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News
FLIBS traffic so far shows continued strength in luxury yacht segment
Particularly busy are yacht brokers and manufacturers of large luxury vessels
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Flying Media buys Bonnier’s marine portfolio
Acquisition covers the publishing group’s eight marine titles, a TV production and a regatta series
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Princess Yachts issues commercial and financial update
Supply chain shortages and inflationary cost pressures hit UK builder’s turnover for 2022 financial year
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News
Q3 a mixed bag for Marine Products Corp
Third-quarter revenues down 22% while year-to-date revenues remain up 15% in bad news, good news Q3 for US boatbuilder
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Lloyd’s Register sinks its teeth into decarbonisation
Marine classification society shares expert insights into low-carbon maritime fuels
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USA
How Sea-Doo reinvented the pontoon boat
Sea-Doo’s pontoon boat line grows to meet buyer demand for more seating and amenities
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Decking
Form and function
For two US decking manufacturers, the best OEM design influences come from what’s hot in the aftermarket
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Deck hardware
Mechanical equipment: The floodgates open on innovation
After two or three years of relative quiet, a more competitive boat market is driving a surge of innovation among manufacturers of mechanical equipment
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Onboard entertainment
Entertainment systems: Technology driving consumer interest
Technology has driven manifest changes in the marine audio sector, with both equipment suppliers and boatbuilders alike leveraging gains for greater customer satisfaction
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Galley equipment
New recipes mix size and compatibility
Energy management has become key for galley equipment manufacturers in an increasingly electrified onboard environment
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Lighting
Putting the spotlight on the small boat sector
A focus on lighting packages for smaller, high volume production boats is bringing superyacht distinction to the masses
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USA
Connectivity: Making the benefits clear
Connectivity has become a buzzword in boatbuilding, with equipment manufacturers working overtime to give end-users the information they demand
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USA
An avalanche of ingenuity from US equipment manufacturers
A return to a more normalised boat market has driven innovation in the equipment sector, as boatbuilders increasingly look for means to differentiate in a more competitive market
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USA
Seating: It’s all about creature comforts
Automotive-inspired features like seat cushion and backrest heating and cooling, along with suspension systems to soften the ride, provide an opportunity for differentiation in a competitive market
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Marine Electronics
Helm equipment: Integration and sophistication
Onboard equipment manufacturers appeal to boatbuilders with new designs and new technology to support a more cohesive feel at the helm
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Electrifcation
Electric boating on a roll, but significant hurdles remain for boatbuilding sector
While exact figures are unavailable, an estimated 30,000 electric vessels are already present on Dutch waters – and the mood these days is jubilant
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Spain
Confidence holds as big boat sector proves resilient
While Spanish boat registrations have increased year-on-year in the first eight months of 2023, many local dealers say the looming economic downturn in Europe could lower the demand for smaller craft. However, demand for mid- and large-sized boats is likely to remain strong.
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Spain
Expanding portfolios but concern over rising prices
As consumers cut spending, Spain’s equipment manufacturers double-down on niche appeal to help sustain momentum
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Netherlands
Superyacht builders collaborating for the greater good
Dutch superyacht sector targets fast tightening deadlines to deliver genuinely green vessels
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Spain
New models, new ranges as boatbuilders adapt
Market demand may be heading southward, but Spain’s boatbuilders are optimistic they have the portfolios to carry them through leaner times