All Boatbuilders articles – Page 131
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VideoIBI Interview with head of US boating association (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, IBI Contributor Craig Ritchie speaks with NMMA President Fred Hugelmeyer about the state of the US boating market and the prospects for the association’s boat shows in 2021. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the full video by clicking here.
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NewsRoyal Huisman to build “world’s biggest” sportfishing motoryacht
Royal Huisman’s headquarters in Vollenhove Royal Huisman of the Netherlands has received an order to build what it says is the world’s largest sportfishing yacht, a 52m (171ft), six-deck aluminum craft designed by Vripack. The yard did not immediately give a launch date or issue any illustrations ...
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NewsNextStage sells Fountaine-Pajot stake
Paris-listed investment company NextStage announced yesterday that it has sold its entire 38% stake in the Fountaine-Pajot Group. “Over the last five years, NextStage has supported us on a variety of strategic issues. Our collaboration has been rich in developments, most especially the acquisition of Dufour Yachts and a capital ...
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NewsRobertson & Caine MD to step down
Robertson & Caine’s Peter Giliam will be stepping down as MD in April next year due to personal reasons, the company announced on Thursday. Giliam, the MD for the past three years, will be replaced by Theo Loock, who will join the company next year in January for a handover ...
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NewsWorkforce dispute at Beneteau quickly resolved
Last Tuesday morning workers walked out of the Beneteau factory in Challans, in Vendée on the French Atlantic coast, though the dispute lasted less than 24 hours. In early September, Beneteau announced its plans to address the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, launching job protection plans (PSE) and the closure ...
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NewsBenetti launches two new models, expanding new product delivery
Benetti’s revamped Motopanfilo from its semi-custom Class series In a virtual press conference earlier today, Benetti provided an overview of its new product plans going forward and enhanced this already sizeable programme with the launch of two new models. The latter involves a revamp and relaunch of ...
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NewsItalian PE firm buys majority share in Cantiere del Pardo
Wise Equity acquires 60% stake in the Italian yacht-builder
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NewsGruppo Fipa expands Maiora 30 superyacht series
Gruppo Fipa, Italian builder of the Maiora, AB Yachts and Cbi Navi brands, has announced the launch of its new Maiora 30 Convertible superyacht model. Along with the AB 80 and Maiora 30 Walkaround, the group has introduced three new models this year.
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NewsBoston Whaler extends Dauntless line
The Dauntless 220 and 250 (pictured) feature an 18-degree deadrise and a full-beam aft casting platform Among a cadre of Americans of a certain age, the word “boat” conjures images of the Boston Whaler Dauntless, often the first vessel a young boater would skipper. Building on that ...
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NewsItalian yacht-builder opens Australian office
Italy’s Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has announced the opening of a new Australian office.
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NewsInvincible hires export sales specialist
Invincible Boat Company in the US has appointed Oliver Huntsman to the position of export sales specialist.
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NewsFairline takes boat configurator to the next level with bespoke video illustration
Following the launch of Fairline Yachts’ F//LINE 33 configurator site, the brand has unveiled phase two of the platform, where users receive a fully bespoke, personalised video of their configured boat in action.
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VideoIBI speaks with management team at Fairline Yachts
IBI Editor Ed Slack speaks with Fairline Yachts; Peter McNulty, Chief Operating Officer, and Jason Carley, Chairman in the UK about the boating market, the builder’s strategy during the pandemic and upcoming plans.
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VideoIBI Interview with top execs at Fairline (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Fairline’s Chief Operating Officer Peter McNulty and Chairman Jason Carley. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the full video by clicking here.
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NewsSilent-Yachts teams up with Volkswagen, Cupra on new solar electric cat
Austria’s Silent-Yachts has teamed up with Volkswagen to develop a solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix, MEB. The new vessel will be designed by Barcelona car brand Cupra (formerly the SEAT Sport).
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NewsX-Yachts launches new X5⁶ model
Danish builder X-Yachts launched the new X5⁶ for the first time yesterday, last evening, putting her afloat for the first time. The new X56 model afloat for the first time ”It was a tremendously glorious sight to see the new beauty hit the water,” stated Thomas Mielec, ...
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NewsChanges in ownership group of Fountaine-Pajot and Dufour
Compagnie du Catamaran, the controlling holding company of the Fountaine-Pajot group and Dufour Yachts, has announced a change in its shareholding. The investor Next Stage, a minority shareholder in the La Rochelle-based shipyard, is being replaced by private equity investor Arkéa Capital, which intends to work alongside members of the ...
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NewsSunseeker to launch a record five new models
The five premieres will be unveiled in January 2021
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NewsChange at the head of Latitude 46 and Wauquiez
The recent retirement of industry veteran Christian Iscovici, head of Latitude 46 and Wauquiez since 2007, has led to a review of the company structure by main shareholder, Experton-Revollier Group.
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NewsHodgdon to offer all-electric superyacht tenders
The 10.5m and 12m tenders are part of the Venetian line US boatbuilder Hodgdon is now offering what it claims will be the world’s first superyacht tenders powered entirely by electric power. The electric versions will be based on the company’s Venetian designs which are based on ...
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