Tobay Beach In-Water Boat & Brokerage Show

Preparations Begin

Summer is in full swing and with that begins preparation for this year’s 34^th Annual Tobay Beach In-Water Boat and Brokerage Show. This year’s show, taking place Saturday, October 2^nd – Sunday, October 3^rd and Saturday, October 9^th – Sunday October 10^th, will be held at the newly renovated and beautiful Tobay Beach Marina off of Ocean Parkway, NY.

If you’re looking to move product the Long Island, NY market is just for you. Long Island represents an affluent consumer group consisting of leaders and professionals that makes it one of the top 10 boating markets in the country. To help you further the sales process boat demos are allowed at your discretion. In addition to hundreds of new boats on display, this year show features for the first time a complete used and brokerage boat section with an entire dock dedicated to the highest quality Brokerage Yachts available.

Tobay Beach Marina is located 4 miles east of the Jones Beach Tower off of Ocean Parkway. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, exhibiting at the Tobay show will put you in front of thousands of qualified boating enthusiasts looking to see and shop the best in boats, marine gear and accessories on the market today. As always exhibit space at the Tobay show is priced to allow you the opportunity to display as much product as you wish.

Aggressive show pricing, thousands of qualified buyers, two huge weekends and a top 10 boating market all make the Tobay Beach In-Water Boat and Brokerage show a sales opportunity you simply can’t afford to miss! For exhibit information please visit www.nyboatshows.com or call Vincent Mazzone at 631.691.7050

2009 ELECTION MEETING

NYMTA

Election Meeting

Lily Flanagan’s

345 Deer Park Ave

Presentation by H2M Group

Taking Water Samples & Reporting for SPDES

Long Island Boat Show Dates Changed!

LONG ISLAND BOAT SHOW

The NYMTA has announced that the 53^rd Annual Long Island Boat Show will have new dates beginning in 2010. The show will open on Thursday March 4^th and continue through Sunday March 7^th. The Long Island Boat Show, a staple in the month of February on Long Island for years had reason to make the move. "Once the New York Boat Show moved from mid December to late January, we felt a change like this was necessary, and we are very excited about it" said Vincent Mazzone, Events Manager for the NYMTA. "We feel strongly that is important to maintain some separation between our show and New York. Fortunately for us that change puts us in March which is closer to the boating season and an ideal time to shop for your new boat and accessories. Spring will be weeks away and most boaters will already have their minds on the water".

This change comes off the heels of a 2009 Long Island Boat Show that switched from a two-weekend format to one weekend with great results. Attendance reached 8,000 for the four-day event, equaling its previous 3-year average over two weekends. This year’s show will once again feature a one-weekend format, opening Thursday March 4^th and continuing through Sunday March 7^th. The show hours are Thursday and Friday 300 p.m. – 900 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Contracts for the 2010 Long Island Boat Show will be mailed at the end of this month. You can also download and print your contract by visiting www.nyboatshows.com. If you have not exhibited in the past and would like to receive a mailing or have questions regarding the show, please call Vincent Mazzone at 631-691-7050 or email vincemazzone@aol.com. Thank you for your continues support of the NYMTA.

LAST CHANCE

The NYMTA is currently putting the finishing touches on this years Tobay Beach In-Water Boat Show, October 1-4, 2009.  If you have not done so already, be sure to book your space today.  There are currently six (6) 10x10 booths available and seven (7) slips in the water for new, used and broker boats. 

The cost of a 10 x 10 is $600 for members and $850 for non-members.  Boats in the water are as low as $500 per and capped at a maximum of $1,125 per for any boat 36' or larger.

If you are exhibiting at this year's show and have not sent in your contract please do so today.  If we do not receive your contract today and a deposit by the end of the week you will not be included in this years show directory.

If you have any questions please call Vincent Mazzone at 631-691-7050.  All contracts can be faxed to 631-691-2724.  Thank you again for your continued support of the Tobay Boat Show and the New York Marine Trades Association.

Tobay Show Brokerage and Used Slips Available

Tobay Beach In-Water Boat Show

Tobay Beach In-Water Boat Show

The NYMTA has announced a new show schedule for this year’s 2009 Tobay Beach In- Water Boat Show at Tobay Beach Marina. This year’s show will switch to a one-weekend format, opening Thursday October 1^st and continuing through Sunday October 4^th. The new show hours are Thursday and Friday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

With these new dates the Tobay Beach In-Water boat show will continue to provide the same great boat show experience that you’ve become accustomed to for the last 32 years. The Long Island Boat Show is always a great place to display and sell your products to thousand of qualified buyers. This year’s show will once again feature Long Island’s top dealers offering the best brands and deals on the market today. With our accessories tent growing every year this year’s show is sure to top the rest.

Contracts for the 2009 Tobay show are being mailed today. You can also download and print your contract by visiting www.nyboatshows.com. If you have not exhibited in the past and would like to receive a mailing or have questions regarding the show, please call Vincent Mazzone at 631-691-7050 or email vincemazzone@aol.com.

LAST REMINDER!

IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY PLEASE RSVP TODAY! 

 DEC HAS BEEN VISITING MARINAS TO CHECK ON THEIR SPDES PERMITS. 

FINES CAN AMOUNT TO AS MUCH AS $37,000.00!

ARE YOU LEGAL?

SPDES Workshop

 TOMORROW MORNING, June 18 @ 9:30am

St. Mark’s Church

754 Montauk Hwy, Islip, NY 11751

DEC staff will go over the SPDES permit application and requirements needed to comply.

SPDES permits are needed for stormwater runoff at your facility. You will also need to prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

Jay Tanski of NY Sea Grant will go over the BMP’s for marinas and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.

NYMTA members – FREE

Non – NYMTA Members - $20

Please RSVP to the NYMTA office TODAY!

Company Name ____________________________________

Number Attending __________________________________

 Please Fax to 631-691-2724

SPDES WORKSHOP

SPDES Workshop

Welcome to the new New York Marine Trades website!

This is the event board.  If you have an event that you would like to list, please contact the NYMTA staff.  Event information can be broadcast to all NYMTA members.

Weather Alert

Lenny Maggio of Whaleneck

2 Credit Bottom Paint Class

Do you have something for our next NYMTA newsletter?

Newsletter Opportunity

Dear Member,

We are currently working on the next issue of our NYMTA newsletter.  The NYMTA newsletter has many contributors to it and we are asking for you to add something today.  If you have something that you would like published in our next issue please forward it to Vincent Mazzone at vincemazzone@aol.com.  Whether it be a story involving you and your business or something educational that other members can benefit from, the newsletter is your outlet to our industry.  

Advertising opportunities are still available.  For ad pricing please call our office at 631-691-7050 and send your ad to vincemazzone@aol.com  Our deadline for the next issue is May 10, 2010. 

Deepest Sympathies

We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Eileen Balsamo (Staten Island Yacht Sales).  Eileen was dedicated to enhancing everyone's enjoyment of boating.  She was a kind woman with a gentle soul and was loved greatly by her family, friends and co-workers.  She will be missed by all.    The services in honor of Eileen 's life are being held tonight, Thursday December 10th  2-4pm and 7-9pm at   William M. Donohue Funeral Home  290 Post Avenue, Westbury, New York 11590    516-333-0615

Newsletter Opportunity

Dear Member,

We are currently working on the next issue of our NYMTA newsletter.  The NYMTA newsletter has many contributors to it and we are asking for you to add something today.  If you have something that you would like published in our next issue please forward it to Vincent Mazzone at vincemazzone@aol.com.  Whether it be a story involving you and your business or something educational that other members can benefit from, the newsletter is your outlet to our industry.  

Advertising opportunities are still available.  For ad pricing please call our office at 631-691-7050 and send your ad to vincemazzone@aol.com 

Accepting Credit Cards

Dear Member,

For your convenience the NYMTA is now accepting credit cards for all boat show space and membership balances.  If you have an outstanding balance on your boat show space and/or have not renewed your membership this year, please call Vincent Mazzone at 631-691-7050.  All credit card processing can be done over the phone without swiping your card.  We will be accepting Visa, Master Card and Discover.  We do not accept American Express cards. 

If you have any questions regarding an outstanding balance please call the office.  Once again the number is 631-691-7050.  Thank you again for your continued support of the NYMTA.

New York Amended Life Jacket Law - Life Jacket Wear Requirements

SBA FLOORPLAN UPDATE

The Marine Retailers Association of America sent a letter to the Small Business Administration last week regarding concerns over the agency's new floorplan financing program for boat dealers.

MRAA asked the SBA to make the following changes to its guidelines:

* Allow for application of the program in non-title and title states.

* Eliminate the $500,000 threshold for minimum loan amount.

* Increase the maximum loan amount to $4 million from $2 million.

* Use SBA loan proceeds to refinance existing or new inventory at the existing lender or for the acquisition or refinance of inventory at a new lender.

* Expand the definition of franchise-only dealers since that business model does not apply to recreational boating.

* Allow banks to be considered experienced on a case-by-case basis.

* Be less restrictive on the requirement that boat dealers have to provide monthly financial statements.

"We are asking the SBA to amend its guidelines with these recommendations, which will go a long way to ensure success of the program for boat dealers. We will continue to work the SBA to craft workable guidelines," said MRAA chairman Ed Lofgren, in a statement.

SBA Loans Fact Sheet Info

SBA Loans / Fact Sheet To help MRAA members understand the recently announced government finance options available to boat dealers, we have uploaded a FACT Sheet for working capital enhancement (SBA America’s Recovery Capital program) and floor plan financing (SBA 7a loans) to the MRAA website. Download here: www.mraa.com/pdf/SBA_USDA_Loan_Fact_Sheet2.pdf Both of these loan programs are administered by the federal Small Business Administration. In addition, MRAA is forwarding background information about a federal stimulus program being offered by the Department of Agriculture to assist small businesses in rural areas. We understand these funds can be used for working capital, to pay interest on existing loans, and for floor plan financing. MRAA reminds marine retailers that the financing programs must be processed through a bank that supports the SBA lending programs. You may want to first check with your community bank to see if they are a participating bank. Otherwise look for a list of those banks participating in the SBA 7 (a) loan program for floor plan financing by going to www.naggl.org Marine Retailers Association of America PO Box 1127, Oak Park, IL 60304 708.763.9210 phone          708.763.9236 fax mraa@mraa.com         www.mraa.com To be removed from the MRAA mailing list, send an email to mraa@mraa.com

MRAA RELEASE

SBA Will Offer Floor Plan Financing to Auto, RV, Other Dealerships Beginning July 1

KOKOMO, IND. – The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer government guaranteed loans to finance inventory for eligible auto, recreational vehicle, boat and other dealerships under a new pilot program announced today by SBA Administrator Karen Mills.

Dealer Floor Plan (DFP) financing will be available beginning July 1, according to Mills. She announced the new program during a visit to Kokomo, Ind., with Dr. Ed Montgomery, President Barack Obama's Director of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers.

"Countless small businesses, including dealerships, across the country are facing significant challenges as a result of the uncertainty in the auto industry," Mills said. "Floor plan financing can offer some dealerships the opportunity to get through these tough economic times by allowing them to keep their inventory and cash flow intact, as well as save the jobs these small businesses provide."

Mills and Montgomery discussed the new DFP pilot program, as well as other resources offered by SBA and the federal government to help small businesses in communities impacted by the troubles facing the auto industry.

"Small businesses are the engine of our economic growth," Dr. Montgomery said. "We are committed to finding ways the federal government can cut through red tape and get resources to these companies quickly during these tough economic times. From supporting nearly $4 billion in lending to small businesses across the country since February to the Dealer Floor Plan financing announced today, the SBA is making the resources provided in the Recovery Act accessible and working to provided needed credit. The President is committed to continuing to work with federal officials to identify resources like these that make a real difference in the lives of our auto communities and workers."

Floor plan financing is a line of credit that allows dealers to borrow against their inventory, and then repay that debt as they sell their inventory or borrow against the line of credit again to add new inventory.

Under the DFP pilot program, the SBA will provide loan guarantees for lines of credit through its 7(a) program. DFP loans will be made through SBA lenders only for titled inventory, including autos, RVs, manufactured homes, boats and motorcycles. The pilot program will begin July 1 and will be available through Sept. 30, 2010, at which time the SBA will make the determination of whether or not to extend the program.

DFP loans will be available for a minimum of $500,000 up to the $2 million allowable under the 7(a) program. With a maximum repayment term of five years, the loans will come with a 75 percent government guarantee. Borrowers will also benefit from the temporary elimination of fees on 7(a) loans made possible by the America's Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

During a roundtable discussion later in the afternoon with local small business owners Mills provided information on other SBA loan programs and benefits provided by the Recovery Act. Specifically, small business owners can take advantage of higher government guarantees on some 7(a) loans, as well as reduced fees on both 7(a) and 504 loans. The agency is also providing more tools to help small businesses compete for federal government contracts, along with technical assistance and counseling for business owners and entrepreneurs to help them deal with the economic challenges they face.

"We are committed to being the real partner small businesses need at this critical time," Mills said. "Floor plan financing is just the latest tool in our toolbox to help small businesses in communities like Kokomo weather this recession and drive our nation's economic recovery."

Release Date: May 28, 2009
Release Number: 09-37
Contact: Hayley Matz (202) 205-6948
Internet Address: www.sba.gov/news

Marine Retailers Association of America
PO Box 1127, Oak Park, IL 60304
708.763.9210 phone          708.763.9236 fax
mraa@mraa.com         www.mraa.com

From Billy at Ocean Outboard

Boating Participation Rises

 Estimated 70 Million Americans

Expected to Hit the Water This Summer

Industry Helping Non-Boaters Find Affordable Options, ‘Get Feet Wet’ in Boating

As Memorial Day approaches – one of the most popular boating weekends of the year – the recreational boating industry trade group, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), reports there were an estimated 70 million Americans who went boating in 2008, a five percent increase over 2007, despite the recession and higher gas prices.  

What’s more, Discover Boating the boating industry’s national awareness campaign, today reported the results from a summer boating habits survey conducted in May of 25,000 members of the nation’s largest boat owners group, BoatU.S.  The survey reveals that when compared to the 2008 boating season, 52 percent of respondents do not expect to change the way they use their boat this summer and an additional 39 percent predict they will actually go boating more if gas prices continue to remain lower than 2008.  

With gas prices currently hovering around $2.50 per gallon, much lower than last year’s nearly $4 per gallon, the industry expects this summer to be one of the busiest with boaters taking to the water in record numbers to de-stress and look for ways to vacation closer to home.

The survey also found that more than two-thirds, nearly 70 percent, of respondents said spending time on the water plays a significant role in bringing their families together. For landlubbers without a boat of their own, DiscoverBoating.com, the Discover Boating campaign's online boating resource, is providing affordable tips on how to try out the boating lifestyle and begin creating lasting memories with friends and family.

“We anticipate Americans cutting down on out-of-town vacations this summer but still looking for ways to afford the activities and hobbies they love – for those who love the water we want to make sure they know how to access the boating lifestyle at all price points,” says Ellen Hopkins, spokeswoman for Discover Boating. “As the 70 million Americans who went boating last year can attest, being on the water can be a great way to soak in the summer weather, spend time with your family and friends and enjoy a vacation close to home.”

This summer, whether you’re looking to get your feet wet or head down the path to boat ownership, DiscoverBoating.com has on-the-water options to float your boat:

Rent or Charter. Boat rentals come in a variety of forms, from hourly and daily rentals to weeks-long charters. Renting is a helpful way to compare boat types and explore local waterways from a new vantage point. Multi-day chartering may help save on trip expenses such as food, lodging and activities, which can often be negotiated into the overall cost of a chartering package.

Share Time and Costs. Fractional boat ownership, similar to lodging timeshares, are cost-effective ways to use well-appointed boats and distribute costs related to fueling, pump-out, maintenance, and insurance among you and a group of friends or other local timeshare boaters. Members pre-schedule use of the boat online and often get the added benefit of lessons, flotillas and additional crew, if needed.

Join a Club. Local boating clubs and organizations allow inexperienced boaters the chance to test the waters through lessons, regattas and events. Clubs provide members with access to a variety of boat types, interaction with fellow boaters and events for all skill levels for an annual or monthly fee.

Test the Waters. Visit a local boat dealer as they can help narrow down choices, suggest options to best fit a budget and take interested boaters out for a test drive to experience how the boat performs. Similar to shopping for a car, test driving several boat types will help even the most experienced boater make a selection that works best for their budget and lifestyle.

For more boating tips, resources and information, visit DiscoverBoating.com.

About Discover Boating
Discover Boating is a national awareness campaign developed by the North American recreational boating industry and managed by the industry’s trade group, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA.org). Discover Boating  programs focus on improving the boating experience and building interest in recreational boating by providing a resource for Americans to explore the benefits, affordability and accessibility

MEMBERSHIP ADVISORY

MEMBERSHIP ADVISORY

SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program
To Help Struggling Businesses

WASHINGTON – Small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of the
slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief to keep their doors
open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new loan program
announced today by SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills.

Beginning on June 15, SBA will start guaranteeing America’s Recovery Capital
(ARC) loans. ARC loans are deferred-payment loans of up to $35,000 available
to established, viable, for-profit small businesses that need short-term help to
make their principal and interest payments on existing qualifying debt. ARC
loans are interest-free to the borrower, 100 percent guaranteed by the SBA,
and have no SBA fees associated with them.

"These ARC loans can provide the critical capital and support many small
businesses need to make it through these tough economic times," said
Administrator Mills. "Together with other provisions of the Recovery Act, ARC
loans will free up capital and put more money in the hands of small business
owners when they need it the most. This will help viable small businesses
continue to grow and thrive and create new jobs in communities across the
country."

As part of the Recovery Act, the ARC program was created as a no-interest,
deferred payment loan to help small businesses that have a history of good
performance, but as a result of the tough economy, are struggling to make
debt payments.

ARC loans will be disbursed within a period of up to six months and will provide
funds to be used for payments of principal and interest for existing, qualifying
small business debt including mortgages, term and revolving lines of credit,
capital leases, credit card obligations and notes payable to vendors, suppliers
and utilities. Repayment will not begin until 12 months after the final
disbursement. Borrowers don’t have to pay interest on ARC loans. After the
12-moth deferral period, borrowers will pay back the loan principal over a
period of five years.

Commercial lenders will make ARC loans directly, not SBA. For more
information on ARC loans, visit

www.sba.gov

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EPA to Deny Waiver for E15 in Gasoline

Dear Industry Colleagues,

 As you may know, a pro-ethanol lobbying organization called Growth Energy and 54 ethanol manufacturers recently submitted a formal petition to EPA requesting a waiver under the Clean Air Act to increase ethanol blend levels in gasoline up to 15 percent (E15) by volume. As is required by law, EPA on April 21 published a Notice for Comment in the Federal Register, beginning a 30-day public comment period that closes on May 21, 2009.  There is enormous political pressure on federal agencies to allow a high blend level despite well-known problems with mid-level ethanol gasoline. 

We are asking all interested parties to submit comments to EPA arguing that the waiver petition be denied.  Although NMMA has been working with EPA and DOE to initiate testing on marine engines and equipment and has formally submitted a test plan for our sector, there has been no testing to date by any federal agency on the impacts of mid-level ethanol blends on marine products.  As you all know, marine engines are designed and certified to run on not more than E10, the current legal allowable blend limit.  Increasing the limit will likely bring marine engines out of compliance with federal clear air laws, damage marine engines due to higher temperatures, pose safety risks to boaters and sportsmen and likely mean warranties will be voided.     

We ask you to support a science-first approach and urge EPA to deny the ethanol industry's E15 waiver request unless and until independent and comprehensive scientific testing is completed on a full range of marine engines and other products. 

 In the coming days we will be developing a template for comments to EPA, and we would encourage your organizations to send comments directly to EPA.  In the meantime, we have set up a grassroots advocacy toolkit linked directly to EPA that you and your members can use to send in comments.  

We encourage you to direct your members to the Take Action website here and submit comments: http://capwiz.com/nmma/home/.  

Many thanks,

Mat

Mathew P. Dunn

Legislative Director

National Marine Manufacturers Association

(202) 737-9760 (o)

(202) 731-0503 (m)

DEALER ALERT

and click on the "Contact Us" button, enter the required information and the following message.

Dear Mr. President, "The recreational boating industry and my business are suffering from a credit freeze and the inability to obtain floor financing of our products causing as many of 50% of our valued employees to be laid off from work. We understand the Small Business Administration has presented a proposal to OMB which would open the SBA 7 (a) loan program to floor plan financing for new and used boats. Support of this proposal is critical for the financial recovery of our industry. We are writing to ask for your support of the SBA proposal to open the 7 (a) loan program for floor plan financing. Thank you."

Apprentice News

RE: Apprentices are legal- New requirements

As you have already been told, we have reached an agreement on apprentices for application of bottom paints (pesticides). Yesterday, April 7, Governor Paterson signed Chapter 59 of the NYS Budget officially making apprentices legal again.

Apprentices still are required to be trained as they were in the past. Please see the attached page so that you can comply with the law.

Apprentices also have to be at least 17 years of age and are not allowed to apply restricted use pesticides. Contact your paint rep or check the DEC website to make sure all your paints are classified as general use.

Please make sure you document the training of your apprentices and keep that info with your recordkeeping.

If you have any questions, please call the office.

Section 325.10 Eligibility and training for pesticide apprentices.

(a) Each individual engaged in the commercial application of pesticides who is not a certified applicator or technician is considered a pesticide apprentice. An apprentice must be at least 17 years of age. An apprentice is required to receive 40 hours of pesticide use experience under the supervision of a certified applicator and receive a minimum of 8 hours of instruction on the requirements in section 325.18 of this Part, before such apprentice can apply general use pesticides under the off-site direct supervision of a certified applicator. It is the responsibility of the certified pesticide applicator or registered business to determine and so state that an apprentice is competent to perform applications.

(b) For specific applications that are infrequent and narrow in scope, and where there is little risk associated with the application, a certified commercial pesticide applicator may request, and the department may approve on a case-by-case basis, amended training requirements for such special circumstances.

(c) Documentation that a certified commercial pesticide applicator observed and instructed the apprentice as required in subdivision 325.10(a) of this Part must be maintained by the certified commercial pesticide applicator or registered business for three years. Such documentation must be made available to the department upon request. Documentation must include the following:

(1) name and address of apprentice;

(2) date(s) of instruction or observation;

(3) content of training and certification category;

(4) instructor's name and certification identification number; and

(5) an evaluation concluding that the apprentice is competent to perform pesticide applications.

(d) A copy of the documentation required in paragraph 325.10(c) of this Part must be made available to the apprentice if requested.

This text comes from NYS DEC Part 325, Rules and Regulations, Section 10 on page 18.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

STOLEN MOTOR

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT 4/1/09 AN EVINRUDE 90HP E-TEC WAS STOLEN FROM AMERICAN MARINE IN COMMACK.  PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS OR KEITH AT AMERICAN  MARINE WITH ANY INFORMATION.  THEY CAN BE REACHED AT 631-543-6433. 

BELOW ARE THE MODEL AND SERIAL #'S.

MODEL # E90DSLEC

SERIAL # 05206281

COLOR : WHITE WITH POLISHED PROP

Shrink Wrap Recycling Available

Shrink Wrap Recycling Available

Liotta Brothers will pick up in Nassau and Suffolk County, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island.

Great News!

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!

Welcome to the new New York Marine Trades website!

This is the News board.  If you have a news item please contact the NYMTA staff.  News items can be broadcast to all NYMTA members.