Sector News – Page 334
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NewsVetus returns to the electric market with new propulsion systems
Vetus, the Dutch equipment manufacturer and distributor, has announced its return to the electric boating market with the launch of a new line of solutions for the new-build and refit sectors.
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NewsDemand has US marinas bursting at the seams
F3 Marina began construction of its new 130ft-tall drystack marina in Ft Lauderdale last February “There’s nowhere to put ‘em.” That’s F3 Marina president John Matheson’s assessment of the US boating boom and the demand it has created for berthing and storage space, which is making marinas ...
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NewsAllsalt Maritime announces expansion in US, Asia
British Columbia, Canada-based Allsalt Maritime Corporation – parent to the Shoxs and Kinetix brands of shock-mitigation seating products – has expanded its global footprint with new sales offices in the US and Singapore.
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NewsOXE Marine dealer wins US government contract
OXE Marine AB distributor, Diesel Outboards LLC, has confirmed an order for more than 50 OXE300 outboard motors from Spartan Corp, a premier dealer that has been awarded a US government multiyear contract to outfit and support operations in Central America.
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NewsUS Gulf coasts take a double whammy in 2020
Tropical storm Eta over Florida Eta has returned to Tropical Storm status as it passes over the state of Florida, delaying by two days the opening of the Fort Myers Boat Show, adding to the cornucopia of natural disasters – from Covid to wildfires to storms and ...
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NewsFrench boat leasing tax changes met with surprise
The French boating industry is at odds with a change in the application of VAT rules on pleasure boats purchased for hire with an option to purchase, which will impact boat rentals as well as boat purchases financed through leasing arrangements. Announced by the French government this ...
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NewsSunreef launches new Eco 60 featuring new solar power technology
Polish catamaran builder Sunreef Yachts has launched the 60 Sunreef Power Eco, a new motoryacht featuring Sunreef’s proprietary state-of-the-art solar power system that covers up to 68.6sq m of surface onboard, extending the solar energy generation to 13kWp.
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NewsDream Yacht Charter wins US$1.7m judgement
A US District Court judge has let stand a September ruling awarding nearly US$1.7m to the Annapolis, Maryland yacht charter company against Reginald Cummings and his Black Travel Movement (BTM) tour agency. Cummings and BTM had until 26 October to appeal the ruling, but failed to meet the deadline, meaning ...
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NewsMasterCraft posts most profitable first quarter in company history
Lower unit sales volumes attributed to supply chain challenges offset by delivery of more content-rich product as US boatbuilder ramps up for continued production increases
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NewsFort Myers Boat Show delayed, storm brewing
The opening of the 48th Fort Myers Boat Show (FMBS), a four-day event scheduled to open tomorrow, has been pushed back to Friday 13 November, proportedly due to weather. Tropical storm Eta is reforming into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida’s West coast. And ...
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NewsAzimut and Brunswick report success at FLIBS
Both Azimut Yachts and Brunswick Corp have reported positive results from the scaled-down Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) last week.
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NewsFIN to launch virtual show
The Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) is planning to launch a virtual boat show early in 2021. Marketing of Virtual Nautic will begin next week and involve daily presentations open to all interested professionals.
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NewsSpirit Yachts delivers yard’s first fully electric yacht
The UK’s Spirit Yachts has delivered its first fully electric yacht, the 13.4m (44ft) Spirit 44CR[e], to its Canadian owner. Based on the Spirit cruiser racer (CR) design, the 44CR (e) was commissioned for an eco-conscious customer who set Spirit Yachts the goal of “near total energy self-sufficiency”.
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NewsJapanese electrical firm appoints European representative
Japanese electrical company Sawafuji Electric Co Ltd has chosen UK-based IMDS to serve as its sales representative in Europe.
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NewsTankoa sells fourth unit in all-aluminium 50m series
Italian superyacht builder Tankoa Yachts has announced the sale of the fourth unit in its all-aluminium 50m series after Vertige, Bintador and Olokun. Started on speculation, the build is now over 40% complete and scheduled for delivery at the end of 2021.
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NewsSão Paulo show to go ahead next week with new format
The 23rd edition of the most important nautical event in Latin America will take place next week from November 19-24 at the Olympic Streak, a competition rowing complex that is part of the University of São Paulo in Brazil.
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NewsCape Town yard reopens after decade-long hiatus
Capecraft builds ski-craft in the 18ft-28ft range A Cape Town boatbuilding firm has reopened after a 10-year absence from the local market, the South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) reports. Capecraft Marine builds ski-craft in the 18ft-28ft range for the recreational and commercial sector. Owner ...
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NewsSanlorenzo sales remain on par with 2019
The Board of Directors of Italian yachtbuilder Sanlorenzo SpA today confirmed and approved the company’s results for the quarter and nine months ending 30 September. Consolidated net revenues from the sale of new yachts for the first nine months of 2020 totalled €322.6 million, compared to €322.8 for the same ...
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NewsOfficial supplier Highfield Boats front & centre at start of the Vendée Globe
The eighth edition of the Vendée Globe sailboat race got underway yesterday with 33 racing yachts and a fleet of Highfield RIBs orchestrating the security and organisation of the start.
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