Rob McKenna receives NMTA's endorsement

After an 18-month vetting process by NMTA's members, the Board voted this week to ratify the recommendation of NMTA's membership and Political Action Committee to enthusiastically endorse Attorney General Rob McKenna to be our state's next governor.

This signals to the boating community that Rob McKenna is best suited to represent our interests and advocate for our agenda. And that's not all. NMTA has prioritized this race above all others and will be working on behalf of our members to ensure that he has our support. He will count on us to win and we will count on him when he's in office. To get plugged into Rob's campaign, please visit: www.robmckenna.org

To celebrate Rob's candidacy and our strong support of him, NMTA is hosting a major donor fundraiser on his behalf. You are invited.

Details:

Please join NMTA, Brooke Stabbert, Rick Gladych, Dan Wood, Keith Mahler and Dwight Jones at NMTA's reception with AG Rob McKenna

Suggested Donation: $1,000 (which gets you two tickets)

Thursday, July 19

5:00-6:30

Salmon Bay Marine Center
2284 W. Commodore Way #100
Seattle, WA 98199


To RSVP, contact Peter Schrappen (peter@nmta.net)

NMTA's Legislative Priorities Survey

The time has come again to survey our members on which issues they care most about.  It’s the belief of NMTA’s Government Affairs Committee that the issues in the survey below are most important. From your selections, we will then have the priorities that will guide our lobbying team on your behalf in Olympia. You guide us here at NMTA.

We’ve set up a survey and one lucky winner will win a $100 gift card to Fisheries Supply for participating. The survey will take about two minutes of your time and you will see that you can only vote once.

Here’s the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NMTALegSurvey

(Plus there’s a link to help us decide which gubernatorial candidate to endorse.)

Hopefully, you’ve seen the three victories we’ve had in Olympia (which include passing the bills to phase-out copper bottom paint; exempting boatyards from permits when they install stormwater treatment systems and easing the Pilotage Regulations.) Those came directly from our top ten list of priorities when we underwent a similar exercise two years ago. Let’s do it again!

Please make your selections by June 23.

Thank you,

Your Government Affairs Team

Crow’s Nest Yachts Named West Coast Dealer for Westcoast Custom

Renowned Boat Builder Forbes Cooper Launching New Models in May

     SEATTLE, Washington --- Crow’s Nest Yachts is pleased to announce it is now the exclusive West Coast dealer for Westcoast Custom Yachts, located in British Columbia, Canada. Crow’s Nest Yachts is featuring the North American-built yachts at its locations in Seattle, Newport Beach and San Diego beginning in early May. 

     Renowned boat builder Forbes Cooper is the genius behind Westcoast Custom Yachts. He’s been manufacturing boats since the 1970’s, first with his Cooper sailboat, and then with the Cooper Prowler series of yachts in the 1980’s. Cooper has come out of retirement to put his mark on these new well-crafted yachts.

     “Forbes Cooper builds a flawless Northwest cruising boat at a great value – just what we’ve been looking for,” said Vic Parcells, Crow’s Nest Yachts Seattle. “This is a local builder that allows us to take a prospective buyer to the factory near Vancouver, B.C. and back in one day, allowing the buyer to get the perfect boat for them. We struck a deal to represent Westcoast Custom Yachts almost immediately, and could not be happier.”

     “We love these guys,” said David Cooper, Westcoast Custom Yachts. “They’re so professional and enthusiastic. They have an attitude you don’t always see in the industry right now. They’re very optimistic.”

     Westcoast Custom Yachts features 62’ and 64’ Pilothouse models, combining large interiors, roomy flybridges, and expansive cockpits with impressive performance, dependability and economy. Due in late May is a 64’ model from their new line of low-profile, customizable Express Cruisers, featuring modern European styling.

     “We customize the boats to what owners want,” said Forbes Cooper, Westcoast Custom Yachts. “No two boats built over 50 feet are alike, and we show owners mock-ups of features and finishes they request to be certain we meet their approval before we build it.”

     Cooper also designed the new boats to be popular with yacht owners who wish to combine cruising and sport fishing, with plenty of cockpit space to add sportfishing chairs, and other accessories.      

     “These semi-custom designs are perfect for West Coast boaters,” said Dennis Riehl, Crow’s Nest Yachts Newport Beach.  “They’re exactly the kind of yacht and price point that works well for either the weekend boater or serious long range yachtsman.”   

     Crow’s Nest Yachts maintains a high standard of excellence on the West Coast, and with the addition of Westcoast Custom Yachts, continues to provide exceptional service to exceed expectations of existing and prospective clients.

     Crow’s Nest Yachts is marking more than 35 years of service to West Coast boaters with locations in Seattle, Washington, and in California in both San Diego and Newport Beach. Currently, Crow’s Nest Yachts has a wide selection of yachts available, with inventory valued at more than $47 million.

     For more information, please visit www.crowsnestyachts.com and to view video of Westcoast Custom Yachts, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ctyZKYeebQ.

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Applications available for Seattle Boat Show at Kirkland Uncorked

We are excited to announce our return to one of the region’s most successful and well-attended community events next month – Kirkland Uncorked, July 20-22 at the Kirkland waterfront. This summer, the Seattle Boat Show at Kirkland Uncorked display will feature an expanded and redesigned layout to accommodate more boats.

NMTA member dealers and brokers may display boats in the Kirkland Marina within NMTA’s Seattle Boat Show display, where 20,000 guests are expected to attend the summer art and wine event. The cost to display is $300 per boat for boats smaller than 30-feet LOA, and $500 per boat for boats 30’ and larger LOA. A one-time discount is also available for dealers or brokers exhibiting three or more boats.

To participate, please Click here to view an application.

Or you can copy and paste the following link into your web browser:
http://www.NMTA.net/PDF/KUC_2012_Application.pdf

Space is limited! Note: All boat displays are in-water displays.

If you have questions, please call the NMTA office at 206-634-0911.

WHAT: Seattle Boat Show at Kirkland Uncorked
WHEN: July 20-22, 2012
WHERE: City of Kirkland Marina. Space Reserved.
ABOUT: Kirkland Uncorked is hosted in the picturesque Marina Park on the shores of Lake Washington, this event is one of the region’s premier outdoor lifestyle festivals benefiting the Hope Heart Institute. Kirkland Uncorked focuses the guest experience on art, food and wine cultivating the Northwest’s finest wineries, restaurants and home décor and design specialists all in one beautiful summer weekend. Join us at this award winning festival and connect directly to our 5,000 guests in the Tasting Garden or with the 20,000 guests in the free Promenade area. More information about Kirkland Uncorked is online at http://kirklanduncorked.com/

NMTA Board of Trustees election results!

Congratulations to the following NMTA members for being elected to the 2012/2013 Board of Trustees:

• Bill Baker – Global Product Solutions
• Tony Bulpin – Sea Hawk Paint
• Craig Perry – Foss Waterway Management

The three elected candidates will begin serving three-year terms beginning July 1, 2012. Thank you to all candidates for participating in the election, and to all NMTA members who voted!