• About
    • Overview
    • What We Do
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff/Contact Us
    • Industry Awards
      • Overview
      • Hall of Fame
      • Charles Chapman
      • Alan J. Freedman
  • Discover Boating B2B
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Press Kit
    • Currents Newsletter
    • Contacts
  • Login / Join
NMMA Logo
Remember me?

Forgot your password?
Join/Become A Member Join Now
  • Membership
    • Overview
    • Why Join
    • Member Resource Center
    • Directories
    • Affiliates
    • Payment Portal
    • Contacts
    • Overview
    • Why Join
      • Member Benefits
      • Marine Accessories and Components Division
      • Boat Manufacturers Division
      • Engine Manufacturers Division
      • Associates
    • Member Resource Center
      • Marine Industry Retirement Plan
      • Cost Savings Programs
        • Boat Show and IBEX Booth Discounts
        • Free Access to Market Research
        • Freight Savings
        • AVIS Discounts
        • Staples
      • Exclusive Resources and Tools
        • Marine Warranty Law Survey
        • State Dealer/Manufacturer Laws
        • NMMA Membership Logo
        • Promote Boating Safety
        • Promote NMMA Certified
    • Directories
      • U.S. Member Map
      • B2B Directory
    • Affiliates
      • BTMA
      • PWIA
    • Payment Portal
    • Contacts
  • Business Intelligence
    • Overview
    • Publications
    • Latest news
    • Contacts
    • Get Involved
    • Pricing
    • My Reports
    • Search
    Business Intelligence

    View the latest boating industry forecasts, market data, research and trends.

    View Publications
    • Overview
    • Publications
      • Featured
        • U.S. Statistical Abstract
        • Canadian Statistical Abstract
        • Industry Data Summary
        • Economic Impact Infographics
        • Monthly Shipment Report
        • New Powerboat Registrations
      • Latest
        • Archive Data / Research
        • Other Data / Research
        • View All
    • Latest news
    • Contacts
    • Get Involved
    • Pricing
    • My Reports
    • Search
  • Advocacy
    • Overview
    • Economic Impact
    • Federal Advocacy
    • State Advocacy
    • BoatPAC
    • American Boating Congress
    • Take Action
    • Contacts
    Advocacy

    Learn about the most important issues facing boaters

    Learn More
    • Overview
    • Economic Impact
      • Recreational Boating
      • Outdoor Recreation
      • Find a U.S. Marine Business
    • Federal Advocacy
      • Policy Brochure
      • Vessel Speed Regulations
      • Conservation & Environment
      • Recreation Access & Infrastructure
      • Recreational Fishing
      • Trade
      • American Manufacturing
      • 21st Century Regulations
      • Safety
      • Environmental Compliance
    • State Advocacy
      • Economic Impact
      • Boating Access
      • Conservation and Environment
      • Recreation Access and Infrastructure
      • Safety and Boater Education
    • BoatPAC
      • BoatPAC
      • BoatPAC Prior Approval Form
    • American Boating Congress
    • Take Action
      • Boating United
      • Congressional Boating Caucus
      • Explore
    • Contacts
  • Certification
    • Overview
    • Product Certification
    • Products & Publications
    • Seminars and Training
    • Technical Updates
    • Contacts
    Certification

    Learn more about the benefits of NMMA certification.

    Learn More
    • Overview
    • Product Certification
      • Boat & Yacht
        • Overview
        • Certified Manufacturers
        • Standards Basis
        • Benefits of Certification
        • Inspectors
        • CSI component
        • NICB
        • Costs
      • Trailer
        • Overview
        • Certified Manufacturers
        • Joint NATM Inspection Program
      • PWC
        • PWC Certification
        • Certified Manufacturers
      • Oil
        • Certified TC-W3 Oils
        • Certified FC-W Oils
        • Certified FC-W(CAT) Oils
      • Components
        • Type Accepted
      • CE Certification
      • CARB Certification
      • Rules for exporting to Canada
      • Certification Marketing
    • Products & Publications
      • Safety & Information Labels
      • Capacity Tags & Yacht Plates
      • Boating Safety Brochures/Digital Content
      • You and Your Boat Trailer
      • Owner’s Manuals from Ken Cook Co.
      • Ordering Information
    • Seminars and Training
      • Engineering Compliance Seminar
      • Compliance Specialist
    • Technical Updates
      • Overview
      • Updates
      • Compliance Bulletin
    • Contacts
  • Shows/Trade Events
    • Overview
    • Events
    • Exhibitor Benefits
    • IBEX
    • ICAST Pavilion
    • ABC
    • Trade Registration
    • Innovation Awards
    • Contacts
    • Overview
    • Events
      • Event Calendar
      • Boatshows.com
      • International Pavilions
    • Exhibitor Benefits
    • IBEX
    • ICAST Pavilion
    • ABC
    • Trade Registration
    • Innovation Awards
      • About
      • Minneapolis
      • Miami
      • IBEX
    • Contacts
  • International
    • Overview
    • Calendar of Events
    • International Shows
    • Find a Supplier
    • Export Resources
    • International Standards
    • Contacts
    • Overview
    • Calendar of Events
    • International Shows
    • Find a Supplier
    • Export Resources
    • International Standards
    • Contacts

Latest News

  • Latest News
  • Press Kit
  • Currents Newsletter
  • Contacts
In this section
advanced search

NMMA’s Q2 Leadership Survey Shows Guarded Optimism Ahead Amid Mixed Economic Indicators

7/24/2025 | Statistics

As economic uncertainty continues to shape decision-making across the recreational marine industry, results from NMMA’s Q2 2025 Marine Leadership Barometer offer a measured but watchful outlook from e... Read More

Legislative Hearing Underscores the Need to Amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972

7/23/2025 | General Government Relations

Yesterday, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing to review a series of bills, including a Discussion Draft to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act o... Read More

North America Expands Global Footprint at 2025 Metstrade, Limited Space Remains in New Hall

7/22/2025 | Trade Shows

With the 2025 Marine Equipment Trade Show (Metstrade) set to be the largest in its history, NMMA and NMMA Canada are expanding their joint footprint with a powerful North American presence in the show... Read More

MRAA Launches 2026 Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program

7/22/2025 | General NMMA News

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recently launched its 2026 model year Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program, a strategic tool designed to strengthen dealer-manufacturer relatio... Read More

Discover Boating Strategically Transforms Sponsorship into Full-Scale Brand Experience, Fuels Industry Momentum

7/21/2025 | Discover Boating

Discover Boating’s third consecutive year partnering with NBC Sports at the 2025 American Century Championship (ACC) marked a standout moment for the brand—transforming a traditional sponsorship into ... Read More

Pass the Handle Day Event Sunday, July 20 — Get Involved

7/18/2025 | General NMMA News

With a mission to share the passion for towed watersports worldwide, the annual #PassTheHandle Day is this Sunday, July 20. #PassTheHandle Day encourages people of all skill levels to get out on the w... Read More

Florida Infrastructure Expansion Bill Led by NMMA Signed into Law

7/18/2025 | General NMMA News

On July 1, Senate Bill 1162 officially took effect after being signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in late May. This landmark legislation marks the first proactive state infrastructure expansion ... Read More

Industry Leaders Join Forces to Accelerate Boating Market Expansion

7/17/2025 | Discover Boating

In a pivotal move to confront declining new boat sales and unify the recreational marine industry around a shared growth strategy, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Marine R... Read More

Congressional Committees Examine Priorities on Infrastructure and Critical Mineral Supply Chains

7/16/2025 | General NMMA News

This week, two congressional committees held hearings and markups with implications for the recreational boating industry, including markups of an infrastructure appropriations bill and a hearing focu... Read More

NMMA’s Advocacy Experts Join Soundings Trade Only Virtual Summit on Trade, Tariffs and Taxes Tomorrow, July 16

7/15/2025 | General Government Relations

Boating industry stakeholders are encouraged to register for the upcoming 3Ts Summit: Trade – Tariffs – Taxes, a free virtual event hosted by the Soundings Trade Only Group, taking place Wednesday, Ju... Read More

Membership

  • Overview
  • Why Join
  • Member Resource Center
  • Directories
  • Affiliates
  • Payment Portal
  • Contacts

Business Intelligence

  • Overview
  • Publications
  • Latest news
  • Contacts
  • Get Involved
  • Pricing
  • My Reports
  • Search

Advocacy

  • Overview
  • Economic Impact
  • Federal Advocacy
  • State Advocacy
  • BoatPAC
  • American Boating Congress
  • Take Action
  • Contacts

Certification

  • Overview
  • Product Certification
  • Products & Publications
  • Seminars and Training
  • Technical Updates
  • Contacts

Shows/Trade Events

  • Overview
  • Events
  • Exhibitor Benefits
  • IBEX
  • ICAST Pavilion
  • ABC
  • Trade Registration
  • Innovation Awards
  • Contacts

International

  • Overview
  • Calendar of Events
  • International Shows
  • Find a Supplier
  • Export Resources
  • International Standards
  • Contacts

News

  • Latest News
  • Press Kit
  • Currents Newsletter
  • Contacts

Careers

  • Our Mission
  • Why Work at NMMA
  • Job Opportunities
Chicago Operations:
10 S. Lasalle Street
,
Suite 3500
Chicago, IL, 60603 |
(312) 946-6200
Headquarters:
601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Suite 320 North
Washington, DC, 20004
© 2025 National Marine Manufacturers Association
News Careers Contact Legal
Privacy Policy Linking Policy Sitemap Advertising Opportunities