NMMA 2008 Boat Show Calendar
Boat shows are great places to shop and compare.
Few, if any, dealerships can offer the breadth of assortment and hands-on shopping experience of even the smallest boat show. You’ll see many boat types and can easily compare cost, size, features and warranties of the models that interest you most. And, with so many dealers under one roof, vying for your business, the competitive atmosphere can really benefit your bottom line.

If you’re new to boating there’s really no better place to educate yourself on the many options available so you can make a smart decision when you do buy. (more…)

HIA Board of Directors to serve two-year terms

CHICAGO, May 24, 2007 – The Houseboat Industry Association (HIA) recently elected officers and welcomed new members to its Board of Directors. Officers are elected to serve one-year terms (March 2007 through March 2008), while Board members serve two (March 2007 through March 2009).

Members of the 2007-2008 HIA Board of Directors include: Pat Duggan, Merrimac Marine Insurance; Matt Harvey, Fun Country Marine; Sheldon Graber, Destination Yachts; Shawn Heinen, Thoroughbred Houseboats; Greg Kyllo, Twin Anchors Marine; Steve Lochmueller, Sumerset Houseboats; Mark Suttie, Aramark/Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas; and Tom Sutherland, Westerbeke Corporation.
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Houseboats: Lifestyle of Luxury is a comprehensive resource on DVD which provides owner/operators the basic skills and knowledge to become better and safer skippers. This program covers a variety of topics of interest to new owners as well as those that have enjoyed their homes on the water for years.

Houseboating has become one of the fastest growing segments of the recreational boating industry and owning one of these water palaces requires specialized knowledge compared to operating a runabout or small cruiser.
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NMMA Certified boats seven times less likely to be recalled by the USCG
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Nearly 200 State Senators and Representatives from throughout the United States enjoyed a cruise on Lake Grapevine or personal watercraft demonstrations while attending the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) meeting in Dallas, Texas. Legislators cruised on a houseboat generously donated by Marinas International as well as Personal Watercraft from BRP, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha. ALEC has more than 2,400 legislator members and promotes a common belief in limited government, free markets, federalism and individual liberty. The boating event marked the fourth consecutive year that NMMA and PWIA have sponsored a day on the water for ALEC attendees.

Congressional Boating Caucus Continues to Grow - NMMA

The start of the new Congress has also increased membership in the Congressional Boating Caucus. Since the beginning of the new Congress, the House Boating Caucus has added four new members: Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Penn.); Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wisc.); Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY); and Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Kent.). The Senate Boating Caucus has also welcomed new members: Caucus Co-Chair Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wisc.); Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD); and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine). The Congressional Boating Caucus currently consists of 133 Members, and is constantly growing. For more information on the caucus, including a full roster, click here.

Sumerset Houseboats president and CEO Steve Lochmueller was elected chairman of the Houseboat Industry Association (HIA) during the group’s recent meeting at the Houseboat Expo in Louisville , KY. John Stenseth , Forever Resorts, was elected vice chair and Aramark’s Mark Suttie was elected as a new board member. Re-elected to the board were Sheldon Graber with Destination Yachts, Inc.; Matt Harvey, Gibson Fiberglass; and Jeff York, Stardust Cruisers.

For more information on the HIA elections, contact HIA Executive Director Bernice McArdle at (312) 946-6280; bmcardle@nmma.org.

HOUSEBOAT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW LEADERS CHICAGO
The Houseboat Industry Association (HIA) has re-elected Destination Marine Group’s Sheldon Graber as its chairman and Sumerset Houseboat’s Steve Lochmueller as its new vice chair. The announcement was made after HIA’s board of directors held its spring board meeting at the National Houseboat Expo in Louisville, KY earlier this month.

Established as a National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) affiliate in 2001,HIA represents the interests of the houseboat industry in legislative and regulatory concerns, promotes NMMA certification to boost consumer confidence, and promotes strong lines of communication with other organizations closely involved with boating safety and standards development.
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