Engine Manufacturers Division (EMD)

EMD members range from the industry leading outboard engine manufacturers, to inboard diesel producers to new organizations building propane trolling motors. 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.

Eligibility

To join NMMA’s Engine Manufacturer Division (EMD) your business must manufacture marine propulsion engines. EMD applicants outside North America must have a certificate of authority from at least one province/state of Canada/United States showing it is legally authorized to conduct business in that province/state, thereby submitting to its jurisdiction. Without such proof, application for NMMA membership will not be considered by any manufacturing firm outside North America.

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.

NMMA 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 as an EMD member, please contact Sylvie Quenneville.