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  • Parker Monaco at the Wind and Water Show Poland
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    Parker Boats in expansion mode

    2018-08-22T16:03:00Z

    Speaking to IBI at the recent Wind and Water Boat Show in Poland, Parker Boats MD Phillip Scott and his fellow director and son Chris Scott were enthusiastic about export growth and the progress made on the local Polish market.

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    World Sailing and Yacht Racing Forum extend partnership to 2020

    2018-08-22T16:02:00Z

    World Sailing, the sport’s governing body, and the Yacht Racing Forum have confirmed that they are extending their current working partnership until 2020. The two organisations have been linked in a partnership since 2008.

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    Malibu acquires Pursuit Boats

    2018-08-22T15:59:00Z

    Malibu Boats in the US has entered into a definitive agreement with S2 Yachts Inc to buy the assets of Pursuit Boats for a total consideration of US$100m. The transaction, says Malibu, will be funded with cash on hand and a borrowing under an incremental revolving credit facility to be ...

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    Replica classic boat builder to launch own speedboat design

    2018-08-22T15:58:00Z

    South African classic boat builder GAW Marine this week confirmed plans to produce its own unique speedboat model for the export market.

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    Auckland On Water Boat Show to relocate

    2018-08-22T15:44:00Z

    After 20 years, the Auckland On Water Boat Show will return to The Viaduct Basin and Te Wero Island in 2019, the NZ Marine Industry Association announced today.

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    Cimco Marine expands diesel outboard range

    2018-08-22T15:39:00Z

    Sweden’s Cimco Marine is to expand its existing portfolio of marine diesel outboards with two engines in a lower hp range – the OXE 125 and OXE 175.

  • Marek Stanczyk of N'Fun Yachting
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    N’Fun 30 wins Gdynia President’s Award

    2018-08-22T15:36:00Z

    The winner of the Gdynia President’s Award for the best sailing yacht design at the Wind and Water Boat Show in Poland this year was the N’Fun 30 sailing yacht, locally made in Poland by N’Fun Yachting from Gizycko.

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    US pontoon builder expands

    2018-08-22T15:33:00Z

    Veranda Luxury Pontoons in the US is expanding its production into a 377,000sq ft manufacturing facility with plans to hire 100 workers over the next two years to meet growing demand and allow for expansion at its sister company, Xpress Boats.

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    Oyster Yachts to launch new entry-level yacht

    2018-08-22T15:26:00Z

    Following the dramatic events at Oyster Yachts earlier this year, the UK boatbuilder is now on a strong strategic development course to restore and expand the brand to its former glory.

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    Fewer US restrictions on ‘superyachts’

    2018-08-22T15:24:00Z

    For the first time since 1920, yachts of more than 300 gross tonnes can be registered in the US as recreational vessels. The move follows President Donald Trumps signing of bipartisan legislation that no longer requires vessels of this size to register as commercial.

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    Attendance up at revamped Helsinki show

    2018-08-22T15:21:00Z

    Almost 13,000 people attended this year’s Helsinki Boat-Afloat Show in Finland – a 12% increase over the year before. The growing popularity of the show, says industry association Finnboat, is attributable to the long and warm boating summer, improved economic outlook and a revamped exhibition concept now offering more in ...

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    Section 301 tariff hearings open in DC

    2018-08-21T16:17:00Z

    The US Trade Representative opened six days of public hearings on Monday into President Donald Trump’s proposal to tax another $200bn worth of Chinese imports, with leaders from the recreational boating and information technology industries presenting testimony required by Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.

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    Barrus enters marine chandlery market

    2018-08-21T16:05:00Z

    UK-based engine importer and distritubor EP Barrus Ltd has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Talamex, a branded range of over 3,500 chandlery items.

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    Oyster Yachts to launch new entry-level yacht

    2018-08-21T15:05:00Z

    Following the dramatic events at Oyster Yachts earlier this year, the UK builder is now on a strong strategic development course to restore and expand the brand to its former glory

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    Azimut appoints new distributor for Singapore

    2018-08-20T15:08:00Z

    Hong Kong dealer expands regional coverage

  • Cannes 2018 - R35 to Cannes - SL-1
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    Princess launches R35

    2018-08-20T14:29:00Z

    The new sports yacht from the UK builder has been turning heads at the autumn boat shows thanks to its innovative foiling technology and radical, yet elegant styling

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    SA powerboat builder heading Down Under

    2018-08-20T13:47:00Z

    Fusion Power Boats enters Australian market with new distribution partner

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    Lund, Crestliner target women for manufacturing jobs

    2018-08-20T13:38:00Z

    US builder forms Women in Manufacturing Group

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    Pendennis Shipyard reports record turnover

    2018-08-20T10:44:00Z

    Employee investment key element in group’s future strategy

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    Peters & May renews Antigua Sailing Week sponsorship

    2018-08-20T09:13:00Z

    UK-based boat transporter to serve as official shipping and logistics partner for the 2019 and 2020 events