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Messe Frankfurt hails successful return of boatica Cape Town
Nearly 6,000 people visited South Africa’s leading boat show on the weekend
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Propellers
Electric Propulsion | Sector Spotlight
Electric propulsion goes faster and further; The marine industry is producing ever more powerful electric motors whilst enhancing some proven methods to get more miles per kilowatts
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Cigarette signs new dealer in move away from factory-direct sales
Ultimate Marine is the newest dealer to sign since the company was sold to a new investor in 2021
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One month after Hurricane Ian, boat recovery remains challenging
Around 2,100 displaced boats remain in Florida state waters
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Future of India’s sole international marina at risk
Shipping firm withdraws plans to renovate Kochi International Marina
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Ocean Voyager cat brand sold
Grand Large Yachting spins off the Ocean Voyager brand of day cruising catamarans
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FLIBS 2022 – what we learned
While boat sales in the US have slowed from the explosive levels of 2021, observations among boat builders and dealers exhibiting at the world largest in-water boat show point to a generally encouraging outlook for the year ahead
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Onboard entertainment
Audio - Adapting to the integrated helm
Audio equipment manufacturers focus on easier installation and greater helm integration as key design elements in next-generation audio equipment that has to also deliver great sound within the confines of a boat
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Decking
The evolution of flooring
In spite of longer product life cycles the marine decking segment continues to evolve in response to ever-changing consumer tastes
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Galley equipment
What’s cooking? Latest trends in the galley
Galleys are increasingly becoming entertainment spaces, while outdoor kitchens sizzle
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USA
Helm - High-tech for smaller boats
Innovation takes many forms, and nowhere is that more evident than at the helm where new gauges, steering systems and data capture equipment bring new capabilities to serial production vessels
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USA
Sun protection - Power to the people
Electrification in pleasure boats even extends to sun protection, where power-actuated tops and shades are bringing push-button convenience to a new generation of boat buyers
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USA
Tabs: Driven by technology
Challenging traditional trim tabs for space on the transom are all-new ride-adjusting alternatives that can even eliminate roll and pitch
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Electrification - It’s all about control
Today’s boat buyers don’t just want increasingly electrified boats with push-button amenities, they want full control and management in the palm of their hand
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Italian superyacht builder undergoes MBO
Company co-founders acquire 25% stake in the business; remainder sold to new shareholder
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Sunseeker outlines future product direction for US dealers at FLIBS
New models, amenities expected to grow UK yacht builder’s share of lucrative US market
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Mechanical Equipment: Continuous improvement
As boats become increasingly complex, manufacturers of mechanical components are finding success with refined designs that streamline boat production and reduce installation time
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Italian builder enters US market with classic American design
The Naples-based firm is introducing a Downeast-style boat at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show
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USA
USA Equipment Market | Overview
Race to the Top: From Covid resurgences to supply chain upheavals to war in Ukraine, onboard equipment manufacturers faced immense challenges in 2022. Their response has been a flood of innovation embracing new technology and new ideas to capture market share
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Exhibitors look forward to busy weekend at FLIBS
Steady crowds through first two days point to strong weekend for world’s largest in-water boat show