SAVE THE DATE – TUESDAY-JANUARY 29, 2008

Many thanks to the 2008 Professional Development Conference Committee who are hard at work putting together the details of a full day of education, networking and even a little fun! If you have an idea for a sponsor, a seminar topic or speakers feel free to contact any member of the conference committee or send an email to conference@BoatMA.com  

THE BUSINESS OF BOATING IN MASSACHUSETTS 2008 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE  

Chuck Allen of A to Z Boatworks, Wally Foster of Foster Rigging, Bob Fuller of South Shore Boatworks, Captain Lou Gainor of Nautical Talk Radio, Tina Marie Giambro of Port O' Call TV, Nathalie Grady MMTA Public Affairs, Marie Hayward of NE Marine Documentation, Mary Horan MMTA Administrator, Rick Johnson of Maritime Specialties, Dave Kaiser of Mattapoisett Boatyard, Craig LeBlanc of Allen Harbor Marine, Ed Lofgren of 3A Marine Service, Rahn Meehan of Commodore Uniform, Tim Moll of Brewer's Plymouth Marine, Ren Nichols of Allen Harbor Marine, Jonathan Prescott of Manchester Marine, Leona Roach MMTA Executive Director, Eric Stockford of Donovan Marine and Andy Stone of C & E Distribution.

2007 MARINE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD

We hope this letter finds you well and wrapping up another successful boating season at your facility.  Your hard work, the dedication of staff members at every level, and a little help from Mother Nature in the form of calm seas and fair winds well into Fall have kept Boating In Massachusetts a joy. 

With consumer retrenchment over the last few years that has resulted in a tough sales stretch during the first half of 2007, some of us won't look back at this boating season as our best sales year.  But there is promising news on the horizon.  August reflected renewed customer interest in showrooms and at the Fall Boat Shows, including last month's Boston International In Water Show, where sales figures remained strong and there was a 20% boost in "pay at the door" attendance over 2006.

While the financial equity in your business may not have grown during the first half of 2007, the sweat equity of the Massachusetts marine trades workforce can never be undervalued.  The recreational boating marine trades in Massachusetts are supported by a committed and skilled workforce that is 27,000 men and women strong.  From top salespeople to dockhands, our employees are the backbone of our industry.  As we seek out ways to expand our skilled employee pool, let's take the time to thank the professionals we are lucky enough to already have working beside us. 

The MMTA Board of Directors is delighted to sponsor the 2007 Marine Employee Recognition Award.  As small business owners and operators, like you we witness rain or shine our employees' dedication to their work, commitment to improving our customers' boating experience and faithful representation of our businesses and our reputations.  Our employees are praise-worthy and deserving of public recognition.  This award intends to recognize the contributions of non-owner employees of MMTA member firms.

We invite you to complete the enclosed essay-questionnaire to nominate the individual(s) whom you believe are most deserving of the 2007 Massachusetts Marine Employee Recognition Award. No matter the title or level of responsibility, marine employees do honest work for a proud industry in Massachusetts.

Upon receipt of your responses by November 15, 2007, a Committee comprised of your colleagues will select three (3) recipients to receive the 2007 Massachusetts Marine Trades Employee Recognition Award.  The awards will be presented at the MMTA Professional Development Conference on January 29, 2008. 

Thank you for taking the time to recognize your colleagues and ours.  

Cordially,
 
Kurt Saunders    
MMTA President     

Ed Lofgren
MMTA Education Committee Chairman

Click Here to Download the 2007 Marine Trades Employee Recognition Award

OCTOBER 30 FREE SEMINAR ON NEW MA-DEP SEWER REGULATIONS

New MA-DEP Sewer Regulations (Industrial & Sanitary Discharges) Lunch Seminar
Conducted by EBI Consulting

October 30, 2007 @ 12 PM
Beechwood Hotel
363 Plantation Street  Worcester, MA

Are you aware of the new MADEP regulatory requirements for industrial wastewater discharges to sewer systems? If so, do you understand how the changes will impact your facility?

Come learn more about the requirements of the revised program and tips for managing these issues from two industry experts.

John Reinhardt, Branch Chief for Industrial Wastewater Policy & Regulations
Bob Gingras, EBI Consulting's VP, Wastewater Compliance Programs

John Reinhardt will explain background issues regarding these changes, and address the impact of MassDEP's new sewer regulations as they relate to industrial and sanitary sewer permitting changes. In addition, he will provide information about to whom the regulations now apply, and recommend potential strategies to complete the required forms by January 12th, 2008.

Bob Gingras will present an overview of the design process (Owner's Letter to Engineer, Development of the Basis of Design, Preparation of Plans and Specifications) and associated permitting (Special Hazardous Waste Piping Plans Approval, Design Document Approval, Facility Grade Assignment, Staffing Plan) for Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Systems.

Space is limited so please register today.To register for this free seminar, which includes a complimentary lunch buffet, please email that ncludes your Name, Company and Phone Number by clicking here:

NOV 1-3 URBAN WATERFRONTS 25

URBAN WATERFRONTS 25

November 1-3, 2007  Boston, Massachusetts

The 25th annual international conference on waterfront planning, development and culture will be held at the Seaport Hotel in Boston.

The program is organized under three broad themes: Economic Development Issues, Public Policy Questions and Design Considerations offering three simultaneous tracks and a total of nine panels. Within the conference matrix there are sessions planned for those with an interest in "green" issues, historic preservation and water-related matters.

For more information Click Here:

NOV 8 - MARINE FORUM AT NE INSTITUTE OF TECH

New England Institute of Technology will be hosting The 2008 Marine Forum

Thursday, November 8, 2007    10:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

You are invited to come visit our campus and present to our current Marine Technology students.
We encourage employers to discuss their experiences within the Marine Industry, offer career advice and any literature regarding their company. RSVP: Alice Burrows, Career Advisor, at 401-739-5000, ext. 3477 or by e-mail at aburrows@neit.edu  NEIT 2500 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886  For More Information visit NEIT online at  http://www.neit.edu

To RSVP For NEIT Marine Forum, click here to send an email to Alice Burrows

IYRS MARINE SYSTEMS TRAINING COURSES

This fall and winter, the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) is offering continuing education courses specifically designed for the professional development and cross-training of marine employees.  The courses run at night and on weekends to accommodate employees' work schedules.  Through a grant awarded to RIMTA from the Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board, companies that pay into the Rhode Island Job Development Fund may be eligible to receive 50% tuition reimbursement on the following courses:

Diesel Engines 1 (60 hours) $1795
Tues. & Thurs., Oct 30-Dec.20; 6-9pm; two Saturdays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8; 8am-4pm
Tues. & Thurs., Jan. 3-Feb. 26; 6-9pm; one Saturday, Jan. 26; 8am-4pm

Advanced Electrical Installation and Troubleshooting (80 hours) $2495
Mons. & Weds., Jan 2-Mar.24; 6-9pm; two Saturdays, Jan. 12 and Feb. 9; 8am-4pm

Marine Steering Systems (25 hours) $895
Tues. & Thurs., Feb. 28 – Mar. 25, 6-9pm; one Saturday, March 1; 9am-4pm

To enroll in a course and/or learn more about the tuition reimbursement, please call Jay Picotte at 401 848-5777 ext. 203; or e-mail jpicotte@iyrs.org

For the complete schedule of Continuing Education Courses at IYRS click here:

BRUSH UP ON YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS

Did you know that the Professional Development Center at Massasoit Community College in Canton offers a full curriculum of one day Computer Software Training for only $99 per course?  All are offered at Massasoit's Canton Campus at the Professional Development Center, 900 Randolph Street, Canton. 

Introduction to Excel 2007  -  Wed., Nov. 07, 2007 (9:00 – 3:30)

Learn how to navigate through the new Microsoft Office 2007 interface, manage your files, enter different data styles, format, revise and sort data, customize Excel, create formulas, use filters and subtotals as well as many new Microsoft Office Excel 2007 new and enhanced features.

Introduction to Word 2007 -  Wed., Nov. 14, 2007 (9:00 – 3:30)

Topics to be taught include: Learning to navigate through the new Microsoft Office Word 2007 interface, manage your files, how to use templates, professionally format your documents, how to use Auto Correct, create a form letter while exploring new and enhanced Microsoft Office Word 2007 features.

Your instructor is an avid advanced user in Microsoft Office programs. An analyst in her field, she is able to create, manipulate and present data in ways you will want to learn.  TO ENROLL: Call the Professional Development Center at (781) 821 - 2222 or (508) 588 – 9100 (Ext. 2011 or 2013) Registration information will be faxed to you. Call Today, space is limited to the first 15 callers.

AMTECH ADDS TO ITS TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM

The Marine Career Training Institute of North America has released its 2007-2008 fall/winter training schedule. MCTINA is the Association of Marine Technician's education division, and this year it will be expanding its field training to 18 locations.

4-Stroke Outboard Systems Technology
Dec. 15-16, 2007 Warwick, RI (16-Hour Course)
Jan. 12-13, 2008 Seattle, WA (16-Hour Course)
Jan. 18 & 20, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL (NMSE '08 - 16-Hours)

Outboard Systems Troubleshooting
Jan. 18 & 20, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL (NMSE '08 - 16-Hours)
Feb. 23-24, 2008 Afton, OK (16-Hour Course)

Outboard Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) Technology
Nov. 17-18, 2007 Daytona Beach, FL (16-Hour Course)
Dec. 1-2, 2007 Portland, ME (16-Hour Course)

Outboard Electronic Ignition Troubleshooting
Nov. 1-2, 2007 Indian Lake, PA (16-Hour Course)

Outboard Electronic Ignition School
Dec. 5-8, 2007 Madison, AL (40-Hour Course)
Feb. 6-9, 2008 Madison, AL (40-Hour Course)

Sterndrive Systems Troubleshooting and Repair
Nov. 14-15, 2007 Baltimore, MD (16-Hour Course)
Mar. 12-13, 2008 Houston, TX (16-Hour Course)*with inb. I/O engine class

Inboard I/O Gas Engine and Systems Troubleshooting
Mar. 14-15, 2008 Houston, TX (16-Hour Course)*with sterndrive class

Principles of Troubleshooting
Jan. 18 & 20, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL (NMSE '08 - 16 Hours)
Mar. 15-16, 2008 Atlanta, GA (16 Hours)

Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting and Theory
Jan. 18 & 20, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL (NMSE '08 - 16-Hours)
Jan. 26-27, 2008 Morehead City, NC (16-Hour Course)
Feb. 2-3, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL (16-Hour Course)
Mar. 1-2, 2008 Toms River, NJ (16-Hour Course)
Mar. 15-16, 2008 Portland, OR (16-Hour Course)

Computers and Introduction to Engine Diagnostics
Jan. 18 & 20, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL (NMSE '08 - 16-Hours)
Feb. 2-3, 2008 Harwich, MA (16-Hour Course)
Mar. 1-2, 2008 Camdenton, MO (16-Hour Course)

Basic PWC Maintenance and Repair
Jan. 18, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL (NMSE '08 - 8-Hours)
Jan. 20, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL (NMSE '08 - 8-Hours)
Feb. 23, 2008 Chattanooga, TN (8-Hour Course)
Mar. 8, 2008 Morehead City, NC (8-Hour Course)

Management Training for Marine Businesses
Nov. 3-4, 2007 Morehead City, NC (16-Hour Course)
Nov. 10-11, 2007 Seattle, WA (16-Hour Course)
Dec. 1-2, 2007 Atlanta, GA (16-Hour Course)
Jan. 18 & 20, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL (NMSE '08 - 16-Hours)
Feb. 2-3, 2008 Stockton, CA (16-Hour Course)
Feb. 9-10, 2008 Kansas City, MO (16-Hour Course)

For More Information Visit AMTECH & MCTINA online by clicking here:

ETHANOL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT E-10 ETHANOL FUEL AND WINTER BOAT LAYUP

NEWS From BoatUS
Boat Owners Association of The United States News Room at http://www.BoatUS.com/news/releases.asp

Last year recreational boaters in most parts of the country were introduced to gasoline containing higher concentrations of ethanol, a corn-based additive that replaced a known carcinogen, MTBE. The new fuel, dubbed "E-10" for its 10% ethanol content, unfortunately has the ability to attract greater amounts of water and "phase separate," or form two separate solutions in the gas tank, usually over a long period of time. Once this happens, the engine may not run and internal damage can occur.

With the lengthy winter lay up period again upon us, many boaters and anglers are asking how they can avoid winter fuel problems. BoatUS has these recommendations, some of which were gleaned from midwestern marina owners where E-10 has been in use for over a decade:

• The best practical recommendation is to continue to top off a boat's fuel tanks to about 95% full, leaving room for expansion. A tank that is almost full limits the flow of air into and out of the vent, which reduces the chance of condensation adding water to the fuel. Anglers who fish over the winter should also top off their boat's gasoline tanks between outings to prevent condensation.

Note that some mechanics mistakenly advise that leaving a tank partially filled allows you to "freshen" the old fuel by topping off the tank in the spring. Leaving a tank partially filled with E-10 invites phase separation, which cannot be remedied by adding fresh gasoline. Once E-10 phase separates, the water will remain at the bottom of the tank. Midwest marina owners report that phase separation typically occurs when boats were stored with tanks only one-quarter to one-half full.

• Draining fuel tanks of E-10 gas, while completely eliminating any chances of phase separation, is potentially dangerous and not recommended.

• Once phase separation occurs in E-10 gasoline, additives and water separators can't help. The only remedy is to have the gas and ethanol/water professionally removed from the tank.

• Ethanol is known to chemically react with fiberglass fuel tanks, which can cause them to deteriorate and potentially fail. This is most common with tanks built before the mid-1980s. Unless your boat's manufacturer can confirm that your tank was built to withstand ethanol, the only remedy is to not use E-10 gas (which may not be possible) or to replace the tank with a non-reactive material such as aluminum.

• While ethanol does attract moisture, never try to plug up a fuel tank vent to prevent moist air from entering a tank. Without room to expand, the additional pressure could rupture fuel system components.

• With any fuel that sits in a tank for a long time, it's important to add a stabilizer. But understand that stabilizers do not prevent phase separation.

BoatUS - Boat Owners Association of The United States - is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters providing its 650,000 members with a wide array of consumer services.

For BoatUS membership information click here:

AN APPEAL FROM ABYC FOUNDATION

Below Is A Message From Skip Burdon, President/CEO of ABYC, Secretary of ABYC Foundation and Secretary Of MITEC. 

Dear ABYC Foundation Friend:
 
Our annual year-end Holiday Appeal is our most important general membership fundraising campaign we conduct all year in support of The ABYC Foundation.  Your support is needed more now than ever before so that we can help ABYC accomplish its mission while also assisting our partner organizations improve the industry's critical shortage of marine technicians and provide opportunities for the 'challenged' to participate in boating career and recreational opportunities.  For MTA's, we particularly ask for your support for both MITEC and SkillsUSA.
 
Our industry's technical workforce human resource needs and our desire to assist the 'challenged' enjoy boating as both a recreation and career option never takes a holiday.  A successful Holiday Appeal drive will go a long way toward enabling the Foundation to financially support several important causes.   All participants in this appeal will be acknowledged in the Spring edition of professional journal the Reference Point. 

On behalf of the ABYC Foundation and ABYC, I humbly ask that you be as generous as you possibly can be...today.  If all our members and friends provide an average gift of $25 dollars, we can raise over $115,000 uring this campaign.  Please do your part.

For 2008, we have targeted support for the following initiatives:

ABYC Standards, Research, Technical Workforce Education & Training:
       
AMERICAN BOAT & YACHT COUNCIL  (ABYC) – is a not-for-profit membership organization that has been developing and updating the safety standards for boat building and repair for over 50 years. ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is a leader in technical education and training for the marine industry, as well as workforce certification programs for marine technicians.

ABYC's membership includes boat builders, boat owners, surveyors, boat yards, insurance companies, law firms, trade associations, marinas, dealerships, government agencies, educational institutions and equipment and accessory manufacturers. Over 400 volunteers donate time, expertise, and research while serving on technical committees, which develop and revise the ABYC standards and technical information reports. We ensure quality and professionalism in each of ABYC's services.

The ABYC is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that was established in 1954.  Its standards are endorsed by the United States Coast Guard and Transport Canada, and they form the backbone of the NMMA Boat and Yacht Certification program.  Additionally, they are used as a resource tool by many other national regulatory and standards writing bodies.

THE ABYC FOUNDATION was established in 1988 to raise funds and provide support for special standards research and development initiatives, ABYC Academic Centers of Excellence (ACE) education and training programs, workforce certifications, scholarships and other initiatives being undertaken by ABYC.  The Foundation's mission is to support ABYC in the development of standards, education, information, and awareness initiatives; and special projects that are designed to promote and foster boating safety. In other words…the Foundation exists to favorably impact boating safety and workforce education related issues that directly affect both YOU and the boating public!

All the Foundation's programs support projects and initiatives administered or sponsored by the ABYC that may otherwise not be accomplished using ABYC's limited budget and financial resources. For more information regarding the ABYC contact:  www.abycinc.org

MARINE INDUSTRY TECHNICAL EDUCATION COUNCIL (MITEC)

Today, the boating industry has a diverse range of occupations that offers its recruits a high-tech, innovative and rapidly changing work environment. Recreational boating offers a great many rewarding technical career paths, and because the industry is growing, the need for well-trained employees continues to outpace the supply. Advanced technology makes this industry a dynamic place to be – one where an interest in and love for boats can be combined with an exciting and rewarding career!
 
The mission of the Marine Industry Technical Education Council (MITEC) is to facilitate the development and sustained availability of a technically skilled and proficient workforce for the marine industry through education, training and professional development.  Demonstrated local industry buy-in and support of MITEC is essential in order to secure matching national funding, in-kind contributions, grants and gifts needed for the long-term success of the program. Remember...MITEC directly supports local and regional programs, as well as closes the communication gap between industry, educators, technicians, students and supporting workforce development programs.
       
The supporting mission of the Council is to promote public awareness of technical workforce career opportunities in the marine industry. The missions will be realized in part by:

- Producing and disseminating technical workforce public information education and career awareness materials for multiple media outlets.
- Serving as the coordinating entity for those industry and educational organizations desiring to participate in this voluntary, consensus-based program.
- Coordinating, managing and disseminating an annual catalog of all known marine industry technical education and training currently being offered in North America.
- Establishing and managing an internationally recognized technical workforce continuing education and training program that recognizes and awards educational credits to persons participating in the program.
- Establishing, coordinating and maintaining an automated, electronic database management system to provide essential educational record keeping, certificate production and transcripts for technical workforce personnel who volunteer to participate in the program.
- Providing scholarships and in-kind support for students and educational entities seeking technical education and training financial support.

For more information regarding MITEC contact:  www.boatingcareerinfo.org

SHAKE-A-LEG:
Shake-A-Leg's mission is to empower individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury and other emotional, economic, social, mental and physical  challenges to develop the skills needed to reach their highest potential for an independent life - workforce, social and recreational.  Those attending our programs are given the opportunity to expand their physical capabilities and explore and maximize their human potential.   Our intent is to treat the whole individual – addressing both their psychological, as well as, physical therapeutic needs – with the belief that self-confidence and self-esteem are the ingredients necessary for individuals with severe disabilities to reach independence and full integration into the community. The Shake-A-Leg Adaptive Sailing Program is world renown and the concept has gained widespread popularity.  As a recognized leader in the field, the Shake-A-Leg model is used throughout the United States, Canada and Europe for providing competitive, instructional and recreational sailing for people with multi-disabilities.  With ABYC Foundation support, the program will expand to include recreational boating education, training and employment programs for the challenged.

For more information about the Shake-A-Leg program contact:   www.shakealeg.org

SKILLUSA:

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. We help each student excel.  SkillsUSA serves more than 280,000 students and instructors nnually.  The organization has 13,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations.

More than 14,500 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA.  The ABYC has been asked to provide the Standards-based curricula and competition criteria for both the secondary and post-secondary school Marine Industry national competition.  This of course takes both time, resources and funds.  That's were you can help!

For more information about the SkillsUSA program contact:  www.skillsusa.org 

Donations Are Welcome At The ABYC Foundation C/O ABYC 613 third Street, Suite 10 Annapolis, MD 21403
 
You can count on my support!  Enclosed is a check for the amount indicated below.  I understand that the ABYC Foundation will provide me with a return letter of acknowledgement of my gift for tax deduction purposes.
 
(  ) $100   (  ) $75   (  ) $50   (  ) $25   (  ) Other $ ______
 
Please assign my gift to benefit ONE OR MORE of the following causes:
 
(  ) General Fund   (  ) ABYC Education/Training   (  ) MITEC   (  ) Shake-A-Leg   (  ) SkillsUSA
 
Name:
 
Company / organization:

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SOUTH SHORE SPACE AVAILABLE

2,650 SF SPACE AVAILABLE – QUINCY

2,650 sq. ft. marine shop.  Highly visibility location at marina with direct water access.  Contact David, Town River Marina at marina@townriver.com or call 617-745-9813.

1,100 SF SPACE AVAILABLE – PLYMOUTH

Retail/Office space with street frontage available in the heart of Plymouth at Brewer's Plymouth Marine.  Ideal for a compatible marine business including small boat or outboard sales or satellite sales office for multiple location dealer. Canvas shop, yacht broker and tackle shop already on location. For more information contact Tim Moll at tmoll@byy.com or call 781.746.4500.

LINKS OF INTEREST

Marine Trades Links

2007 MA Shrinkwrap Recycling Program: http://www.boatma.com/membersonly/index.html
Boater Information Pipeline Signup:http://www.boatma.com/boatersenewssignupform.html
MA Marine Industry Careers: http://www.boatma.com/education.html
Advertise @ BoatMA.com: http://www.boatma.com/membersonly/banneradinfo.html
Link to Archived ENews: http://www.boatma.com/membersonly/archivednl.html
CZM Marina Workshop Presentations: http://www.boatma.com/czmworkshops/presentations

Navigation & Boating Safety

Massachusetts Tides: www.boatma.com/tides/index.html
MA Boater Safety & Education: www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle/boatrvsafe.htm
Boating Safety Education Providers & Courses: http://www.boatma.com/learntoboatsafely.html
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators: www.nasbla.org
Trailering Guide: http://www.boatma.com/pdf/Forms%20and%20Applications/Trailering%20Guide%202007.pdf 
US Coast Guard NavCenter Notice To Mariners: www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm
US Coast Guard 1st District Boston: www.uscg.mil/d1
US National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration: www.noaa.gov
US NOAA Charts: www.chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov

Government & Regulatory

MA Coastal Zone Management: www.mass.gov/czm
MA Department of Environmental Protection: www.mass.gov/dep
MA Find Your Elected Representatives: www.wheredoivotema.com
MA Legislation: www.mass.gov/legis
MA Office of Fishing & Boating Access: www.mass.gov/dfwele/pab
MA Office of Technical Assistance: www.mass.gov/envir/ota
MA Official Website of the Commonwealth of MA: www.mass.gov
MA Workforce Development: www.mass.gov/dwd
US EPA-Region 1: www.epa.gov/region1
US Occupational Safety & Health Administration: www.osha.gov
Boating Infrastructure Grants: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/programsandprojects/projectbig.htm#big
Clean Vessel Act Grants:  http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/programsandprojects/cvabig.htm#cva

New England Sales & Titling

MA Department of Revenue: www.mass.gov/dor
MA Boat Registration & Titling: www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle
ME Boat Registration: www.maine.gov/ifw/rv/boatlaws.htm
NH Boat Registration: www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/ss/marinepatrol
RI Boat Registration: www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/manserv/hfb
VT Boat Registration: www.aot.state.vt.us/dmv/REGISTRATION/Motorboats/MOTORBOATS.htm
USCG Vessel Documentation Center: www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/vdoc/nvdc.htm

Marine Industry Links

ABBRA: American Boat Builders & Repairer?s Assn: www.abbra.org
ABYC: American Boat & Yacht Council: www.abycinc.org
AMI: Association of Marina Industries: www.marinaassociation.org
AMTECH: Association of Marine Technicians: www.am-tech.org
Discover Boating: www.discoverboating.com
Grow Boating ? Rising Tide Campaign: www.growboating.org
MRAA: Marine Retailers Association of America: www.mraa.com
NMMA: National Marine Manufacturer?s Association: www.nmma.org

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