Engine Manufacturers Division (EMD)
EMD members range from the industry-recognized outboard engine manufacturers, to inboard diesel producers and manufacturers of electric primary propulsion. EMD members are vested in the success of the association’s effort to protect and grow recreational boating through public policy advocacy and industry-focused growth initiatives.
Benefits
Some of the benefits you will enjoy as an NMMA member are:
- Member discounts ranging between 5% and 20% on NMMA boat and sport shows and IBEX booth space rates.
- Free access to marine market research and statistics publications including the U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, which retails to non-members for $5,499.
- Exclusive access to the Marine Industry Retirement Plan, a multiple employer 401(k), cuts administrative expenses, lowers employer and participant fees and offers flexible plans.
- Member only newsletters, advocacy updates, trade and tariff alerts and economic and industry news to help members monitor the marine marketplace and make informed business decisions.
- Learn about all the member resources and ROI by visiting our member benefits page.
Eligibility
To join NMMA’s Engine Manufacturer Division (EMD) a business must manufacture primary marine propulsion engines that demonstrate compliance with EPA regulations.
EMD applicants outside North America must have a business presence in North America operating as a legally authorized sales office, importer, division, etc. Without a business presence in North America, an application for NMMA membership will not be considered.
Dues
Engine Manufacturer Division (EMD) dues are based on the total North American recreational boating sales for your company’s most recently completed fiscal year. CLICK HERE to view the EMD Dues Schedule or reference Section III (page 2) on the membership application.
EMD Membership is also contingent on continued support of the Discover Boating and Core Funding participation fees. These funding tools require all EMD members to pay a per-engine fee based on the horsepower of engines sold and is billed separately.
The Discover Boating fees are a primary funding tool which requires all engine manufacturer members to pay an assessment on loose engines sold to dealers. The per engine fee ranges between $4.50 to a maximum of $50 for engines over 200hp with a two engine limit.
NNMMA Core Funding helps to fund NMMA core activities on behalf of the recreational boating industry, including government relations and advocacy, certification, industry research and statistics, and communications. Core Funding requires a fee charge on all recreational marine engines and personal watercraft sold by NMMA member engine manufacturers in North America.
- Core Funding fees are based on engine type and horsepower range — full fee schedule here.
- Payments to NMMA will be made quarterly within 15 days of the end of each quarter.
For any questions about Core Funding, please contact [email protected]
For questions about Discover Boating, please contact [email protected]
Join
To join NMMA Membership, complete the membership application and click the submit button on the last page, email a copy to the Membership Team. Once the document is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email and the formal approval process will begin immediately.