50+ Year Member Profile: Boat Country
This month we talked to Tylor Hawley, General Manager of Boat Country, which has been an NMTA member for 79 years and exhibited at the Seattle Boat Show 58 times. Located in Everett, WA, it’s a family operated business with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and is known for its commitment to serving local […]
Hewes Family Announces Sale of Hewes Marine Company
Dave, Bill, and Launa Hewes, owners of Hewes Marine Company (HMC) located in Colville, Washington, have announced the sale of HMC and the Hewescraft aluminum boat brand to HMC’s long-time Vice President and Senior Director, David Honeycutt and his family. After a thorough evaluation to identify the best new leadership option for HMC – a […]
Seattle Boat Show 2027 Hotels Open to Book
Traveling to Seattle for the Boat Show – February 5-13, 2027 – and want to lock in your discounted hotel? NMTA’s hotel agreements are in place and attendees and exhibitors can book rooms now at four Seattle hotels at a special, negotiated Boat Show rate. Silver Cloud ($209/night) Marriott Courtyard Pioneer Square ($139/night) Marriott Waterfront […]
NMTA Hosts Sold Out Marina & Boatyard Conference
NMTA hosted a sold out NW Marina & Boatyard Conference presented by Marine Floats October 6-8, 2026 in La Conner. The conference once again proved why it is one of the most valuable annual gatherings for marina and boatyard professionals across the region. Hosted by NMTA, the conference brought together industry leaders, operators, vendors, and partners […]
Health Trust: Fall is Renewal Season
If your business is covered by the NMTA Health Trust, expect your 2027 Renewal Packet to arrive by email between October 20-22, 2026. The Trust runs on the calendar year so Q4 is renewal time. Not enrolled yet? If you’d like a quote for 2027, your first step is to fill out the quote request […]
NMFS Project Permit Delays? Send Us Your Project Information
Is your project permit stuck waiting for a consultation with NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)? The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) met recently with Dr. Tim Petty, Assistant Secretary for Oceans & Atmosphere at NOAA, to discuss the regulatory headache that’s been slowing down project permits across the region. PNWA is advocating for rescinding a 2022 NOAA-Corps […]
Seattle Boat Show News: Website & Sponsorship Opportunities
Work is underway on the 2027 Seattle Boat Show website as we prepare to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Seattle Boat Show. The show’s new 80th anniversary branding will be featured throughout the website as additional information is added in the coming weeks. SeattleBoatShow.com is now featuring the 2027 exhibitor list, with 249 exhibitors […]
Grow Boating Applications Due This Month
Reminder! Grow Boating Applications for 2026 are due on October 31, 2026. If you were thinking of submitting one, now is the time to work on it. If you know of an organization that could use these funds, please forward the application link to them. More information about the grant program, types of programs funded, […]
Meet Sarah Scoltock, PR Consultant for NMTA
In September we bid a fond farewell to Lisa Samuelson who’s retiring after 20+ years of public relations work for NMTA. To pick up the PR lines, please welcome Sarah Scoltock to the role of PR consultant beginning October 1, 2026. She will work with NMTA on WaterLife and PR for the Seattle Boat Show, […]
Golf Tournament Raises $12k for NMTA PAC
Thank you to all 72 golfers who participated in the NMTA Golf Tournament and Political Action Committee (PAC) Fundraiser on September 21 at Harbor Pointe Golf Club in Mukilteo. Together we raised more than $12,000 for the PAC. Congratulations to our two contest winners! Tony Bulpin with Awlgrip Paints won the putting contest and Jace […]