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NewsSailfish Catamarans introduces new 3200 Platinum
The 3200 Platinum Australian boatbuilder Sailfish Catamarans is developing a new model of its popular 3200 Platinum armour-plated aluminium catamaran that was originally due for launch at the now cancelled Sanctuary Cove and Sydney boat shows. According to a company statement, the new design has all the ...
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NewsYacht transport continues despite uncertainty over Med season outlook
While the future of the Mediterranean season for yacht and superyacht cruising and charter is unknown at this point in time, arrangements to transport yachts into key Med locations continues apace. Taking the yachting centre of Palma in Mallorca as an example, a number of yacht transport ships have been ...
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NewsNew fuel development
One way to clean up the atmosphere is to develop cleaner-burning fuels, but how do these affect performance, and cost?
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NewsSA boatbuilding prepares for possible reopening with Risk Adjustment guidelines
The South African boatbuilding sector has released industry hygiene guidelines to limit the spread of coronavirus ahead of a possible partial reopening of the marine manufacturing sector.
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NewsShanghai show postponed for a second time
The organisers of the 25th China International Boat Show, Sinoexpo and Informa Markets, have announced a further postponement of the country’s premier boat show. The exhibition, which was originally due to have taken place at the beginning of this month, was initially postponed until June 22-24 but has now been ...
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NewsKiwi builders return to work as NZ lockdown measures ease
As New Zealand prepares for an easing of lockdown measures at 11:59pm tonight, Kiwi boatbuilders are looking forward to returning to work on Tuesday under Level 3 restrictions. When Level 4 lockdown came in over five weeks ago, Kiwi boat manufacturers, along with the rest of the country, had to ...
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NewsTesting times accelerate new trends towards sustainable business
The world around us has changed dramatically since the start of 2020. Most of us have been impacted personally, professionally or both. Health and safety have become a critical focus. When we think about sustainability in these changing times, we believe that it includes not just environmental aspects, but also ...
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NewsVolvo struggles to define ‘new normal’
The Volvo Group – parent company of Volvo Penta – released financial results for the first quarter of 2020, revealing the severe impact of Covid-19 on the company’s global operations and continued uncertainty about what demand will look like once the crisis subsides. Marine division revenues weakened somewhat towards the ...
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NewsVolvo & Daimler team up to produce fuel cells
Rival truck manufactuers Volvo and Daimler have formed a 50:50 joint venture to produce fuel cells for heavy duty applications, aimed at sustainable transport and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050
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NewsUS marine company to trial robot water taxis
A US technology company, Buffalo Automation, is planning to hold trials of an unmanned robot water taxi in the UK’s southwest port of Plymouth, hopefully this summer, once the Covid-19 situation eases.
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NewsVanquish Boats sold
Century Boats acquires Rhode Island day-boat manufacturer for undisclosed sum
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NewsCalifornia yacht brokers merge
West Coast Yachts and Dream Catcher Yacht Sales have merged and will do business going forward under the West Coast banner.
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NewsFrench boatbuilder outlines growth strategy
Alubat looks to reinforce position in the aluminium, bluewater, cruising yacht market
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NewsSwedish builder maintains production at full capacity
Similar to many other manufacturing businesses in Sweden, boatbuilder Hallberg-Rassy continues production activities despite the coronavirus outbreak. However, the restrictions on foreign travel are making it difficult for some of its customers to pick up their yachts, according to senior company representatives. Magnus Rassy, the chief executive of Hallberg-Rassy, told ...
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NewsTwo Oceans Marine Manufacturing expands range with new power catamaran
The 14m Magnum 46 Power Catamaran Walkaround is the largest in the Magnum range South African catamaran builder Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing has added a new model to its Magnum Power Catamaran range. The 14m Magnum 46 Power Catamaran Walkaround is the largest in the Magnum range ...
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NewsSmoker Craft to resume boat production on April 27
Fibreglass, pontoon and aluminium boat builder Smoker Craft Inc has announced plans to return to full production at its Indiana, US manufacturing plant following a five-week shutdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsAmerica’s ‘Discover Boating’ sees boost in consumer interest
Despite circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, America’s Discover Boating marketing platform is seeing a boost in visitor traffic and growth over the past year, providing early indicators of higher consumer interest in boating
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NewsMarineMax Q2 results up; “partially impacted” by coronavirus
The largest national retailer of boats and yachts in the US is reporting slightly improved fiscal second quarter results while bracing for the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Nonetheles, MarineMax said it has seen strong online interest and even an uptick in sales for April.
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NewsBeneteau dealer network takes action in preparation for return to business
Although most Beneteau dealers worldwide are now closed to customers and suppliers, staff are working behind the scenes to prepare for a return to business. The scale of these actions varies, however, as restrictions differ from country to country.
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NewsNetherlands: longer lockdown puts 20,000 sector jobs at risk
The Netherlands has extended its coronavirus lockdown through May 20, piling on the economic pain for the boating and leisure sectors that expect damage to total €1bn. The HISWA-RECRON lobby also says close to 20,000 jobs are at risk. It has expressed dismay that the government has not yet accepted ...
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