NMMA Certification Means Higher Quality

NMMA inspectors go to boat factories and inspect construction and installation to make sure ABYC standards are followed.

One of the most important functions of the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association)
is to safeguard consumers by making sure that boats built and sold in the U.S. meet
ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) standards. Before you buy, look for proof
of NMMA Certification. (Not all boats and boat brands are certified!) There are
many critical areas of boat construction, that if not done right could lead to accidents,
and that is why certification is so important. For example, all seats and seat installations
in NMMA Certified boats are actually tested to make sure they can withstand both
static and shock loads. All steering and throttle controls must meet rigid ABYC
criteria for installation reliability. Electrical capacities of breakers and fuses
must not exceed the tolerance of appliances and wiring, all of which are checked
by NMMA inspectors on a model-by-model basis. Watch this short informative BoatTEST video on NMMA Certification,
it is eye-opening --