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Finnboat reports boom in domestic boat sales
Finnish marine federation Finnboat today reported that the warm summer of 2018 helped boost domestic sales of small motorboats and PWCs in Finland last year. Sales of motorboats over 9m in length also continued to grow, as did sales of large outboard engines.
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Dutch America’s Cup entry names MD
Eelco Blok, a former CEO of Dutch telecoms provider KPN, has been named managing director of DutchSail, the company behind the Dutch challenger in the 36th America’s Cup in 2021.
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New investments promise bumper year for Arcadia
With 10 boats currently in-build the Italian yard to focus on new range and improved distribution
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Wakeboats could be sunk under proposed Vermont legislation
A US bill that would ban wakeboats and effectively ban wake-surfing in parts of Vermont will be vigorously opposed by the Watersports Industry Associate (WIA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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MDL Marinas announces latest accreditation
MDL Marinas in the UK has announced that Kerry Marriott, MDL’s head of operations, has achieved her Certified Marina Professional accreditation under the umbrella of British Marine and the Global Marina Institute.
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Kiwi-designed and built electric boat goes into production
The owners of Beacon Marine, a New Zealand supplier of marine electonics and electrical solutions, are helping to pave the way for electric boating in NZ
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New Balmar distributor for Belgium and France
Balmar, the DC charging solutions specialist from the US, has chosen Xlokk Enterprises to distribute its products in Belgium and France.
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Update: Beneteau projects slowdown in 2019 boat market to +2%
The stock market has reacted negatively to Beneteau Group’s FY 2018-19 outlook (announced after the close of the Paris stock exchange yesterday) in which the French builder projected a slowdown in the global boat market.
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Malibu posts strong Q2 results
Malibu Boats in the US has posted strong second quarter results on the strength of recent new model introductions and improved operational efficiencies.
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US builder expands South Florida facility
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.
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Bainbridge opens UK trade shop
Bainbridge International, one of the world’s oldest sailcloth and marine hardware manufacturers, has opened a new trade shop in the UK.
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Dutch builder reports strongest year ever
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.
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British motoryacht brand restructures
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.
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Grenada marina expansion underway
Port Louis Marina, on the island nation of Grenada, is set to begin expansion plans this spring with a larger, renovated facility ready for use by August.
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Greece extends marina privatisation plans
Greece’s privatisation agency, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), is moving forward on two more marina privatisation projects in Mykonos and Rhodes. The news follows the acceptance, earlier this year, of an improved bid for Chios Marina. Meanwhile, the finalisation of the Alimos Marina privatisation is still awaited.
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Winnebago CEO on Chris-Craft growth plans
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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VriThink Night Out expands to Dubai
The popular VriThink presentation, held annually in November on the eve of the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, will also be staged at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show on the evening of Wednesday 27 February.
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Correct Craft employees go back to school
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.
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Marina d’Arechi reports strong Düsseldorf show
Salerno, Italy-based Marina d’Arechi says it received over 100 expressions of interest for berth space from Northern European boaters at the recent Düsseldorf Boat Show.
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London Yacht Show relaunched as 'boutique' event offering slice of luxury in heart of the capital
More than 10 brands already onboard for new event that runs from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks