International Boat Industry

Inboard Overview - Growing together

2025-04-28T13:10:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie

New technologies, strategies and collaborations are positioning the inboard engine segment for sustained, long-term growth

Outboard engines

Driving higher performance

2025-04-28T13:54:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie

Although they deliver higher speeds, lower fuel consumption and greater overall efficiency than competing powertrains, surface drives have never achieved significant adoption in the recreational boat market. But could a revolutionary new design change that?

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Sunseeker sales increase, losses reduced

New owners promise financial support

US SailGP partners with Amazon
2025-06-02T15:08:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie
Albania grows yachting sector with new boat show
2025-06-02T15:02:00+01:00By David Robinson
New Malaysian marina project attracts state government support
2025-06-02T11:40:00+01:00By Mike Derrett
Tag Yachts fraud case back in court in South Africa
2025-06-02T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Bobby Jordan
Japanese propeller firm acquires Michigan Wheel UK
2025-06-02T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Nick Hopkinson
Azimut dealer expands to Ljubljana, strengthens Adriatic yachting scene
2025-06-02T11:30:00+01:00By Lars-Åke Redéen

US marina sale likely headed to court
2025-06-02T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
Catana’s YOT launches first inboard power catamaran
2025-06-02T11:30:00+01:00
6th Venice Boat Show puts focus on sustainability
2025-05-30T15:13:00+01:00
Navy Pier Marina to open in June
2025-05-30T11:30:00+01:00
New investor-friendly SA policy proposal ‘not about Starlink’
2025-05-30T11:30:00+01:00

UK charter firm opens Australian office
2025-05-30T11:30:00+01:00
Water Revolution Foundation re-airs YETI webinar series
2025-05-30T11:30:00+01:00
New electric boat club launches in Seattle following acquisition of assets from Pure Watercraft
2025-05-30T10:56:00+01:00
Baltic Safety Products names new CEO
2025-05-30T10:50:00+01:00
Aquila signs new Danish dealer
2025-05-30T10:30:00+01:00

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IBI Q&A – Discussing the Future of Marinas: An Interview with D-Marin

2025-04-24T10:51:00+01:00Brought to you by D-Marin

Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin

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AI helps seafarers avoid hitting Atlantic whales

Researchers are using machine learning to develop a probability map from data bases to help shipping avoid areas where endangered whales may be present.

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Inboard engines

Inboard Overview - Growing together

New technologies, strategies and collaborations are positioning the inboard engine segment for sustained, long-term growth

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Electrification

Could Boat-to-Grid technology transform the electric boat sector?

How a collaboration between one green tech company, an energy supplier and Volvo Penta could revolutionise the boating business

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Stabilisation

The self-levelling yacht - CMC Marine spearheads use of advanced sensor tech

> Subscriber-only, By Jake Kavanagh

Harnessing artificial intelligence with powerful and responsive actuators and hydrodynamic comtrol surfaces can eliminate much of the movement associated with seasickness

ZeroJet enters into supply partnership with Highfield Boats

By Craig Ritchie

French-Chinese RIB manufacturer to offer New Zealand-made ZeroJet electric jet propulsion system with 2023 product line

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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

Lectrotab acquires US trim tab specialist
The company has bought the assets of Smart Tabs manufacturer Nauticus Inc
New Jersey dealer buys marina for US$5.2m
> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
Acquisition brings new business opportunities with expanded storage space and facilities for larger boats

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IBI Q&A – Discussing the Future of Marinas: An Interview with D-Marin
2025-04-23T12:25:00+01:00Brought to you by D-Marin
Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin
IBI Q&A – Discussing the Future of Marinas: An Interview with D-Marin
2025-04-24T10:51:00+01:00Brought to you by D-Marin
Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin
D-Marin: The fastest-growing brand in the marina industry is exhibiting at Boot Düsseldorf 2025
2025-01-15T12:11:00+00:00Brought to you by D-Marin
D-Marin, the selection of premium marinas, will showcase its latest developments and innovations at BOOT Düsseldorf 2025.

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Latest Boat Launch News

New South African yard launches first sport catamaran
Torhamer Marine was founded by Polish businessman Maciej Chamerski
Feadship’s latest: an almost 80m explorer yacht for a repeat client
Valor will attend the Monaco Yacht Show and compete for a World Superyacht Award
CRN delivers Project Maranello
The 67m Amor à Vida is now cruising the Med
Lazzara enters expedition superyacht market
The US builder has just sold its largest yacht to date
Apreamare introduces new Gozzo 48 Cabin
The 14.5m flagship stands out for its vast spaces
Outer Reef Yachts enters steel expedition market
The Adventure 780 is the builder’s first steel-hulled explorer yacht
Green Dream expands solar-electric boat range
The Polish builder has added two new models to its portfolio amid rising sales
Oyster Yachts launches new superyacht bluewater cruiser
The 80ft Oyster 805 is the second-largest model in the Oyster range
Grand Soleil makes “bold departure” with new GS Blue
The 10m (33ft) weekender is the yard’s smallest and most sustainable model yet

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