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Rising to the challenge - boatbuilder review, Part 2
Following on from IBI’s update on developments at Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline and the broader challenges the UK market faces, we provide a full round-up of progress in the rest of the UK boatbuilding sector
UKBoatbuilders hunting out opportunity as economy flatlines - Part 1
Economic pressures, regulatory challenges and workforce dynamics are reshaping the horizon
UKIndustry weathers stop-start year of change
When it reflects on the year past, many companies across the UK leisure marine sector will most likely be relieved that they ended in better shape than first feared, with some cautiously optimistic sentiment for coming months
UKNew government, new taxes, but falling interest rates a boost
Storms darkened the forecasts of many UK marine businesses over the past year, thanks to unseasonable weather in 2023 and metaphorically due to political upheaval within an end-of-term parliament and stubbornly high interest rates.
UKOverview: Balancing act
Supply chains, freight costs and healthy order books present 2022 challenges for UK boatbuilders
UKLockdown proves leveller but boatbuilders look to future
After a tough year of lockdowns, UK builders have been grappling with supply chain and logistical issues as they seek to maximise unprecedented demand in 2021. Perhaps not the ideal time to fuel further orders, but who could turn down a marketing boost from the ultimate brand ambassador – James ...
UKStaycation and vaccine boost put boating front and centre
Boom in boating interest, but travel restrictions prove major hurdle for yards and brokers getting buyers in to see product
Companies - UK
NewsSeavolt, RAD Propulsion join forces
New partnership will deliver complete electric propulsion solutions to customers across Australia and the Pacific
NewsPerformance Sailcraft Europe buys sailing dinghy brand
PSE has acquired the Ocean Play range from RS Marine Group
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NewsLewmar’s Swedish distributor expands territory
Comstedt now represents the company in Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands
People - UK
NewsWavysail appoints new general manager
Adventure brand specialist Ben Barker to lead next phase of growth
NewsUK sailing charity names first-ever CEO
Victoria Low to lead long-term strategy at The Magenta Project
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