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BUSINESS REPORT | USA equipment report: Paneltronics is embracing new technology as the way forward. But the bigger question is: Will the market embrace its technology?

2007-10-01T10:18:00Z

Its new PowerSign multiplexing system is considered state of the art, but is the marine industry ready for the future?

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BUSINESS REPORT | USA equipment report: ES Ritchie & Sons

2007-10-01T10:17:00Z

The world’s largest marine compass manufacturer is a welcome anachronism in these days of outsourcing.

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BUSINESS REPORT | USA equipment report: Northern migration

2007-10-01T10:14:00Z

Hurricanes, high taxes and insurance are prompting some equipment manufacturers to relocate from Florida. Is this the beginning of a long-term exodus?

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BUSINESS REPORT | USA equipment report: Counterfeiting with impunity

2007-10-01T10:13:00Z

With little resolution in sight, Chinese counterfeiting continues to plague the USA equipment industry.

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BUSINESS REPORT | USA equipment report: In the highly competitive boat care products niche, Star brite continues to shine — and expand into new markets

2007-10-01T10:12:00Z

The publicly traded company has come a long way since 1973 when it launched four products. Now 900 SKUs strong, it is reporting record sales and profits.

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BUSINESS REPORT | USA equipment report: Australian invasion

2007-10-01T10:12:00Z

A group of Australian equipment manufacturers answer the siren song of the US market, but one longtime Aussie veteran knows it’s a tough playing field.

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BUSINESS REPORT | USA equipment report

2007-10-01T10:10:00Z

“Flat is the new up” is the catchphrase among US equipment builders who are watching boat sales plummet to the lowest levels since 1965. But distributors say the aftermarket is relatively healthy, and exports continue to gain ground.

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No sale for Magnum Marine

2007-10-01T10:05:00Z

Reports in Italian press that it has been bought are untrue says Magnum

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Backlog | Ben Hall:

2007-10-01T10:03:00Z

The rise in demand for carbonfibre fuelling higher prices has not slowed the growth of the carbon composite spar business, as Ben Hall, vice president of Hall Spars & Rigging, tells Bob Greenwood.

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World news focus | Webasto's MES: Smooth operator

2007-10-01T09:59:00Z

Heating and cooling specialist Webasto is looking to maximise its marine potential with the launch of a Marine Engineering Service, a ‘step-by-step’ programme enabling boatbuilders to adopt its automotive sun roof technology.

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Bob's Machine Shop in Thailand

2007-10-01T09:52:00Z

Hydraulic jackplate supplier names new dealer in Bangkok

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Management study | Supply chain logistics: Even the biggest players can be caught off guard

2007-10-01T09:51:00Z

Supply chain logistics may not be the most glamorous side of the boating industry, but recent events certainly remind us of the importance of distribution and how disruptive it can be when things go wrong. The near overnight unravelling of one of Europe’s largest boat distributors, UK-based Peters Opal, ...

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Management study | Supply chain logistics: Lead the way in the supply chain

2007-10-01T09:50:00Z

Wholesaler-distributors with a fundamental understanding of the key trends affecting the distribution supply chain are the ones that will succeed in the future, provided they have an awareness of how to profit from these trends.

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Scorpion RIBs expands

2007-10-01T09:46:00Z

Increased orders forces move to larger premises and increased workforce

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Mustang Marine in the Caribbean

2007-10-01T09:41:00Z

Australian boabuilder appoints first dealer to spearhead Caribbean expansion

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Industry Insider | Brian Peters

2007-10-01T09:39:00Z

The former chairman of UK boat distributor BA Peters talks to IBI about the company’s spiral into administration in August, and reflects on what lessons should be learnt by the industry, following the fallout.

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Marketplace | Outboards for 2008: Yamaha 350hp - now the world’s most powerful production outboard

2007-10-01T09:37:00Z

While three of its main competitors were upping their game to 300hp, Yamaha leapt over them all by launching a new 350hp model at this year’s Miami boat show and claiming the titles not only for the world’s most powerful production outboard ever, but also the first V8 four-stroke outboard.The ...

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Marketplace | Outboards for 2008: Tohatsu adds four-strokes

2007-10-01T09:36:00Z

Tohatsu’s two- and four-stroke outboards are aimed mainly at the commercial and workboat markets, but are also sold to recreational mariners. At the foot of the range are the four-stroke models, comprising 11 units from 2-30hp, with fuel injection for the larger models. For 2008 two new models, rated at ...

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Marketplace | Outboards for 2008: Torqeedo - high-efficiency electric outboards

2007-10-01T09:36:00Z

With the aim of providing an environmentally neutral alternative to small petrol outboards, German company Torqueedo entered the boating market in January last year when it launched its Travel 400 and 800 and Cruise 2.0 outboards powered by lithium-manganese batteries. With an energy density that’s four to 10 times higher ...

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Marketplace | Outboards for 2008: Sword Marine brings diesel jets to outboard propulsion

2007-10-01T09:35:00Z

Outboards have been adapted by Honda for jet drives (in 35, 65 and 105hp versions) and, this year, by Mercury (as an option with its 25 and 40EFI four-stroke outboards), offering boaters the possibility to navigate shallow waters that are not accessible to conventional outboards. A Florida company has made ...