Meet Representative Julia Reed at Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting is more than a yearly tradition — it’s a time to reflect on the past year’s wins, recognize those who’ve helped make them possible, and look ahead with purpose. This year, we’re proud to honor Representative Julia Reed with our Legislator of the Year Award for her outstanding leadership and steadfast support […]
Five Key Takeaways from Seattle Boat Show Research
For the third year in a row, NMTA hired GMA Research, a leading consumer research firm based in Bellevue, WA, to conduct extensive research about the 2025 Seattle Boat Show. In addition to the extraordinary Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 80% that we shared in the last edition of WaterLife, here are five key takeaways […]
Board of Trustees Elections – Please Cast Your Vote!
Board elections are underway to select three new Trustees who will serve from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Voting closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, so don’t miss your chance to participate! The candidates are: Scott Anderson, CSR Marine Kelby Brown, Fournier Insurance Nick Buck-Niehaus, Sundance Yacht Sales Brian Buggenhagen, Thunder […]
Registration Now Open: NMTA Annual Meeting – An Evening of Appreciation
Join us for our Annual Meeting on June 18 as we celebrate the accomplishments of the past year — and, most importantly, show appreciation for our members and valued partners, for helping us accomplish all we do to help protect and grow recreational boating in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy heavy appetizers, drinks and great company at […]
Boost Retention & Recruitment with Affordable Dental Benefits
Offering affordable dental benefits through your association can significantly enhance your ability to attract and retain top talent. Studies show that 88% of employees consider better health, dental, and vision benefits as critical factors when choosing a job. Furthermore, 78% of employees rate dental coverage as an important benefit. Providing dental insurance not only demonstrates […]
Seattle Boat Show Earns World-Class Rating from Attendees
For the third year in a row, NMTA partnered with GMA Research, a leading Bellevue-based consumer research firm, to survey attendees at the Seattle Boat Show. The goal: gather valuable feedback and measure overall satisfaction using the Net Promoter Score (NPS) — the gold standard for assessing customer loyalty. One key question asked:“How likely are […]
Q1 Boat Sales: Strong Start for Brokerage Sales, Dealer Sales Hold Steady
Boat registrations by brokers posted strong Q1 registrations totaling $152M compared to $126M in 2024 for a 57% increase in value. Brokerage registrations in units totaled 735 for Q1 compared to 522 in 2024 for a 45% increase. New registrations by dealers for Q1 were flat with $79M in sales compared to $79M in 2024. […]
Legislative Update: NMTA Legislation Making Waves in Olympia
Senator Deborah Krishnadasan and Catherine Veninga (staff) with Tim Gorman (DNR), Ian Wilkinson (Foss Harbor Marina), Tarin Todd (Foss Harbor Marina), and NMTA’s Roman Daniels-Brown (lobbyist) and Jay Jennings (VP & Dir. of Government Affairs) awaiting the signing ceremony for SB5656 on aquatic lease rates on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Senate Bill 5801: Transportation/Luxury Tax […]
Defeat the Boat Tax!
ISSUE OVERVIEW: You may have heard about the proposed “luxury tax” on recreational watercraft, RVs, airplanes, and automobiles. This tax would add an extra 10% charge on purchase prices exceeding $500K for boats, RVs, and planes. Automobiles over $100K would also face a similar tax on the value above that threshold. We are specifically concerned […]
Member News: Local Investment Firm Purchases Dagmars Marina
GT Capital, a Seattle-based real estate holding company specializing in the acquisition, development, and operation of commercial and residential properties across the Pacific Northwest, has successfully acquired Dagmars Marina, located on the Snohomish River in Everett. This purchase marks a significant milestone for GT Capital, which last year led a group of investors in acquiring […]