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RBFF Report Details Social Media's Impact
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation released new research that it says helps define the impact of anglers and boaters in social media. (complete story)

Pirates of Colonia America Exhibit Premiering at Three 2010 NMMA Boat Shows
(November 23, 2009) CHICAGO, IL - The National Marine Manufacturers Association announced today the premiere of the Pirates of Colonial America exhibit at three of its 2010 boat shows. The exhibit will offer an interactive and educational attraction that can be enjoyed by the entire family and provides added value to the boat show experience. (complete story)

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Cleanup - IFAI (MFA) Members Respond - The specialty fabrics industry is responding with boom product to help contain the gulf oil spill. IFAI is providing a vital resource to government agencies and media. As a strong representative of the industry, IFAI has taken the lead and become a major go-to resource in the solution to the emergency. VIsit ifai.com for complete information on how the marine fabrication industry is assisting.

YouTube Channel for Boat Owners - Last year at this time we launched our new MFA Web site geared towards the consumer. This year we will be using various forms of social media to drive consumer such as yourself to our site. We are pleased to announce that we have set up a YouTube channel which will feature videos, by qualified marine fabricators and suppliers, focused on marine fabrication. You can visit our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/marinefabricators and watch it as it grows and becomes a valuable tool for the avid boater.

USA. Marine seating goes green at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Leading ergonomic marine seating manufacturer STIDD Systems, Inc. and Ultrafabrics LLC, manufacturer of eco-friendly Fusion fabric, will introduce the first helm seats covered in Fusion at the 2009 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. (complete story)


To stay dry on the water, they’ve got you covered
Brian Johnson stood inside a small center-console fishing boat docked beside a home in the Bay Island section of Virginia Beach. (complete story)

USA. Marine Marketers of America present Neptune Awards
Marine Marketers of America (MMA) hosted its second annual national marketing awards luncheon on Oct. 29, 2009 during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to announce six Neptune Award winners from this year’s prestigious competition which drew entries from 19 companies. (complete story)

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A better year expected for boat builders
Boating Industry
(October 9, 2009) CHICAGO, Ill. – As the boating season has come to a close for many areas of the United States, boating industry executives planning for 2010 have been forecasting little to no improvement in retail sales. However, despite that outlook, National Marine Manufacturers Association President Thom Dammrich believes boat builders have something to look forward to in the year ahead.

“Conventional wisdom is that the boating industry will sell 135,000 units at retail in 2009, but only build 50,000 units,” Dammrich wrote in an e-mail interview. “In 2010, sales are expected to be between 135,000 and 150,000 units, which would be an 11 percent increase at the high end of that range. But production will likely be close to the retail units sold. Our production numbers could triple from 50K to 150K and that will feel like a big recovery for the manufacturers.”