All Boatbuilders articles – Page 161

  • Vanquish
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    Miami show underlines Dutch builder's strong growth

    2019-02-20T10:03:00Z

    In mid-February, Vanquish Yachts of the Netherlands opened a second US office – in Pompano Beach, Florida – then went to the nearby Miami Yacht Show to flaunt its fast-growing and diversifying portfolio of luxury aluminium motor cruisers and yachts.

  • MichaelMüller
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    Bavaria appoints new CEO and makes other key appointments

    2019-02-19T14:39:00Z

    Following his three-month tenure as managing director for sales and marketing, Michael Müller is now taking on an additional role: He has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and is responsible for the activities of the entire group, including Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH in Germany and Nautitech Catamarans ...

  • Dennis de Roos, commercial director of Fairline Yachts-crop2
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    Fairline Yachts appoints commercial director

    2019-02-18T12:13:00Z

    The UK’s Fairline Yachts has named Dennis de Roos as the group’s new commercial director. As well as managing the Fairline Yachts design, sales and marketing teams, de Roos will be responsible for overseeing the dealer network.

  • Brunswick's David Foulkes
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    Brunswick presents financial update at Miami

    2019-02-15T14:32:00Z

    On the heels of a strong 2018, Brunswick looks ahead to continued growth in its propulsion, boats and P&A business units.

  • Wally-yacht-[1]
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    Ferretti reports strong demand for newly acquired Wally brand

    2019-02-15T10:19:00Z

    A month after announcing it has acquired the rights to the Wally brand of super-fast sailing and motor yachts, Ferretti Group says it is taking orders for the high-tech craft Luca Bassani founded in 1994.

  • News

    Grady-White named ‘Industry of the Year’

    2019-02-15T08:00:00Z

    As it celebrates 60 years of boatbuilding, Grady-White Boats was honoured this week by the Pitt County (North Carolina) Development Commission as 2018-19 Industry of the Year.

  • Newly-acquired Crest Marine is attributed to contributing $25.9m to Q2 net sales
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    MasterCraft posts record Q2 results

    2019-02-11T08:00:00Z

    Tennessee-based MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc, manufacturer of the MasterCraft, NauticStar and Crest Marine boat brands, reported strong growth for the second quarter of its 2019 fiscal year.

  • Malibu's Cobalt 3SC
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    Malibu posts strong Q2 results

    2019-02-07T16:17:00Z

    Malibu Boats in the US has posted strong second quarter results on the strength of recent new model introductions and improved operational efficiencies.

  • News

    US builder expands South Florida facility

    2019-02-07T15:11:00Z

    SeaHunter Boats has announced plans to nearly triple its Miami, Florida campus, allowing the maker of offshore centre console boats to double its manufacturing capability and add an additional 75 jobs to its workforce.

  • The 22m Z72 is Zeelander's largest yacht to date
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    Dutch builder reports strongest year ever

    2019-02-07T08:00:00Z

    Zeelander Yachts of the Netherlands has revealed that 2018 was the company’s most successful year ever, with a 30% increase in new motoryacht sales. The Dutch builder also has a solid order book for 2019 and a new flagship due for delivery this spring.

  • Birchwood has plans for several new motoryacht models
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    British motoryacht brand restructures

    2019-02-07T08:00:00Z

    UK motoryacht brand Birchwood, which is more than 50 years’ old, is planning to relaunch following a crowdfunding initiative. The company has plans for several new models.

  • Chris Craft pic
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    Winnebago CEO on Chris-Craft growth plans

    2019-02-06T15:23:00Z

    Winnebago Industries in the US has big plans for its iconic Chris-Craft boats subsidiary, which the iconic recreational vehicle maker acquired last June: increase the number of model offerings and boats produced, increase the size of the manufacturing facility and a corresponding increase in workforce.

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    Correct Craft employees go back to school

    2019-02-06T14:47:00Z

    Correct Craft and its sister boat company subsidiaries and sending employees back to school with the creation of Correct Craft University (CCU) to improve the skills of employees at all levels of the organisation.

  • Sanlorenzo chairman Massimo Perotti, Bluegame CEO Carla Demaria, and Sanlorenzo CEO Ferruccio Rossi
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    Sanlorenzo turnover up 27% in 2018

    2019-02-05T15:57:00Z

    Sanlorenzo names two new CEOs; forecasts 20% further growth for 2019 based on ambitious plans for new products, facilities and acquisitions

  • Bill & Dusty Gaston in 1961
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    Glastron Boats founder dies

    2019-02-04T14:12:00Z

    William “Bill” Gaston, founder of US sportsboat manufacturer Glastron Boats, passed away peacefully last week at his home in Austin, Texas. He was 91.

  • The 25m Amasea 84 is designed for long-range cruising
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    Amasea Yachts unveils new catamaran concept

    2019-02-04T11:33:00Z

    Amasea Yachts, a relatively new yacht-builder that formed in 2018, has unveiled plans for a 25m tri-deck catamaran designed for long-range cruising.

  • The Nordkapp 660
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    Nordkapp Boats sold

    2019-02-04T10:11:00Z

    Norway’s Frydenbo Marine has acquired an 80% stake in Norwegian boat brand Nordkapp Boats.  The purchase price was not disclosed.

  • News

    US firms in hydrofoil joint venture

    2019-02-01T16:49:00Z

    Two US companies have joined forces to develop advanced hydrofoil craft. Bieker Boats has years of experience designing fast foil-born boats, including work on the foils for the America’s Cup boats, while Glosten has worked on the design of passenger vessels for public and private clients over the past 50 ...

  • Savage 655C
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    Telwater issues recall on Savage models

    2019-02-01T12:03:00Z

    Queensland, Australia-based Telwater has issued a recall on its Savage 645C, 655C and 655C hardtop models built between February 2012 and October 2016.

  • Pachoud's 18m powercat Sojourn is capable of high-speed ocean passages
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    Roger Hill-designed asymmetric foiling powercats prove a hit for Kiwi builder

    2019-02-01T10:27:00Z

    Pachoud Motor Yachts’ innovative Roger Hill-designed asymmetric foiling powercat is proving a hit, with the New Zealand builder just announcing that it has just sold two more. Hulls #4 and #5 are now in production.