All Type articles – Page 13
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Superyacht Technology
Sector Spotlight | SY Refit Repair - Pressure point
On its current trajectory, demand could soon outstrip refit supply
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Croatia
Builders, charter operators invest to expand
In a bid to maximise on the rising popularity of its Adriatic coast among European, North American and Asian visitors, Croatian boatbuilders are looking to roll out new yacht models and expand to foreign markets
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Croatia
Overview: Industry embraces positive outlook
Well established as a charter destination, it’s not only marinas that are investing – local boatbuilders are expanding too to meet demand for greater levels of customisation
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Insight - The antidote to a soft boat market?
RIBs enjoy significant market share in Europe yet still struggle to find acceptance in North America. Could a value proposition promising high value, low cost and plenty of peer endorsement lead the category to new levels of success?
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USA
Sailing: On a slow, steady decline?
Will the sport age out? That could be a possibility since the average registered sailboat above 24ft is 34 years’ old
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USA
PWC: Go fish
Personal watercraft remain the gateway to boating, especially if that involves a fishing rod
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USA
Cruiser market reaping higher returns
Where high interest rates have hurt some market segments, the cruiser and yacht category has flourished as buyers reap higher returns on their own investments
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USA
Fibreglass: Building for the future
From compact deck boats to supersized day yachts, the US fibreglass boat market is about to see some of the most innovative designs yet with boatbuilders actively looking to capture new buyers with unique product
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USA
Towboat market turns to innovation to tempt buyers
Boatbuilders in the historically durable towboat segment aim to fight higher rates with innovative new features
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USA
Saltwater fishing sector bucks trend
New product and more insulated buyers have the saltwater fishing segment well positioned for further growth
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USA
Aluminium boat market primed for recovery
A pillar of the US boat market, the aluminium freshwater fishing segment braces for market recovery with a wave of new models designed to tempt both serious anglers and fishing families
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USA
Bellwether pontoon market flags return of consumers
Sustained interest in fishing models and premium product shape the face of innovation in a highly competitive segment
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Interview
Sir Ben Ainslie and the flight path to success
What makes Sir Ben Ainslie and the AC challenger Ineos Britannia team tick? I found out on a visit to the team base in Barcelona
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Green Technologies
Decarbonisation – why we need a mindset shift
The move to sustainable boating is more than just a technological change; it requires a change in mindset too
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Battery Technologies
Sea-Fire’s Lithium-ion fire extinguishers
New range of extinguishers designed to tackle difficult lithium battery fires
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Green Technologies
A more eco-friendly approach to desalination?
Prototype wave-powered water maker filters 49,000 liters of water a day without electricity
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Battery Technologies
New battery modelling collaboration wins innovation award
New ‘technology demonstrator’ should enable companies to develop safe, efficient and cost effective BMS solutions in-house.
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Hydrogen
Honda’s 10,000psi hydrogen tanks
Honda is developing its first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle featuring hydrogen tank technology that could find its way to marine propulsion
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Battery Technologies
Is BRP closer to electric Sea-Doo? Company files wireless charging system patent
New patent brings first electric Sea-Doo PWC one step closer