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NewsKiwi-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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NewsUpdate: 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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NewsMalibu 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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NewsBainbridge 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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NewsDutch 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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NewsBritish 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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NewsGreece 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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NewsWinnebago 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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NewsVriThink 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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NewsCorrect 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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NewsMarina 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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NewsLondon 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
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NewsSanlorenzo turnover up 27% in 2018
Sanlorenzo names two new CEOs; forecasts 20% further growth for 2019 based on ambitious plans for new products, facilities and acquisitions
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NewsBradford Marine sold
Fort Lauderdale Yacht Harbor (FLYH) has acquired the boatyard and marina operations of Bradford Marine Fort Lauderdale and Bradford Marine Bahamas.
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NewsSurvey reveals US boating industry policy priorities
A survey of US boating industry manufacturers resulted in over 1,500 responses to the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) first-ever boating industry policy survey, identifying and prioritising the top policy issues for the coming year. The responses exceeded the trade group’s original projections.
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NewsNew Frigomar distributor
Italian HVAC specialist Frigomar has chosen Advance Yacht Systems to distribute its air-conditioning units, fridges and ice-makers in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsNZ$100m boost to Auckland’s marine infrastructure
Auckland’s marine infrastructure is to receive a NZ$100m boost with plans to develop a new refit facility located at Site 18 in the city’s Wynyard Quarter. The new facility is expected to create a boom in marine jobs and deliver significant marine and tourism spending.
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