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    US outboard shipments up through October

    2018-12-05T09:00:00Z

    US wholesale outboard engine shipments were up 6.7% year-to-date and year-over-year through October, according to the monthly shipping report compiled from a control group of National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) members.

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    Lenco Marine appoints Italian distributor

    2018-12-05T09:00:00Z

    Lenco Marine, US manufacturer of trim tabs, actuators, hatch lifts and other accessorie, has appointed Osculati Srl to serve as its exclusive distributor in Italy.

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    MCY wins ‘100 Italian Excellences’ award

    2018-12-05T09:00:00Z

    Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY) has received a ‘100 Italian Excellences’ award for its achievements in the nautical sector.

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    Dometic Group acquires outdoor aftermarket specialist

    2018-12-04T16:52:00Z

    The Swedish equipment provider is looking to leverage and expand Kampa’s aftermarket offering across Europe

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    Porto Montenegro and Damen to redevelop commercial shipyard for superyachts

    2018-12-04T14:06:00Z

    In a 50:50 joint venture between the Damen Shipyards Group and Porto Montenegro (PM), some €20m will be invested in developing a superyacht refit and maintenance facility at Bijela able to handle vessels up to 120m (394ft).

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    MRAA, Nautique expand dealer certification

    2018-12-04T12:20:00Z

    A partnership between the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) and Nautique Boats has seen more than half of the boatbuilder’s dealers achieve Marine Industry Certified Dealership status.

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    Nimbus to acquire Brunswick’s joint venture interest in Bella Boats

    2018-12-04T09:07:00Z

    Brunswick Corp today announced that Sweden-based Nimbus Boats is to acquire its joint venture interest in Finland’s Bella Boats. Terms of the deal are unknown, but the acquisition is expected to close before the end of the year. It will provide Nimbus with ownership of all Bella brands, including Bella, ...

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    Linssen turns 70 and sells 11 yachts worth €5.2m

    2018-12-04T09:00:00Z

    Linssen Yachts of the Netherlands says it took orders for 11 yachts worth €5.2m at its annual mid-November in-house boat show, which coincided with the Dutch motoryacht maker’s 70th anniversary.

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    First major distributor for UK timber firm

    2018-12-04T09:00:00Z

    LIGNIA Wood Company, a British timber modification business, has signed its first major distribution agreement with US-based Teakdecking Systems (TDS) for its LIGNIA Yacht product in North America and the Caribbean. The deal was signed at the METSTRADE Show in November.

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    Mission Critical Electronics buys Xantrex

    2018-12-04T07:34:00Z

    Schneider Electric has sold its Xantrex electrical equipment manufacturing business to Huntington Beach, California-based Mission Critical Electronics (MCE).

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    Fairline reports 144% rise in turnover in 2017

    2018-12-03T16:29:00Z

    The UK’s Fairline Yachts continued down the path to recovery in 2017, the company’s 50th anniversary year, with turnover up by 144% to £24.1m.

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    NMMA calls for elimination of tariffs following USMCA signing

    2018-12-03T14:54:00Z

    With the USMCA free trade agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico formally signed last week, the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) is today calling for legislators to move swiftly toward eliminating tariffs that continue to depress the recreational boat industry in North America.

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    Beneteau closes Delphia Yachts acquisition

    2018-12-03T11:43:00Z

    Groupe Beneteau and Delphia Yachts Kot sp. j. reached financial closing of the acquisition by Groupe Beneteau of its operations designing, building and marketing sailing and motor yachts under the Delphia Yachts and Maxi Yachts brands in Warsaw, Poland on Friday.

  • More than 6,500 people attended this year’s Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
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    Strong sales recorded at 7th Pattaya show

    2018-12-03T11:34:00Z

    Exhibitors generated around 100m baht in sales at this year’s Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show

  • Strong North American demand for personal watercraft contributed toward BRP’s record Q3 results
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    BRP reports record Q3 revenues, net income

    2018-12-03T09:50:00Z

    Quebec-based BRP reported revenues of C$1,394.2m and net income of C$90.2m for its third quarter of 2018, marking continued strong growth for the manufacturer of Sea-Doo personal watercraft and Evinrude outboard engines.

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    Best of Boats Awards – winners revealed

    2018-12-03T09:00:00Z

    The winners of the Best of Boats Awards (BOB Awards) were presented at the Boat & Fun Berlin boat show in Germany last week.

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    Cobalt celebrates, awards dealers

    2018-12-03T09:00:00Z

    Following what the company calls “another strong year”, Colbalt Boats recently honoured its worldwide dealers with a two-day “celebration” that included an introduction to its newest 2019 model, the A36BR Bow Rider.

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    Hempel inaugurates new Centre of Excellence

    2018-12-03T09:00:00Z

    Marine coatings manufacturer Hempel has officially opened its new Centre of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain. The centre is part of a €6m investment into the research and development of coating products within the field of passive fire protection (PFP), in which Hempel is determined to gain market share during the ...

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    Hodgdon launches custom megayacht tenders

    2018-12-03T09:00:00Z

    The tender division of Hodgdon Yachts in the US has launched two new, custom ‘Venetian-style’ tenders for an 80m megayacht under construction in Germany.

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    Smoker Craft sells furniture manufacturing business to Lippert Components

    2018-11-30T17:09:00Z

    US boatbuilder Smoker Craft Inc announced Friday that the company has sold its in-house marine furniture manufacturing operation to Elkhart, Indiana-based Lippert Components Inc (LCI).