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Yamaha U . S . Marine Business Unit has announced the marine technicians who successfully earned Yamaha Master Technician Certification during 2022−2023 . To earn the certification , experienced marine technicians must complete six-week-long courses covering outboard engine operating systems , proper installation , service and maintenance procedures , and troubleshooting skills . Out of hundreds of applicants , approximately 30 technicians pass Yamaha ’ s certification exam on an annual basis .
The newly certified Yamaha Master
Technicians include : Kevin Cass , Yamaha Marine Group Daniel Palmer , Philbrooks Roche Harbor James Sanford , Surfside Marina Dustin Bearden , Sunshine Boats and
Motors Dan Jedlicka , Yamaha Marine Group Jose Vasquez , LMC Marine Center Andrew Russell , Family Boat & Marine
Center Ryan Hutchcroft , Bob ’ s Marine , Inc . Bryan Willey , Composite Yacht , LLC Tim Koelling , Buzz ’ s Marine Supply , Inc . Joshua Colvin , Bass River Marina Chad Fitzkee , Shorts Marine , Inc . Hector Benedi , Yacht Works Alexander Tuttle , Spring Garden
Marina , Inc . Robert Smith , Blue Water Boats Jacob Parker , Blackbeard Marine , Inc . David Kelley , Stone Harbor Marina Danny Rogers , Sonny ’ s Marine , Inc . Mark Melhado , Eric ’ s Outboard Marine Michael Rudolph , Coastline Marine , LLC
Ryan Coffin , Yarmouth Boat Yard Luis Melendez , Strictly Yamaha Michael Ranagan , Surfside 3−Modern
Yachts Russell Kyser , Yamaha Marine Richard DeSilva , Don ’ s Marine Sales &
Service Alex Kinn , Spellman ’ s Marine , Inc . Kurt Botelho , Tom George Yacht Group Kent Rewis , Boating Sales & Service Allen Langholff , Jerry ’ s Majestic
Marine , Inc . John Bowman , Bass River Marina Nicholas Vitter , Texas Marine Clearlake Ryan Buel , Sovereign Yachts
James Spranger , Comstock Boat Works Matthew Levit , Maximum Outboards ,
Corp . David Richards , Brown ’ s Auto & Marine Bradley Ayers , Rock Outdoors , LLC Andrew Suarez , The Boat House of
Cape Coral Steven Malespini , Long Lake Marina Nickolas Hobbs , Coastal Carolina Yacht
Sales Patrick Crawford , South Florida Assets Anthony Cologero , Unique Marine , Inc . Nicolae Profiroiu , MarineMax Ship
Bottom “ Yamaha congratulates the latest class
of Master Technicians on this great accomplishment ,” says Gregg Snyder , marine training department manager , Yamaha U . S . Marine Business Unit . “ Those who receive Yamaha Master Technician certification are among an elite group of highly skilled marine technicians who achieve the highest levels of expertise within Yamaha ’ s core technical competencies . They are invaluable assets to their dealerships as well as to Yamaha customers .”
For additional details about Yamaha ’ s dealer training schedule , contact dealertraining @ yamaha-motor . com or 1−800− 854−4876 , Option 3 .

EICMA

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on display , and Harley-Davidson , who had consistently enjoyed an equally large pavilion booth and spectator count .
Of course , with each passing year , the number and sophistication of e-moto entries have only increased . While there was no shortage of janky Surron replicas , two bikes stood out . The impressive Rawrr Mantis ( in street and dirt versions ) outdoes the mass-selling Surron in price and quality components . The brand is fronted by former American 250cc GP rider and Cycle World magazine publisher Andy Leisner , who spoke to the art and value of industry re-invention .
As the minutes ticked away for my twoday tour of duty inside the halls of the Fiera in Milano , there was still enough time to get in one last new model unveiling . And what an impressive discovery it was . UltraViolette is a promising e-moto brand from Bangalore , India . In addition to showing a nicely outfitted street bike already in production , they unveiled their exceptionally well-executed F99 Superbike , which was undoubtedly one of the most performance-oriented e-motos I ’ ve ever seen .
As I walked out of the main hall and headed to the shuttle bus , I couldn ’ t help but think about the future of the EICMA show . Not just the happy celebration of their 120th anniversary next year but much further beyond . What are the chances there will be another excited journalist entering the hall 100 years from now , who , anticipating the motorcycles they were about to see , would also be wondering what it must ’ ve been like to attend the show in 2023 ?
Introducing RFID Physical Inventory
By placing RFID tags / labels on inventory and assets , dealers can cycle counts or conduct physical inventory with one or two employees anytime . RFID reader terminals do not require line of sight , so counters don ’ t need to bend down under partitions , climb shelves , or position each item to be visually seen to be counted . RFID physical inventory provides accurate , up-to-date data leading to better analytics , improved asset utilization , and reduced lost sales .
Disclosure : The writer ’ s trip was paid for by the Italian Trade Commission .