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  • USA Pavilion
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    First USA Pavilion to appear at Sydney show

    2019-02-18T11:41:00Z

    The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is bringing its USA Pavilion concept from the METSTRADE Show to the Sydney International Boat Show in August, but opening participation to boatbuilders as well as boat component manufacturers.

  • Ben Allen, general manager of the Marine Leisure Division at EP Barrus, with Barton MD Suzanne Blaustone
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    Barton Marine chooses new UK distributor

    2019-02-18T11:33:00Z

    UK-based deck hardware manufacturer Barton Marine has chosen EP Barrus and SailForce to distribute its products in Britain, effective March 29.

  • The crowd turnout at VIBS 2019 was strong
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    Vancouver show attendance better than expected

    2019-02-18T10:07:00Z

    Despite unseasonably cold temperatures that brought high winds and a rare snowfall to the region, attendance at the 57th Vancouver International Boat Show (VIBS) slightly surpassed strong 2018 numbers, pleasing event organisers and exhibitors alike.

  • Dometic window blinds
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    Dometic rebrands Oceanair window coverings business

    2019-02-18T09:41:00Z

    Dometic Corporation announced at the Miami International Boat Show that it is discontinuing the Oceanair branding for elements of its window covering business by the end of this month. Moving forward, the company will operate the business unit under the Dometic Marine Blinds nameplate as part of a new initiative ...

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    John Thommen wins NMMA Freedman Award

    2019-02-18T09:26:00Z

    John Thommen, founder and CEO of Ocean Marketing Inc, is the recipient of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2019 Alan J Freedman Memorial Leadership Award, presented last Friday during the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS).

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    Miami breakfast briefing: US marine industry growth expected to slow

    2019-02-15T15:36:00Z

    Outgoing NMMA president Thom Dammrich delivers keynote speech at start of 78th Miami International Boat Show

  • BRABUS Shadow 500 Limited Edition with T-Top + Wet Bar Package
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    Sunseeker London Group takes on BRABUS sales and forms distribution agreement with Axopar

    2019-02-15T15:12:00Z

    Sunseeker London Group invests in complementary brands to sit alongside its Sunseeker sales

  • 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.

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    2019 Innovation Award winners announced

    2019-02-15T12:06:00Z

    Judges select 18 winners and one honourable mention in 18 categories

  • 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.

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    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.

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    Polish marina to undergo US$5.5m overhaul

    2019-02-15T08:00:00Z

    The Polish municipality of Puck, located on the shore of the Baltic Sea, has signed a deal to expand its marina’s capacity with 98 new berths and overhaul the facility as part of a project worth PLN 20m (US$5.5m).

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    Strong refit market drives VBH growth and expansion

    2019-02-15T08:00:00Z

    Riding the coat tails of a buoyant global refit market, Dutch systems integrator Van Berge Henegouwen is reporting rising demand for upgrades of onboard IT networks.

  • Cape Dory cruiser
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    Cape Dory introduces its cataman line at Miami

    2019-02-14T17:56:00Z

    Thai-based Ocean Winner builds the luxury line of catamarans ranging from 42 to 75 feet

  • Flir lineup
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    FLIR posts Q4, full-year results

    2019-02-14T16:21:00Z

    Wilsonville, Oregon-based FLIR Systems posted mixed results for its fourth quarter and 2018 full year, with lower revenues offset by record adjusted earnings on the strength of improved margin performance.

  • Miami Intl Boat Show_aerial
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    Large crowds gather for Miami show

    2019-02-14T15:00:00Z

    Around 100,000 visitors from around the globe are expected to descend on South Florida today through Sunday for the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), Miami Yacht Show and Super Yacht Miami, with nearly 2,000 boats and 1,000 exhibitors selling everything and anything to do with boating.

  • FUNKY LOOKING E-TEC
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    Evinrude donates $2m in engines to ABYC foundation

    2019-02-14T15:00:00Z

    Sturtevant, Wisconsin-based Evinrude Outboards, the National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) and the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) jointly announced today that the engine builder will donate US$2m worth of Evinrude G2 3.4L V6 outboards to the ABYC Foundation in support of its marine technician training program.

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    New owners for US dinghy firm

    2019-02-14T08:00:00Z

    A long-time supplier of dinghies and small outboards to the San Diego, California boating community has been saved from closure with its purchase by South Coast Yachts.

  • Akzo Nobel CEO Thierry Vanlancker
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    AkzoNobel reports mixed 2018; Vows ‘to invest in growth’

    2019-02-14T08:00:00Z

    AkzoNobel NV, the Dutch-based multinational maker of decorative paints and performance coatings, has reported mixed 2018 results due to adverse currency movements, pricier raw materials and lower volumes.

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    Fore Points Marina on schedule for mid-May opening

    2019-02-14T08:00:00Z

    Portland, Maine is hoping its new Fore Points Marina will further transition the city from a provisioning layover to a destination. When the 150-slip luxury marina opens in May, it will be able to accommodate 15 superyachts with an “unlimited” maximum length.