From the Lighthouse

Looking into the Crystal Ball …
At Northpoint, we continue to closely monitor industry trends including the evolving 2024 statistics. In a nutshell, the 2023 model year outgrew demand and 2024 has continued that trend.
What’s ahead for 2025 and immediately beyond? Let’s look at the numbers, dealer and OEM insights and two important forthcoming economic triggers.

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Canadian Corner

The Northpoint Navigator is pleased to introduce a new column, Canadian Corner, co-authored by Northpoint Canada’s Executive Vice President/GM Chris Cook and Vice President Business Development Chantal Robin. In this inaugural column, Chris and Chantal provide an important overview of the latest issues and developments within the Canadian marine industry.

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From the Lighthouse

Understanding Important Floor Check Terms 
and Tactics

As we cruise into the summer season, it’s that time of 
the year when “floor checks” are in full gear. Commercial finance companies like Northpoint are in the field conducting inventory checks and adjusting the “Item Status” designations as applicable.

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The Northpoint Experience: NXTLVL Marine

Northpoint is very pleased to share clips from its recently launched “The Northpoint Experience” Video Series featuring interviews with Northpoint customers and hosted by popular marine personality and influencer Kim Sweers, aka #boatboss.

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From the Lighthouse

Top Financial Strategies that Add Up for Your Business

At Northpoint, we’re Numbers driven, but we also enjoy having fun and sharing the light side of our profession.

Before we focus in on this month’s topic, here’s some levity to add to the mix:

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Northpoint Represents at ABC

Northpoint Commercial Finance Senior VPs Russell Baqir and John Durnien joined an influential group of marine industry leaders at the NMMA’s annual American Boating Congress held May 8-10 in Washington D.C.

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Introducing … The Northpoint Experience

Northpoint is very pleased to debut “The Northpoint Experience,” an exciting new series of compelling video interviews featuring a broad mix of Northpoint customers, hosted by popular marine personality and influencer Kim Sweers, aka #boatboss.

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