PAC - Qualified
National Marine Manufacturers Association and Marine Retailers Association Boat PAC
FEC committee C00245548. Last filed October 15, 2026.
FEC C00245548Last filed 2026-10-15Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $600K and spent $836K in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Largest donor on record: Merritt, Fred (Individual), $10K.
What it is
National Marine Manufacturers Association and Marine Retailers Association Boat PAC is registered with the FEC as a PAC, connected to National Marine Manufacturers Association.
A traditional PAC gives money directly to candidates, up to $5,000 per election. Donations to it are limited to $5,000 a year per person. Corporate and union PACs can only ask for money from their own executives, employees and shareholders, or members, not from the company or union treasury.
Issues it says it stands for
No record found. The FEC does not record issues. The candidates it supports and opposes are listed below.
Registration
| Type | PAC - Qualified |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | National Marine Manufacturers Association |
| Organization type | Trade Association |
| Treasurer | Crocker, Erica |
| Registered in | DC |
| First filed with the FEC | June 4, 1990 |
Who it supports and opposes
No independent expenditure notices on record for the 2026 cycle.
Direct contributions to candidates
| Recipient | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| DSCC FEC | $45K | 3 |
| DCCC FEC | $30K | 2 |
| NRSC FEC | $30K | 2 |
| Republican National Committee FEC | $30K | 2 |
| NRCC FEC | $28K | 2 |
| New Democrat Coalition PAC | $10K | 2 |
| Congressional Black Caucus PAC FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Tuesday Group Political Action Committee | $10K | 2 |
| Value in Electing Women Political Action Committee | $10K | 2 |
| Debbie Dingell for Congress FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Graves for Congress FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Guthrie for Congress FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Don Davis for Nc FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Westerman for Congress FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Friends to Elect Dr. Greg Murphy to Congress FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Brian Fitzpatrick for All of US FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Rudy for Indiana | $10K | 2 |
| Hudson for Congress FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Cole for Congress FEC | $10K | 2 |
| David Rouzer for Congress FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Huffman for Congress FEC | $10K | 2 |
| Mast for Congress FEC | $8K | 2 |
| Mark Kelly for Senate FEC | $8K | 2 |
| Moody for Florida FEC | $6K | 2 |
| Elect Democratic Women | $5K | 1 |
Largest itemized contributions processed by the FEC, 2026 cycle.
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Small donors, $200 or less (not named) | $64K | 11% |
| Individuals giving over $200 (named) | $526K | 88% |
| PACs and other political committees | $4K | 1% |
| Loans, offsets and other | $5K | 1% |
| Total raised | $600K | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026. The 10 largest donors include recent electronic filings, so their share can run ahead of these totals.
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Merritt Faria Beede | Individual | $10K | 3 |
| Mick Mr. Webber Hydrohoist Marine Group | Individual | $10K | 2 |
| Peter Barrett Smoker-Craft, Inc. | Individual | $10K | 2 |
| Scott D. Mr. Porter Formula Boats | Individual | $10K | 2 |
| Tom Mr. Slikkers S2 Yachts | Individual | $10K | 2 |
| Douglas Mr. Smoker Starcraft Marine L.L.C./Smoker Craft I | Individual | $10K | 2 |
| Craig Mr. Clawson Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. | Individual | $10K | 2 |
| Thomas Hancock Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, Inc. | Individual | $10K | 2 |
| James M. Mr. Wolf Avalon & Tahoe Mfg., Inc. | Individual | $10K | 2 |
| Joe Mr. Neber Contender Boats | Individual | $10K | 2 |
| Grant Porter Thunderbird/Formula | Individual | $8K | 2 |
| Barry Avent Stingray Boat Company | Individual | $6K | 2 |
| Bill Mr. Yeargin Correct Craft, Inc. | Individual | $6K | 2 |
| Phil Smoker Smoker Craft, Inc. | Individual | $6K | 2 |
| Chris Butler Butler Marine | Individual | $6K | 3 |
| Gregory Borchardt Ced Marine | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Larry Russo Marine Max | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| John Livingston Cutwater Boats | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Brenna Preisser Brunswick Corporation | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Brad Nelson Mastercraft Boat Company | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Jeff Shupe Evoa Propulsion | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Eddie Mr. Smith Grady-White Boats, Inc. | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Clay Naccarato Everglades Boats | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Patrick Mr. Healey Viking Yacht Company | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Gregory Borchardt Ced Marine | Individual Recent filing | $5K | 1 |
Built from the 100 largest itemized receipts processed by the FEC through June 17, 2026, plus the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 30, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Where its individual donors work
| Employer | Given | Donations |
|---|---|---|
| National Marine Manufacturers Associat | $39K | 303 |
| Grady-White Boats, Inc. | $27K | 283 |
| Brunswick Corporation | $16K | 171 |
| Yamaha Motor Corporation USA | $15K | 39 |
| Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, Inc. | $13K | 3 |
| Thunderbird/Formula | $11K | 40 |
| Contender Boats | $10K | 50 |
| S2 Yachts | $10K | 8 |
| Smoker-Craft, Inc. | $10K | 2 |
| Formula Boats | $10K | 2 |
Employer as reported by each donor, 2026 cycle, FEC processed totals. Retired, self employed and not employed donors are not shown.
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00245548
- FEC filings: all reports filed by National Marine Manufacturers Association and Marine Retailers Association Boat PAC
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov