All Market Intelligence articles – Page 13
-
Outboard engines
New motors for old casings
‘Drop in’ electrification kits could provide an easy path towards the adoption of electric outboards
-
Electrifcation
£1.8 million Canadian/UK project to prove electric boats can feed the grid
Experts in Canada and the UK will be jointly – and independently - testing equipment and methodology required in two different locations, to harness stored energy
-
Battery Technologies
Is AI the key to extending EV battery life?
A new on-chip, AI-driven battery management system claims to unlock an additional 10% of battery capacity and deliver run time gains of up to 25%
-
Green Technologies
SolarBrella, eD-TEC’s self-contained solar-powered energy store
Collaboration between German marine electric propulsion company eD-TEC and start-up SunPact GmbH
-
AV
Increased platform sharing is helping deliver top-end systems more easily
The audio-visual industry is reducing the amount of cabling required for installations, especially as IT and AV networks begin to share platforms. This will make it easier for boatbuilders to deliver top-end and futureproof systems
-
Remote monitoring
Sea.AI The tireless watchkeeper
Sea.AI has developed an automated camera system that can identify objects at sea well beyond the limits of human vision. It also has the intelligence to categorise each target from harmless to potential threat
-
Stabilisation
How tech advances are helping suppliers respond to evolving boatbuilder needs
Advances continue in the world of marine stabilisation, allowing smaller and faster boats to achieve a much smoother ride. Boatbuilders can now source more responsive units that are easier to install
-
Electrifcation
AnchorGuardian - A new dimension for safer anchoring
Successful anchoring remains a dark art, especially when multi-million superyachts rely on a single length of chain. Thomas Frizlen, the founder of AnchorGuardian, explains why his submersible sensor module takes away the stress
-
Superyacht Technology
Sector Spotlight | SY Refit Repair - Pressure point
On its current trajectory, demand could soon outstrip refit supply
-
Croatia
Builders, charter operators invest to expand
In a bid to maximise on the rising popularity of its Adriatic coast among European, North American and Asian visitors, Croatian boatbuilders are looking to roll out new yacht models and expand to foreign markets
-
Croatia
Overview: Industry embraces positive outlook
Well established as a charter destination, it’s not only marinas that are investing – local boatbuilders are expanding too to meet demand for greater levels of customisation
-
Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Insight - The antidote to a soft boat market?
RIBs enjoy significant market share in Europe yet still struggle to find acceptance in North America. Could a value proposition promising high value, low cost and plenty of peer endorsement lead the category to new levels of success?
-
Superyacht Technology
Insight - Stefano De Vivo - MD, Wally
The Wally Yachts MD and CCO of Ferretti Group talks to IBI about current market challenges and how consumer trends are impacting boat development
-
USA
Sailing: On a slow, steady decline?
Will the sport age out? That could be a possibility since the average registered sailboat above 24ft is 34 years’ old
-
USA
PWC: Go fish
Personal watercraft remain the gateway to boating, especially if that involves a fishing rod
-
USA
Cruiser market reaping higher returns
Where high interest rates have hurt some market segments, the cruiser and yacht category has flourished as buyers reap higher returns on their own investments
-
USA
Fibreglass: Building for the future
From compact deck boats to supersized day yachts, the US fibreglass boat market is about to see some of the most innovative designs yet with boatbuilders actively looking to capture new buyers with unique product