The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) has released the much-anticipated third edition of its popular publication: the Boatyard And Marina Operators Manual, now renamed the Boatyard Resource Guide to more adequately reflect the document. The Guide, previously updated in 1996, contains 140 full-color pages of ideas, best practices, and resources on a variety of subjects relevant to the skillful operation of a marine service and repair facility.
The articles in the Boatyard Resource Guide offer general, thought-provoking material to enhance programs in individual yards. Topics of the Guide range from preparing a strategic plan, to severe storm and hurricane preparation, to an overview of environmental law. All articles are crafted in a way that allows the reader to tailor the material to fit the specific needs of their facility.
The Boatyard Resource Guide is available for $25.00 to ABBRA members and for $175.00 to ABBRA non-members. Those interested in purchasing the Guide, which will be delivered via electronic PDF, should fax or mail a publication order form to 401-247-0074 or ABBRA, 50 Water St. Warren, RI 02885.
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