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If you’re a vessel owner, you know that boat haul-out is an absolute must. It is necessary for regular maintenance and repairs to ensure that your boat stays in good condition. And as the end of the boating season is nearing, it is time to store your vessels for the winter. Even if you live in a warmer climate with less harsh winters, there are still some valuable maintenance procedures you can implement at this time of year.

Navigating the high seas is not for the faint of heart. Imagine being out on the open waters, with nothing but the endless expanse of the ocean in front of you. While it may seem adventurous, it can be a nightmare for those who are ill-prepared. That’s why Maritime Safety Information (MSI) is so important.

As boatyard owners of all shapes and sizes come together to create a safer space for sailing enthusiasts to have a secure, hassle-free boating experience, the marina industry continues to evolve and expand globally. But with any tremendous industry growth, there are rules and regulations to ensure everyone plays fair. That’s where the FTC Safeguards come in – a set of guidelines by the Federal Trade Commission to protect consumers and marina businesses.

It is our honor to announce that SoftwareSuggest one of the most trusted software review platforms in the world, has designated DockMaster’s marine software program as a ‘High Performer’ for 2022.

Customers expect to connect with businesses as easily and seamlessly as they do with their friends and family. They expect marinas to be on the same channels they are, and they want quick and convenient updates. Boating customers, typically regarded as an affluent and well-educated group, probably expect more. We know this at DockMaster and so today we’d like to talk to you to SpeedyDock, who is one of our many solution partners making it easier to connect with and engage your boating customers.

Our President, Cam Collins had the pleasure of speaking during the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. During his talk, he highlighted DockMaster’s involvement in software integrations through our open API. The uses of the DockMaster API are endless and allows users of the platform to automate different processes and tasks that once took minutes, now they take the click of a button.

LAKE FOREST, Ill., December 11, 2017 – Brunswick Corporation’s (NYSE: BC) dealer services team, Brunswick Dealer Advantage (BDA) announced today that it has partnered with DockMaster to offer exclusive discounts on DockMaster and MyTaskit products to their marine dealers in the United States and Canada. Launched in 2007, Brunswick Dealer Advantage is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and DockMaster and MyTaskit are two of several new programs being launched in honor of this milestone.

In 2010, boat sales had hit rock bottom, a result of the greatest recessions in modern history. As the economy began to recover, we noticed an increase in the number of feature requests we received from clients looking for better ways of doing business. Looking back at it now, this was a great indicator that things were improving in our industry. During this time, we received requests to support e-commerce storefronts and mobile lead management systems. Our expertise was in building feature rich Windows-based business management systems for marinas, boatyards and boat dealers. But we did not have the staff nor the bandwidth to build everything our customers were requesting.

We have recently been asked to help some of you change the tax parameters in your DockMaster system because you received Tax Information Publication Tip No17A01-14 dated November 13, 2017.