All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 13

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Products | Trends: Hybrid engines - Are hybrid engines the future?

2010-06-01T15:41:00Z

The rise of hybrid systems in the automotive sector and advances in technology are ensuring the ‘green’ power alternative is gaining favour with oems and consumers alike

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Yard visit | Riva Classic Sportsboats - Italian Icon

2010-06-01T15:39:00Z

When Riva stopped producing the Aquarama in 1996, it was left with a hard act to follow. Now its Sarnico factory is building a new classic — the 10m Aquariva by Marc Newson

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Refit and repair | Getting bigger in Barcelona

2010-06-01T13:45:00Z

As the Med becomes busier with the world’s growing superyacht fleet, one spanish refit yard has decided to invest 150 million in a site expansion to help it keep up with business

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Yard insight | Gulf Craft UAE

2010-06-01T12:45:00Z

It’s the Middle east’s largest motoryacht producer and now Gulf Craft’s superyachts are selling well to clients looking for customisation — and value

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Strategy and finance | Profile: Baltic Yachts - New shareholders, new ambition

2010-06-01T10:37:00Z

Finland’s Baltic Yachts has sold a minority stake in the business to local entrepreneurs in a bid to broaden its strategic initiative

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Infrastructure | Bigger in the Balearics

2010-04-01T13:09:00Z

It has always been one of the Mediterranean’s most attractive destinations, and now Mallorca is about to open a new marina facility aimed directly at the superyacht community

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Yard insight | RMK Turkey: Turkish teamwork

2010-04-01T13:07:00Z

RMK Marine has invested heavily to become the world’s most advanced vacuum-infusion facility. Now it is building Oyster’s latest superyachts

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Yard visit | Seaway-Greenline: Hybrid cruisers - Slovenian innovation

2010-02-01T17:01:00Z

Demand for Seaway’s fuel-efficient Greenline Hybrid design has exceeded all expectations

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New build | Round-up: Middle East - Tax exemptions

2010-02-01T14:18:00Z

Tax-free trade zones are making the Middle East an increasingly profitable place to build superyachts — and It has some spectacular in-build projects to prove it

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Yard insight | Pendennis UK: A modern classic

2010-02-01T14:01:00Z

Pendennis Shipyard has carved itself a niche as a custom builder and refitter. Bucking the recession, it’s now actively recruiting extra staff to keep up with demand

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Feature | Pendennis apprenticeships: Stairway to career success

2009-12-01T15:51:00Z

To ensure a reliable supply of skilled labour for its workforce, UK builder Pendennis has spent the last ten years developing an award-winning apprenticeship scheme

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Collaboration | Fairline boats and Besenzoni: Windows of opportunity

2009-12-01T11:29:00Z

UK motorboat builder Fairline has had a long association with Italian equipment manufacturer Besenzoni — a collaboration that grew even closer on the design of the new Targa 58

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Special feature | Refit: Perfecting refit

2009-12-01T11:27:00Z

The used-boat market is flooded with recent builds at knockdown prices. One German firm is finding that refitting for part exchange is helping drive new boat sales

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Yard visit | Discovery: Blue Water Factory

2009-12-01T11:16:00Z

In the UK, Discovery Yachts has a full order book and plans to expand. Its craft are built for couples who want to sail the world at speed — and in comfort

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Yard visit | Zeydon, Belgium: The One Stop Composite Shop

2009-10-01T15:36:00Z

The Zeydon Z60 is no ordinary yacht. With prices starting at G1.6m, she’s built almost entirely of composites by a dynamic new yard — in Belgium

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Yard visit | Princess: Royal progress

2009-10-01T14:55:00Z

Since its humble beginnings in 1965, Princess Yachts International has always been noted for its pioneering manufacturing techniques — and obsession with quality

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Interview | Arno van Zwam: Mastervolt

2009-10-01T11:01:00Z

Mastervolt has just won the IBEX innovation award for its new Lithium Ion battery. But this global supplier has a whole lot more to offer.

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SPECIAL REPORT | Beating recession: Nautor's Swan - Predicting the recovery

2009-09-01T13:20:00Z

Nautor’s Swan is taking a long-term view to survive the financial crisis. Far from scaling back, the brand is making a bold move into the superyacht sector

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Yard visit | Nautor's Swan, Finland: Finnish skills and Italian flair

2009-08-01T14:26:00Z

Finnish brand Nautor’s Swan is owned by an Italian consortium and continues to thrive despite the recession

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Yard visit | Frauscher: Looking to the future

2009-06-01T10:51:00Z

Austria’s Frauscher has been building small yachts and motorboats since 1927, now it’s the biggest producer of electric boats in Europe