All Boatbuilders articles – Page 158
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Management changes at Malibu
Tennessee-based Malibu Boats Inc announced a number of executive management changes on Thursday in the wake of news that Paxson St Clair will step down from his role as president of the company’s Cobalt Boats brand in order to spend more time with family.
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SA government to host boatbuilding investment workshop
The South African government will host an investors workshop for aspirant local boatbuilders in September, the South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) announced this week.
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New Otam 85 GTS delivered to owner
Italian powerboat specialist Otam has delivered a full custom version of its Otam 85 GTS to its new over. The new 26m yacht will have its official debut at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
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Arksen grows technical team
Arksen, the new UK-based builder of hybrid explorer vessels, has appointed Jim Mair as technical director.
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NZ builder to expand European distribution network
Extreme Boats, a new name in the European trailer boat industry, is in the process of appointing new dealers across Europe to sell its export range manufactured in New Zealand.
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Cape Town approves R1bn mixed-use development in SA boatbuilding hub
The City of Cape Town has approved a R1bn mixed use development on the doorstep of South Africa’s boatbuilding industrial hub, the local Sunday Times newspaper reports.
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CRN issues M/Y 138 build update
CRN, part of Italy’s Ferretti Group, has issued a build update on its new 62m M/Y 138.
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Scape Yachts unveils new ‘Sport’ catamaran
South Africa’s newest catamaran model was officially launched this week – the Scape Sport 40, built by Cape Town builder Scape Yachts. The boat is a modified sport version of the better-known Scape 39, with design input from well-known local naval architects Anton du Toit and Simonis-Voogd.
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PAE expands Nordhavn fleet
Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE), renowned for its range of ocean-going motoryachts, has announced a new addition to the fleet, the Nordhavn 41. The yacht is the smallest vessel in the range and has been developed as a replacement for the previous Nordhavn 40, which was retired last year.
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Voyage Yachts reports sales surge for new Voyage 590 cat
South African builder sells three new models off-plan
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Turkish yard unveils new hybrid yacht series
Naval Yachts, located in the Antalya Free Zone in Turkey, has unveiled a new aluminium hybrid yacht series called ‘GreeNaval’. The concept behind the GreeNaval series is maximum comfort and efficiency, combined with eco-friendly technology.
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Marathon Boat Group appoints new director of operations
As part of its ongoing rebuilding strategy following its acquisition by new owners last month, Marathon Boat Group (MBG) has announced that former Champion Boats COO David Porthouse has joined the company as its new director of operations.
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Princess MD steps down
Chris Gates, managing director of the UK’s Princess Yachts, has stepped down from his role after more than 30 years at the helm. Gates will transition to a role as special advisor to executive chairman Antony Sheriff.
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Balance Catamarans expands range
Balance Catamarans has added yet another catamaran model to its expanded range, this time a scaled-down version of the Balance 526, the company announced on Monday.
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Iguana Yachts names VP of sales and marketing
Iguana Yachts, a French builder of amphibious boats, has named Bastien Bonnet as its new VP of sales and marketing.
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Two new launches for Arcadia Yachts
Italy’s Arcadia Yachts launched two new yachts last month – hull #16 of the A85 and hull #3 of the A105, confirming its strong market performance and financial strength, the company claims.
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Bass Cat, Yar-Craft complete expansion
Bass Cat and Yar-Craft Boats have completed construction of a new building and renovations to existing facilities that add 4,000sq ft of space and should increase production by 40%, according to a company news release.
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UK boatbuilding start-up receives funding
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) in the UK has supported new Cornish start-up boatbuilder, Henderson Fletcher Yachts, with a £39,500 loan. The Gweek-based firm will manufacture high-end, sail-powered yachts and motor cruisers to be sold to clients worldwide via an international brokering network.
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New hires at Scout Boats
US sportsboat builder Scout Boats has hired two new members of staff at its South Carolina headquarters – sales coordinator Carol Anne Henry and Adam Young, customer service supervisor.