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  • Linssen Grand Sturdy 500AC Variotop
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    Linssen turns 70 and sells 11 yachts worth €5.2m

    2018-12-04T09:00:00Z

    Linssen Yachts of the Netherlands says it took orders for 11 yachts worth €5.2m at its annual mid-November in-house boat show, which coincided with the Dutch motoryacht maker’s 70th anniversary.

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    Mission Critical Electronics buys Xantrex

    2018-12-04T07:34:00Z

    Schneider Electric has sold its Xantrex electrical equipment manufacturing business to Huntington Beach, California-based Mission Critical Electronics (MCE).

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    Fairline reports 144% rise in turnover in 2017

    2018-12-03T16:29:00Z

    The UK’s Fairline Yachts continued down the path to recovery in 2017, the company’s 50th anniversary year, with turnover up by 144% to £24.1m.

  • Washington
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    NMMA calls for elimination of tariffs following USMCA signing

    2018-12-03T14:54:00Z

    With the USMCA free trade agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico formally signed last week, the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) is today calling for legislators to move swiftly toward eliminating tariffs that continue to depress the recreational boat industry in North America.

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    Beneteau closes Delphia Yachts acquisition

    2018-12-03T11:43:00Z

    Groupe Beneteau and Delphia Yachts Kot sp. j. reached financial closing of the acquisition by Groupe Beneteau of its operations designing, building and marketing sailing and motor yachts under the Delphia Yachts and Maxi Yachts brands in Warsaw, Poland on Friday.

  • More than 6,500 people attended this year’s Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
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    Strong sales recorded at 7th Pattaya show

    2018-12-03T11:34:00Z

    Exhibitors generated around 100m baht in sales at this year’s Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show

  • Strong North American demand for personal watercraft contributed toward BRP’s record Q3 results
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    BRP reports record Q3 revenues, net income

    2018-12-03T09:50:00Z

    Quebec-based BRP reported revenues of C$1,394.2m and net income of C$90.2m for its third quarter of 2018, marking continued strong growth for the manufacturer of Sea-Doo personal watercraft and Evinrude outboard engines.

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    Hodgdon launches custom megayacht tenders

    2018-12-03T09:00:00Z

    The tender division of Hodgdon Yachts in the US has launched two new, custom ‘Venetian-style’ tenders for an 80m megayacht under construction in Germany.

  • Cutting the ribbon
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    Hempel inaugurates new Centre of Excellence

    2018-12-03T09:00:00Z

    Marine coatings manufacturer Hempel has officially opened its new Centre of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain. The centre is part of a €6m investment into the research and development of coating products within the field of passive fire protection (PFP), in which Hempel is determined to gain market share during the ...

  • Chris Scott, director of Parker Poland, celebrates win
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    Best of Boats Awards – winners revealed

    2018-12-03T09:00:00Z

    The winners of the Best of Boats Awards (BOB Awards) were presented at the Boat & Fun Berlin boat show in Germany last week.

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    Cobalt celebrates, awards dealers

    2018-12-03T09:00:00Z

    Following what the company calls “another strong year”, Colbalt Boats recently honoured its worldwide dealers with a two-day “celebration” that included an introduction to its newest 2019 model, the A36BR Bow Rider.

  • Smoker Craft's Indiana plant
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    Smoker Craft sells furniture manufacturing business to Lippert Components

    2018-11-30T17:09:00Z

    US boatbuilder Smoker Craft Inc announced Friday that the company has sold its in-house marine furniture manufacturing operation to Elkhart, Indiana-based Lippert Components Inc (LCI).

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    US, Canada, Mexico sign USMCA trade agreement

    2018-11-30T13:45:00Z

    US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) in Argentina early Friday morning, officially replacing the former North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and establishing a course for future trade between the three countries.

  • E&P Marine president Miguel Vasallo
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    VETUS Maxwell strengthens South American presence

    2018-11-30T11:51:00Z

    VETUS Maxwell, the Dutch marine systems manufacturer, has appointed E&P Marine Inc as its representative for South America and the Caribbean. The Miami-based leisure equipment supplier will represent the VETUS and Maxwell product lines in the region from Mexico through to Brazil and across the Caribbean islands.

  • Maritimo's McPhail Road expansion
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    Maritimo near to completing major expansion

    2018-11-30T11:15:00Z

    Australian luxury yacht brand Maritimo continues to move its activities up a gear through expansion of its facilities, dealer network and model range.

  • Don Smith, Beneteau America
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    Beneteau America appoints outboard sales manager

    2018-11-30T10:48:00Z

    Beneteau America has named Don Smith as the group’s new outboard sales manager, succeeding David Aldrich in the role. Smith has over 30 years’ experience in sales management and retail dealership. For the last 10 years, he has worked for Regal, Hatteras and Bertram Yacht.

  • Future Fibres' new home in Valencia, Spain
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    Future Fibres announces factory expansion and new GM

    2018-11-30T10:14:00Z

    Composite rigging manufacturer Future Fibres has signed a long-term lease agreement for a 60,000sq ft factory space in Valencia, Spain that will become the company’s dedicated service and R&D centre.

  • ZABAVA_Heesen yacht
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    Zabava arrives at Dutch yard for complete refit

    2018-11-30T10:12:00Z

    The 30m Heesen-built motoryacht Zabava arrived at ICON Yachts’ facilities in Harlingen, the Netherlands recently for a complete refit ahead of the Mediterranean cruising season. Originally delivered as Buka in 2000, the yacht previously cruised under the name Pokrov II before being sold to its new owner in ...

  • An Ullman Sails design
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    Ullman Sails sets up SA manufacturing headquarters under new CEO

    2018-11-30T10:02:00Z

    Ullman Sails International has established a new manufacturing division in South Africa under the leadership of recently-appointed chief executive Michael England.

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    US powerboat registrations up 4.6% in September

    2018-11-29T16:07:00Z > , By

    US registrations for new powerboats were up 4.6% in September on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis (R12M YOY), according to preliminary data released today by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Source: Discover Boating, NMMA The seemingly unending appetite for ski and wakeboard boats, pontoon boats and ...