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NewsPandemic drives US boat sales
“Sales have exploded over the past four weeks.” That sentiment, expressed to IBI by Clarks Landing Yachts Sales general manager Dave Patnaude, is seemingly shared by a variety of boat dealers across the US. His two locations in Maryland and one in New Jersey have seen around US$4m in sales ...
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NewsInvincible Boats lives up to its name
Despite losing about six weeks of production to the COVID-19 pandemic, Invincible Boats is on track to reach its calendar year 2020 production goals, though its fiscal fourth quarter – which ends in July – will likely offset gains made in the first half of the fiscal year. Exempt from ...
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NewsMarineMax amends credit facility; comments on retail trends
America’s largest recreational boat retailer anncounced today that it has expanded its financial capacity by extending the term of it’s $440 million credit facility
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NewsTeakdecking Systems appoints new director of sales
Teakdecking Systems in the US has appointed Jonathan Feldman as its new director of sales, effective immediately.
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NewsSeaVee Boats resumes full operations
SeaVee Boats’ consolidation of three small manufacturing facilities into a 220,000sq ft production centre last December achieved the goals of improving manufacturing flow, but no one could suspect the new facility would help the Medley, Florida-based custom builder manoeuvre its way through a global pandemic.
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NewsUS continues to open more boating ahead of “unofficial season” onset
From Maine to California, more state and local governments are easing restrictions on boating amid National Safe Boating Week observations and ahead on the unofficial start to the boating season, the Memorial Day holiday weekend. And many operators are optimistic.
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NewsBurger Boat Company in hiring mode
Burger Boat Company, the 157-year-old builder of custom yachts and commercial vessels, is in hiring mode.
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NewsRenaissance Marine reopens amid changes
Renaissance Marine, maker of Duckworth, Weldcraft and Northwest aluminium boats, reopened late last week ahead of Washington state’s Phase 2 reopening plans, but amid myriad changes that many manufacturers may be facing. The Clarkston, Washington-based builder resumed operations under a provision allowing non-essential businesses “to preserve the value of their ...
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NewsGlobal Ocean Security Technologies makes key promotion
Sean Ryan appointed global sales manager with immediate effect
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NewsAs US Northeast reopens, marine businesses hope to salvage the season
As states throughout the US begin reopening their economies in phases, in the Northeast, boat dealers, rental operators and charter companies are facing an uncertain season; already shortened due to stay-at-home orders and not being included in Phase 1 openings. In New York state, where charter fishing operations remain closed, ...
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NewsAmerican Boating Congress: US economy should see year-end rebound
Low oil prices, small business and manufacturing to lead recovery
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NewsAmerican Boating Congress opens in DC and 800 other locations
NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer said Americans will seek outdoor adventures close to home for the foreseeable future More than 800 members of the US boating industry descended on Washington, DC for the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) Wednesday, but did so via laptop, tablet and mobile phone ...
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NewsSeakeeper names preferred supplier of battery chargers
Marine stabilisation specialist Seakeeper has chosen Scandvik and its Dolphin Battery Chargers as the preferred supplier of battery chargers for Seakeeper 1, Seakeeper 2 and Seakeeper 3 installations.
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News35th Palm Beach show to take place this week in virtual form
The 35th Palm Beach International Boat Show and the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) American Boating Congress (ABC) take place this week and both are being held online for the first time ever as the US recreational marine industry initiates ways to move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsHorizon launches first FD102 superyacht for US client
Taiwanese boatbuilder Horizon Yachts has launched its first FD102 superyacht for American owners. Hull No 2 of the 32m fast-displacement vessel is on schedule to arrive in Ft Lauderdale in June and will make its debut at the 2020 Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October.
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NewsIBEX organisers ‘optimistic’ that September show will open as planned
The 2020 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference in scheduled to run from September 29 to October 1
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NewsOcean Alexander yacht to make ‘virtual’ appearance at upcoming Palm Beach show
Alexander Marine International, the US importer of Taiwan’s Ocean Alexander yachts, has confirmed that its Limited Edition Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence Coupe will be making its world debut in a virtual format at the upcoming Virtual Palm Beach International Boat Show on May 14.
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NewsNMEA releases online summer training schedule
Courses offered on multiple days and times to accommodate pupils worldwide
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NewsMalibu Boats feels Covid pinch in otherwise strong Q3 results
Malibu Boats CEO Jack Springer said the company’s third quarter was a “tale of two environments”, reflecting the impact of Covid-19 Tennessee, US-based boatbuilder Malibu Boats Inc said its third quarter of 2020 started off strongly before plant and dealership closures related to the arrival of the ...
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NewsRevenues up 27% at US mega-dealer OneWater
Mega boat retailer OneWater Marine has reported a strong start to the second quarter, driven by used-boat sales and finance & insurance which offset the volatility created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company reports new-boat sales ticked up just under 1% – from US$126.9m to US$127.9m, while pre-owned sales jumped ...
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