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CONTENTS
VOLUME 87 | NUMBER 3
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At the Helm
An industry united by Adam Quandt
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Industry News
The most current stories from the boating industry .
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Succession Planning
Thinking of selling your marine dealership ? by Brad Stanek
ABYC Educator of the Year
12 Sarah Devlin sits down with Freddie Fowler of Manatee Technical College in Bradenton , FL .
Boating Industry ’ s 2024 Top Products
14 Boating Industry ’ s annual program recognizing 50 of the best prodcuts in the marine industry for 2024 .
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Market Trends : Outboards
Outboard engines market remains strong .
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Profiles in Leadership
Wanda Kenton Smith profiles Steve Potts , founder and CEO of Scout Boats .
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