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  • Beacon's EVO33 catamaran
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    Kiwi-designed and built electric boat goes into production

    2019-02-08T10:01:00Z

    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

    2019-02-08T09:27:00Z

    Balmar, the DC charging solutions specialist from the US, has chosen Xlokk Enterprises to distribute its products in Belgium and France.

  • Beneteau Group Revenues
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    Update: Beneteau projects slowdown in 2019 boat market to +2%

    2019-02-07T17:15:00Z

    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

    2019-02-07T16:17:00Z

    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

    2019-02-07T15:11:00Z

    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.

  • New Bainbridge trade shop provides same-day purchasing on hudreds of items
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    Bainbridge opens UK trade shop

    2019-02-07T08:47:00Z

    Bainbridge International, one of the world’s oldest sailcloth and marine hardware manufacturers, has opened a new trade shop in the UK.

  • The 22m Z72 is Zeelander's largest yacht to date
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    Dutch builder reports strongest year ever

    2019-02-07T08:00:00Z

    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.

  • Birchwood has plans for several new motoryacht models
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    British motoryacht brand restructures

    2019-02-07T08:00:00Z

    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

    2019-02-07T08:00:00Z

    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.

  • The 600-berth Rhodes Marina caters to yachts from 9m-64m
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    Greece extends marina privatisation plans

    2019-02-06T15:53:00Z

    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

    2019-02-06T15:23:00Z

    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.

  • VriThink Night Out has been running in Amsterdam for seven years
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    VriThink Night Out expands to Dubai

    2019-02-06T14:54:00Z

    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

    2019-02-06T14:47:00Z

    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.

  • The Marina D'Arechi team in Dusseldorf
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    Marina d’Arechi reports strong Düsseldorf show

    2019-02-06T12:58:00Z

    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.

  • StKatharinedocks
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    London Yacht Show relaunched as 'boutique' event offering slice of luxury in heart of the capital

    2019-02-06T09:52:00Z

    More than 10 brands already onboard for new event that runs from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks

  • Sanlorenzo chairman Massimo Perotti, Bluegame CEO Carla Demaria, and Sanlorenzo CEO Ferruccio Rossi
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    Sanlorenzo turnover up 27% in 2018

    2019-02-05T15:57:00Z

    Sanlorenzo names two new CEOs; forecasts 20% further growth for 2019 based on ambitious plans for new products, facilities and acquisitions

  • Bradford Marine has grown into a leading yacht repair yard, marina and brokerage firm
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    Bradford Marine sold

    2019-02-05T14:35:00Z

    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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    Survey reveals US boating industry policy priorities

    2019-02-05T14:22:00Z

    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.

  • Frigomar air-con units can run happily off an inverter
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    New Frigomar distributor

    2019-02-05T12:06:00Z

    Italian HVAC specialist Frigomar has chosen Advance Yacht Systems to distribute its air-conditioning units, fridges and ice-makers in the UK and Ireland.

  • The new refit facility is expected to create a boom in marine jobs
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    NZ$100m boost to Auckland’s marine infrastructure

    2019-02-05T10:44:00Z

    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.