IT STANDS to reason that marine products would be one of the success stories in NSW exporting history.

An eye further afield has helped one part of the economy succeed where others are floundering, writes Keeli Cambourne.

The roar of marine engines and the smell of seaspray tempted a one-time car salesman, writes Anthony Stavrinos.

TWO of the world's leading marine engine manufacturers, Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) and Volvo Penta, have signed a joint venture agreement to produce and market stern-drive engines. The engines resulting from the agreement will be marketed under the Swedish Volvo Penta name, but OMC's stern