Benefits of Membership

Would you like to:

• Gain access to the ABYC Standards online (via WebSTIR) without additional charge
• Increase your business' bottom line
• Receive FREE extensive and detailed standards based technical consulting from a staff of experts
• Extensive education and training opportunities
• Attend seminars at a reduced rate
• Join with almost 5,000 of your peers in promoting boating safety
• Save money on publications
• Know what's in the future for standards in your field
• Help write the standards
• Be listed in the online ABYC Business Directory
• Be able to show your customers in black and white that you are performing your work in accordance with the standards of the industry
• Become a certified marine technician in electrical, refrigeration & air conditioning, diesel engine systems, gasoline engine systems, corrosion, composite boat building, marine systems or standards
• Receive the quarterly journal, the Reference Point, with informational and technical articles
• Receive a discount for you and your employees to attend Westlawn Institute

New Member Benefit: ABYC members can now join BoatU.S. at a 50% discount on annual BoatU.S. dues plus receive many additional benefits and services at a reduced rate as part of the BoatU.S. Cooperative Group Program. To receive the discounts, go to www.BoatUS.com to join or renew and put in ABYC’s group number which can be found on the Members Only welcome page.

BoatU.S. provides a vast number of benefits and services, information and savings, some of which include:

• Earn 4% back when shopping at West Marine
• BoatU.S. Towing Service provides access to the largest network of on-the-water commercial towing companies nationwideMarine insurance with revised and lower rates
• Discounts on fuel, overnight slips and repairs at over 900 marinas across the U.S.
• Subscription to the widest-read consumer boating publication BoatU.S. magazine
• A voice of representation on Capitol HillAnd much more!

For a complete listing of benefits please visit BoatUS.com/group

*Another major benefit of membership is FREE standards based technical assistance from the experienced ABYC staff. These respected experts act as your consultants on all aspects of the marine industry and are as close as a phone, fax, or e-mail. ABYC members also receive regular updates on the work of the technical committees on new and revised standards.

If you can answer "Yes" to even just one of these questions, then ABYC membership is for you. Business memberships start at only $255.00 a year.

Proceed to "Join ABYC," complete the application, and be on your way to joining an association that prides itself on its service to members and safety standards for the marine industry.