Industry Links
Vendors
- Almo- Almo Wire & Cable is a wire distributor of Mil-Spec and Industrial wire and cable products, value-added products, and other related services. As one of the leading stocking suppliers of electrical wire and cable in the country, Almo is well connected with many of the industry’s leading manufacturers serving a multitude of markets.
- Blue Sea Systems- For both products engineered in house and supporting products made by leading manufacturers, Blue Sea Systems engineers perform extensive testing to ensure that products meet the demands of the marine environment. Product assembly at our Bellingham, Washington headquarters means that engineers and production staff can interact daily to ensure product integrity.
- Charles Industries-Charles’ Marine and Industrial Group strives to provide “Solid Power” solutions for recreational boaters, workboats, and industrial equipment. Marine product lines include marine UL Listed electronic switching and ferroresonant battery chargers, power cables and adapters, isolation & boosting transformers, and onboard communications systems. Industrial product lines include power inverters, battery chargers and electronic transformers.
- Delta-The basic design of the DELTA silicon oxide varistor (SOV) arrestor is a pair of metal electrodes separated by a silicon oxide compound. Under normal conditions, the silicon oxide is a good insulator so that no line current flows between the electrodes to ground. When an excessively high voltage occurs on the electrodes, the high energy electrical field ionizes the silicon oxide, changing it from a compound to silicon separate from oxygen. Since the silicon ion is a good conductor, the high energy current is conducted to ground. When the voltage falls toward normal, the silicon and oxygen recombine, forming silicon oxide and shutting off the conduction.
- East Penn-Since 1946, East Penn Manufacturing Company has been producing a wide variety of lead-acid batteries, battery accessories, wire and cable products. An independent and progressive company committed to the future, East Penn owns and operates the largest single site battery manufacturing facility in its industry.
- Esco-Elkhart Supply Corporation has been supplying and manufacturing wholesale plumbing, electrical and manufactured products since 1949. Our goal is customer satisfaction and customer support.
- Guest-At Guest, we make electrical products that stand up to the punishing marine environment. Every product we make, from our rugged battery chargers and switches to a wide array of lights and spotlights, is designed to withstand the rigors of life on the water. We engineer each product to exacting performance specifications, including MARINE UL and CUL listings for an extra margin of safety. And as one of the world’s leading manufacturer of battery chargers and maintainers, we offer a complete line of products to meet practically every application.
- King Controls-Since the late 1990s, King Controls has focused primarily on manufacturing and marketing innovative mobile and portable satellite antennas. Our core products are marketed under the brand name of King-Dome, Sea-King and most recently, VuQube. These products are based on patented technology developed by King Controls and licensed from key partners.
- Magnum Energy-Magnum Energy is a leading manufacturer of premium inverter/chargers for Mobile and Renewable Energy applications. With over 150 years of combined inverter design and manufacturing experience, Magnum Energy uses these new design and manufacturing techniques to build some of the industry's most reliable, advanced, and cost effective inverter/chargers and accessories.
- Marinco-At Marinco, we make electrical products that stand up to the harshest environments. Every product we make, from our rugged shore power cordsets and adapters to a wide array of 12V accessories, is designed to withstand the rigors of life at sea.
- Mastervolt-Energy supply that you can trust. Always and everywhere. That is Mastervolt’s mission. With our products and systems, we offer you the “power to be independent”. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing.
- Midnite Solar-The engineers at MidNite Solar have been designing renewable energy disconnect boxes for twenty years. The majority of the existing disconnect boxes were designed by us. We think we have finally got it right. People in the industry have spent years teaching us what is important to them. Our E-Panels take care of the over current and disconnect requirements. This allows you to devote more of your hard earned money to the performance components such as PV panels, power electronics and batteries.
- Noco-The NOCO Company is a fully integrated manufacturer of battery products and accessories for battery powered equipment and vehicles. Our products can be found on automobiles, boats, golf carts, trucks, ATVs, UTVs, RVs, tractors, buses, motorcycles and other related industrial equipment.Since 1914, the NOCO brand has been synonymous for quality, durability and dependability. NOCO branded products can be found all over the world at most major retailers, distributors and OEMs.Our products are designed to connect to or power lead-acid batteries. Some of our products include: battery chargers, battery boxes, battery terminals, battery cables, battery cleaners, booster cables, solar battery chargers and more.
- Outback Power Systems-OutBack Power Technologies is a privately held company headquartered in Arlington, Washington and is the leading designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, back-up power and mobile applications. The Company is also a member of The Alpha Group -- a global alliance of independent companies that share a common philosophy: create world-class powering solutions for communication, commercial, industrial and renewable energy markets.
- Progressive Dynamics-In recent years we have developed several new products for the RV Industry including 30 and 50-amp AC/DC distribution panels, 30 and 50-amp Automatic Transfer Switches and introduced the new 9200 Series of Power Converters with the Charge Wizard built-in. We also introduced our new line of panel converters and replacement converter sections.
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- Sunwize-SunWize Technologies helped pioneer the solar industry in the 1990s and has grown into one of the industry’s premier providers of solar electric solutions. In the initial years, SunWize developed a suite of off-grid industrial solar solutions to provide reliable electricity to remote and often environmentally hostile sites – a market segment that the company continues to lead. As the grid-connected solar market grew, SunWize expanded its distribution services providing installers with top tier solar products and industry-leading customer service. With warehouses on both coasts, next-day shipping, and dealer training programs, SunWize offers a full suite of services to help its solar installer customers succeed. In addition to distribution and a full line of best-in-class engineered solutions, SunWize has built a reputation for high-quality turnkey residential, commercial, and public sector installations ranging in size from a few kilowatts to multiple megawatts.
- Vanner-Vanner has been delivering engineering excellence in power conversion and power transformation for commercial vehicles in nine markets since 1977. Vanner is a leader in commercial transportation engineering excellence and designs and delivers patented high quality, cost-effective and environmentally responsible products and services in the U.S. and around the world.
- Victron Energy-Our products include sinewave inverters, sinewave inverters/chargers, battery chargers, DC/DC converters, transfer switches, battery monitors and more. Victron Energy has a strong, unrivalled reputation for technical innovation, reliability, and build quality. Our products are widely considered to be the professional choice for independent electric power.
- Xantrex-Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the mobile power markets. The company’s products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by electronic equipment and the electricity grid.
Marine Manufacturers
- S-2 Yachts-Leon Slikkers began his boat-building career at Chris-Craft in the joiner department making cabin tops in 1946. In the early 1950s Leon began building 14 foot runabouts in his garage after work. In 1954 he registered the Slickcraft name, and the following year he left a promising career to open his own shop and fulfill his dream at the age of 27. He sold his house and started a small factory on Washington Avenue in Holland, Michigan. Leon began experimenting with a new material, fiberglass, in 1955. Within three years, the company put a few of the boats into production and by 1963 had stopped building with wood.In 1969 Leon sold Slickcraft to the AMF Corporation. He stayed on as president to head up three AMF companies (including Slickcraft), but eventually realized that the large corporation's business principles did not match his own and left after four years. Leon started over in 1974, building sailboats under the name S2 Yachts. Within 10 years, S2 was one of the top five sailboat manufacturers in the United States, known for building quality cruising vessels and racing boats. Gradually the company began producing high-quality power boats called Tiara Yachts, and phasing out the sailboats. S2 Yachts then constructed a second facility in Ft. Pierce, Florida and, in 1977 added Pursuit Boats to its product lineup.In 2009 the S2 design and engineering group collaborated with the Marine Hydrodynamic Laboratory at the University of Michigan to develop Total Integrated Data Acquisition Systems (TIDAS), nautical research stations for coastal and inner-shelf freshwater and saltwater data monitoring.
- Robertson and Caine-Robertson & Caine (Pty) Ltd was founded by John Robertson and the late Jerry Caine in 1991. The founders have a long and proud history of boat-building going back 30 years, with more than 800 boats launched.Robertson & Caine is South Africa's largest boat-builder manufacturing for the export market, and has delivered hundreds of boats globally.
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- Sharpe Houseboats-The Sharpe family has proudly set the standard for quality and dependability in building houseboats for over 50 years.Few purchases in life will provide you, your family and friends with as much enjoyment as your new houseboat. Whether you want a secluded, romantic getaway, or a gathering place for friends and family, from kids to grandparents, you've made the right decision. The sights and sounds of relaxation will take your breath away and be music to your ears. This is the lure of the lake and the pleasure of houseboating. It renews the spirit and allows one to get in touch again with nature, family and friends.
- Thoroughbred Cruisers-Thoroughbred Cruisers began in 1996 when a group of local craftsmen joined forces to manufacture some of Kentucky's finest custom houseboats. In 1997 the first Thoroughbred houseboat rolled off the assembly line and we have been producing top-quality custom houseboats ever since. Today, at Thoroughbred Houseboats, we have made customer satisfaction our number-1 priority. We listen to our customers' wants and needs, and try to accommodate them in the best way possible. Most of our changes and improvements are customer-driven. A lot of our current standards and options started with, "can you do this?" Today, Thoroughbred builds top quality houseboats, and has custom house boats for sale, new custom house boats centered around the customers ideas and specifications.
- Sea Ray-Every Sea Ray boat is a reflection of our commitment to precision, innovation and craftsmanship. Spacious cockpits flow into thoughtfully designed cabins. The design, details and materials are tested and approved by the most dedicated group of professionals in the marine industry. The result is a line of boats, from 17 to 61 feet, that continues to set higher standards when it comes to aesthetics, engineering and technology. That's what you can expect from Sea Ray.
- Rinker-Whether you are a weekend cruiser, a family fun-seeker, a hardcore sportsman, or a watersports daredevil, Nautic Global Group has you covered. Because no matter what you like to do with your boat, it all comes down to one thing: a passion for the water. That’s what the entire line of Nautic Global Group brands represents. Sure, we’ve got the most-sought-after features, cutting-edge designs and the best quality and value in the industry. But when you get right down to it, aren’t you thinking more about the smile on your wife’s face when she’s surrounded by her closest friends, or the joy-filled laugh of your daughter as she catches her first fish, or the pride of their grandson when he masters a new wakeboarding trick? That’s boating. That’s passion. That’s Nautic Global Group.
- Stardust Cruisers-Stardust will exceed any other builders specifications while yet maintaining our competitive price. We also will take on projects that our competitors will not or cannot build. Where others address the houseboat as a box on a barge, we look to style and class and offer an attractive vessel that functions as well as it looks. Whether the vessel is of the standard window or our pioneered full glass design the Stardust design advantage will be apparent.
RV Manufacturers
- Newell Coach-Newell Coach Corporation, located in Miami, Oklahoma, manufactures, sells and services Newell luxury motorcoaches.Since 1979, Newell Coach has been owned and operated by Karl and Alice Blade. Their son-in-law Pat Dwyer, and daughter Becky Dwyer, are also involved in the company's daily operations.Founded on a commitment to quality and innovation. Newell Coach was founded in 1967 by L.K. Newell. From the beginning, the company designed and created its own coach chassis. This was because no pre-made chassis or bus shell could provide the quality Newell insisted upon for his motorcoaches. A commitment to quality and innovation remains a cornerstone of the company to this day.
- Peterson Industries-For 30 years, Peterson Industries has been building high value RVs for their Excel "family" throughout the Midwest (and beyond). If you find yourself in the neighborhood of north-central Kansas (both Interstate 70 and Interstate 80 pass within a couple hours driving time of our hometown), please feel free to drop by. Peterson Industries gives factory tours Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m.
- Tiffin Motor Homes-When you drive up to our plant in Red Bay, Alabama, you won't come across a slick corporation, operated by far-flung investors. What you will find is a family business. With members of the Tiffin family on-site, working every day. For us, this is more than a business venture — we feel like it's our calling. For our family to serve your family — with good service and a product you can feel proud of driving down the road. The relationships we've built with our owners over the years speak for themselves. They’re unique in the industry, and we consider ourselves fortunate to have gotten to know so many of you. And we are every bit as proud of the dedicated crew of craftsmen who work with us. At Tiffin, the feeling of family and commitment extends all the way down the assembly line.
- Holiday Rambler-If you're considering a Holiday Rambler, chances are you share our pioneer spirit. It goes back to 1953, the year we introduced our first travel trailer. Since then, our countless innovations have helped create a rich, rewarding lifestyle — and a new way for families like yours to go exploring.Yes, we're proud of our heritage — but we're not looking back. In these pages, you'll discover that we continue to lead the entire industry with exciting new features: powerful chassis, remarkable floorplans and, as always, more ways of keeping you and your loved ones safe.Whether you're looking for the value of a towable, the convenience and economy of a gas motorhome or the top-of-the-line luxury of a diesel coach — Holiday Rambler has an unbeatable model for your budget.
- New Horizons RV-New Horizons is the ONLY Five Star rated tow-able by RV Consumer Group. Luxury class and custom built for full time RVing by the fulltimer. A true four seasons RV with unrivaled quality, luxury and craftsmanship. Let us custom design your dream: Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers, Toy Haulers, Handicap Accessible RVs, and Horse Trailers.
- Jayco-Jayco, Inc. develops and manufactures a full-line of recreation vehicles at its company headquarters in rural Middlebury, Indiana and markets them through a nationwide network of nearly 300 dealers. With a history dating back to 1968, Jayco's mission remains unchanged–to build exemplary RV's and provide customers with extraordinary service after the sale. Whether your travels take you through Middlebury or you simply want a closer look at how we build our RV's, please visit us. We look forward to meeting you!
- Featherlite-In 1973 in response to new customer requirements in a changing world, Featherlite pioneered the first all-aluminum gooseneck trailer. Since then North American trailer buyers have looked to Featherlite for superior value in a range of innovative all-aluminum trailer lines. Today Featherlite’s range of trailers is the widest in the industry: horse trailers, stock trailers, car trailers, recreational trailers, utility trailers, cargo trailers, as well as business-to-business specialty trailers and professional race transporters. These include event marketing trailers, command centers, medical trailers and other custom specialty trailers. There are over 175 Featherlite dealers to service customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our “Safe.Secure.Smart.” motto symbolizes our focus on the customer, providing unmatched safety, durability, innovation and towability. Visit one of our dealers soon!
- Fleetwood-Fleetwood RV, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles. The Company has one of the best and longest standing distribution networks in the industry and boasts some of the industry’s most recognized and iconic brand names such as Discovery and Bounder. Fleetwood RV is headquartered in Decatur, Ind., which is also home to its manufacturing facilities.
- Winnebago-Winnebago Industries has a history of innovation and quality dating back to 1958. We invite you to read more about the history of Winnebago Industries or even take a factory tour to learn what sets us apart.
Publications
- Boating Magazine
- Boating World-Boating World is the definitive family boating lifestyle magazine. Boating World embodies the passion of its readers, active boaters who enjoy family boating, fishing, cruising, waterskiing and anything else related to passing time on a boat. Boating World is published nine times a year.
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- Wooden Boat
- Boat Trader-Boat Trader offers the widest selection of classified ads with over 100,000 new and used boat listings to search. Boat Trader attracts an audience of more than 1.6 million boating enthusiasts each month who perform in excess of 7.1 million searches for new and used boats, yachts and PWCs.Our number one goal is to provide the best service possible for our users. As a division of Dominion Enterprises, Boat Trader can boast the very best in technical support, hardware and software to ensure that we are always ready when you need us. We are also looking for ways to make Boat Trader a better site and encourage you to contact us with any complaints or suggestions.
- Motorhome Magazine-MotorHome magazine is a publication of Affinity Group Inc., and was first published in 1968. Affinity's motto is "Recreation in Motion" and the company headquarters are in Ventura, Calif.MotorHome's parent company, Affinity Group, states as its mission to "strive to be a positive, enthusiastic force for growth in the outdoor recreation marketplace. We provide our entire North American audience with the information, insights and resources necessary to enhance their recreational experiences and follow their dreams. And we help them build the communities that promote and protect their fun and adventurous lifestyles."
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Trade Organizations
- ABYC-The American Boat & Yacht Council, ABYC, was created in 1954 as a non-profit organization to develop safety standards for the design, construction, equipage, repair and maintenance of boats of less than 150 feet. The mission of ABYC is to improve boating safety and reduce the number of injuries and fatalities. As a consequence of the continuing success of this mission, ABYC has evolved into a viable alternative to mandatory government regulation of the marine industry.
- NMMA-The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the nation’s leading trade association representing boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturers. Collectively, NMMA members manufacture an estimated 80 percent of marine products used in North America.NMMA is a unifying force and powerful voice for the recreational boating industry, working to strengthen and grow boating and protect the interests of its member companies.
- United States Coast Guard-The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-5422) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters.
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RVIA-The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) is the national trade association representing recreation vehicle (RV) manufacturers and their component parts suppliers who together build more than 98 percent of all RVs produced in the U.S.An RV is a vehicle designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel or season use. RVs may be motorized (motorhomes) or towable (travel trailers, folding camping trailers and truck campers). Off-road vehicles are not included in the RV definition.
Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Reston, Virginia, RVIA is a unifying force for safety and professionalism within the RV industry and works with both federal and state government agencies to protect the interests of its members.A clearinghouse of industry facts and information, RVIA also provides free materials to consumers and other publics about RV travel and camping and actively works with the media nationwide to educate the public about the benefits of RVing.RVIA maintains as inspection program to monitor compliance of the plumbing, heating, fire and life safety, and the electrical systems of the RVs manufactured by its members in conformance to the ANSI/NFPA 1192 standard for RVs. RVIA also provides an on-going Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) education program for its members. - RVDA-RVDA, The National RV Dealers Association is the only national association dedicated to advancing the RV retailer's best interests through education, member services, industry leadership, and market expansion programs that promote the increased sale and use of RVs and that enhance the positive image of the RV experience.RVDA is at the forefront of dealer-manufacturer issues, state and federal legislation affecting your business, the new national Go RVing advertising campaign, and educational programs covering all aspects of dealer operations.