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BoatUS to host Erie Canal community engagements
American boating advocacy group BoatUS is spearheading a community engagement program that seeks input from boaters on potential upgrades to New York State’s Erie Canal, a popular boating destination and part of North America’s Great Loop cruising route.
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Linssen to build 10 more craft for French charter firm
Linssen Yachts of the Netherlands will build another 10 self-drive rental craft for France’s Locaboat Holidays. Since late 2017, it has already delivered 28 steel Pénichette Evolution motoryachts, which it has jointly developed with Locaboat.
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Fire destroys Key West Boats facility, production uninterrupted
It took two local fire departments an hour to bring under control a fire that destroyed the Tooling Shop and damaged an administrative building at Key West Boats in Dorchester County, South Carolina over the weekend.
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Inmarsat takeover referred to UK competition authority
The takeover offer for global satellite communications firm Inmarsat has been referred to the UK Competition and Markets Authority on the grounds that the deal, which involves taking the company private, may have national security implications.
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Annapolis Inflatables sold
Two long-time Annapolis, Maryland marine businesses will be combining forces now that Fawcett Boat Supplies has completed its acquisition of Annapolis Inflatables (AI).
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Palumbo issues ISA Classic build update
The construction of the 65m new-build ISA Classic by Palumbo Superyachts Ancona was rolled out of its welding shed and moved to the outfitting shed this week.
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Domani E32 to launch at 2019 HISWA show
The Domani E32, one of the most advanced sports boat designs on the market, is scheduled to launch at the 2019 HISWA In-Water Boat Show in early September.
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Boat Builder Awards 2019: Foilers on the innovation radar
Last year it was a dynamic new deck layout by Galeon that picked up the Innovative On-Board Design Solution award sponsored by Fusion. As foilers enter the mainstream, will the technology make them a front runner in this year’s Awards?
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Delays to hurricane repairs hurting Florida economy three years later
Jacksonville, Florida’s Fernandia Harbor Marina sits nearly empty and awaiting completion of some US$10m in repairs needed following Hurricane Matthew’s 2016 destruction, and the local economy has been feeling the effects.
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Sanlorenzo Americas names new CEO
Marco Segato has been appointed CEO of Sanlorenzo Americas, the division that has aided in the Italian superyacht-builder’s expansion in North, Central and South America for the last 10 years.
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Moonen bankrupt
A Dutch court has declared Moonen Yachts bankrupt. The ruling comes two weeks after the Dutch builder said it was close to a deal with a new financial backer.
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US pontoon, watersport, fishing and trailer boat sales up
NMMA releases latest Statistical Abstract for 2018
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EagleTree Capital acquires Invincible Boat Company
New York-based private equity firm EagleTree Capital has acquired a majority stake in Invincible Boat Compan
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ABYC inaugural educator training conference next week
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will host its inaugural Marine Service Technology Educator Training Conference from July 23-25 at the Hornor Maritime Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Cox Powertrain expands technical leadership team
Cox Powertrain in the UK has announced new management appointments to further strengthen its technical leadership team ahead of production of the new CXO300 diesel outboard, which is set to commence this year.
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Morbern gains IMO-MED WheelMark certification
Morbern, the Canadian manufacturer of marine coated fabrics, has announced that its four-way stretch Splash collection and 2018 DAME-nominated outdoor digital print vinyl Americana have been awarded IMO-MED WheelMark certification.
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Zeelander Yachts unveils new DutchCraft brand
Zeelander Yachts of the Netherlands has launched a new brand called DutchCraft. The first model in the series, the DutchCraft 56, will have its global debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
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2019 Brisbane Boat Show approaches
The 2019 Brisbane Boat Show is returning to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre this year from August 23-25. The three-day event is one of the largest recreational boat shows in Queensland, Australia, covering more than 20,000sq m of floor space across four halls at the South Bank venue.
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Ferretti Group expands in Vietnam
Italy’s Ferretti Group has expanded its presence in the Asian market by announcing a new dealership agreement with Vietnam-based Luxury Yacht Limited (LuxYacht). LuxYacht will exclusively represent the Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Riva brands.
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CJR Propulsion launches new design and production service
UK-based CJR Propulsion has launched a rapid design and manufacturing service to deliver bespoke, fully-machined Class S propellers in just two weeks. The precision-engineering specialist claims to be the only propeller manufacturer in Europe able to offer this level of responsiveness, following a £4m investment at its Southampton, UK facilities. ...