All Sector Spotlight articles
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DeckingHow synthetic teak and other material developments are transforming the world of decking
The latest advances in synthetic teak and EVA foam offer lower surface temperatures, faster installation and almost limitless designs.
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Soft furnishingsWhy marine upholstery is following the 'slow fashion' trend
Marine upholstery is following the ‘slow fashion’ trend by using more recycled material and eliminating harmful chemicals. The new collections of sustainable fabrics are proving tough, waterproof - and attractive
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Green TechnologiesRenewable off-grid energy
The ability to generate power from renewables and store it safely afloat and ashore is enjoying a surge of innovation. Metstrade 24 showcased just a few of the latest advances
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Battery TechnologiesOvercoming battery range anxiety
The biggest impediment to more widespread adoption of electric propulsion may lie in the way we position battery capacity, with a continual focus on operation at wide open throttle. Could education to better inform buyers’ attitudes be the key to adoption gains?
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Boat AutonomyThe latest trends in semi-automated pilotage and docking
With technology evolving from the autonomous shipping sector, boat owners can now delegate much of their navigation to a tireless, all-seeing watchkeeper
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SecurityA closer watch
The ability to remotely monitor a boat is becoming more important, not just for the owner’s peace of mind but to help OEMs make better products. IBI spoke to leading innovators in marine electronics to discover the latest trends and products
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Boat AutonomyOne step at a time
Continued advances in driver assistance platforms are making it easier than ever for boatbuilders to differentiate in a crowded market
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FoilingInsight | Foiling - Flight control
New wing designs, accurate height sensors and real-time data collection is allowing OEMs to develop foiling boats that use up to 80% less energy for propulsion. The key advance, however, is the quick-thinking electronic brain
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AVIncreased 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
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ElectrificationAnchorGuardian - 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
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Superyacht TechnologySector Spotlight | SY Refit Repair - Pressure point
On its current trajectory, demand could soon outstrip refit supply
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Inboard enginesInboard engines | Movers & Shakers
Bruntons Propellers Based in the UK, Bruntons worked with the European HYMAR project to create a self-pitching propeller to improve propulsive efficiency for hybrid, electric, motorsailing and regeneration modes. bruntonspropellers.com Candela Based in Sweden, Candela makes a range of foiling electric boats in both the leisure and commercial ...
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Inboard enginesMore fast chargers for Australia
The larger e-inboards also require the ability to fast charge, and companies such as Aqua Superpower continue to extend rechargers in popular cruising areas in Europe and the US. The most recent chargers have been installed in Sweden.
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Inboard enginesDrop-in and bolt-on tech for inboards
Even the smallest craft can benefit from a modular inboard motor, which explains the rise of the electric jetski and jet-powered tender.
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Inboard enginesAmping up electric inboard propulsion
Inboard electric propulsion systems are returning better power-to-weight ratio as OEMs harness advances from all sectors of ‘e-mobility’. Meanwhile, fuel cell and hybrid technology is helping to eliminate range anxiety
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Inboard enginesDecarbonisation: the near- and mid-term solutions
Investment in new platforms designed from the outset to run on alternate fuels represents the first step toward the inboard engine sector achieving its decarbonisation goals
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Inboard enginesHow Gen Z holds real promise for engine builders
Growing numbers of affluent Gen Z families entering the boating market hold promise for engine builders serving the watersports tow boat category
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Inboard enginesBig Power - Luxury yacht demand driving growth in inboard sector
Advanced engine designs burning drop-in replacement fuels like hydrotreated vegetable oil give internal combustion propulsion new life in a world of ever-tightening emissions standards
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Inboard enginesMarket overview - Why ICE still heads the pack
New innovations are giving internal combustion inboard engines even greater levels of reliability, performance, durability and sustainability
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SwedenInsight | Dometic: An appetite for innovation
The applicance specialist and its two-pronged approach to growth through acquisition and innovation
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