a shop setting.
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Product Focus
Garmin introduces next-gen ECHOMAP Ultra 2 series
Garmin has just announced the ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 chartplotter series designed with advanced features for inland and nearshore anglers. Offering a 10- or 12-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen with keyed assist, they put UHD scanning sonar, preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ mapping with an included 1-year subscription for daily updates...
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HEADER
CE-Certified power connectors ensure global use
Increasingly sophisticated electronics on board modern cruising yachts demand a stable, reliable power supply no matter where the vessel travels in the world. Internationally rated, CE-certified shore power connections from Hubbell Marine are offered in both pin-and-sleeve and twist-lock configurations...
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Product Focus
Scania Showcases new Marine Hybrid Solution
Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, showcases its new marine hybrid solution at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – the E-Machine. A new innovation in alternative propulsion, the E-Machine is a compact, modular, yet powerful solution with propulsion, inverter and power control unit integrated into a single system.
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New Light-Commander Plus V2 App Introduced
The award-winning Light Commander PLUS from Shadow-Caster redefined marine lighting control. Now with the V2 version poised to debut, the company is bringing the unit's companion app for iOS mobile devices online this November. Like the original controller, the NMEA 2000® compatible Light Commander PLUS V2 with Ethernet provides complete management...
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Just Launched
Grady-White launches their new Canyon 386 at Fort Lauderdale
Eagerly anticipated, the NEW Canyon 386 is Grady-White’s latest design triumph, exceeding all expectations. With a captivating deck and cockpit layout, full maneuverability from Yamaha, and a true weekend cabin with separate head, this boat feels more like a large sportfisher chock full of every amenity you could wish for.
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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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