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Obituary: Geoff Ewenson
Professional sailor Geoff Ewenson unexpectedly passed away last week after suffering a heart attack at age 50.
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Canadian entrepreneur to relaunch Limestone Boats
Former Rossiter Boats founder aims to refresh a heritage nameplate with two new models for 2021
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OneWater realigns management team for growth
The US’s second-largest chain of boat dealerships makes key organisational changes
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Summer extends into autumn for Michigan marinas
At a time of year when most boaters in winter climes are battening down for the season, marinas in Michigan are seeing a push to extend the season, shortened in part by Covid-19 restrictions in the spring. “We still have quite a few boats in the water,” according to Harbormaster ...
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Brunswick appoints chief information officer
Michael Adams has been promoted to vice president-chief information officer with immediate effect
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Lippert Components appoints chief marketing officer
US-based Lippert Components Inc (LCI) has appointed Joe Thompson to the newly created role of chief marketing officer.
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US boat sales expected to hit 13-year high
NMMA reports 2020 has been a banner year for new power boat retail sales
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Balmar supplies key equipment to Vendee Globe challenger
Balmar, the US-based DC charging solutions specialist, recently supplied one of its advanced technology alternator and smart regulator systems to Ari Huusela, a competitor in this year’s Vendée Globe single-handed round-the-world race.
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Propspeed strengthens US presence with new business unit and warehouse
New Zealand-based underwater coatings specialist Propspeed has established a new business unit and set up warehouse facilities in Orlando, Florida to further support its US customers.
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IBEX exhibitors shift gears, tactics for Virtual Experience
When the decision was made to pull the plug on a live IBEX Show, producers had to scramble to find a platform and show structure to simulate a show that historically relies on face-to-face engagement. Boat shows went online, and tools like 360-imaging, virtual touring, live streaming, and video of ...
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Invincible announces new 33’ Catamaran
Invincible, the US builder of saltwater sportfishing and high-performance boats, has unveiled its fifth catamaran model and tenth model overall – the 33’ Catamaran. Hull No 1 is expected to be completed by the spring of 2021.
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IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience by the numbers
Attendees included nearly 3,000 registered from 25 countries
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Metal Shark enters recreational yacht market
The US workboat builder has unveiled a new line of expedition catamarans
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Southern Marinas acquires new Florida location
Southern Marinas Holdings LLC, a partnership between a New York-based private investment firm and Southern Marinas, has acquired Inlet Harbor Marina in Florida for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition brings the growing Southern Marina’s portfolio total to 12 properties.
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MarineMax acquisition adds 20 locations
US boat retailer significantly expands its Great Lakes and West Coast presence with the acquisition of the SkipperBud’s and Silver Seas’ dealership and marina operations
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Marquis chooses outboards as standard on M42 Day Yacht debuting in Osaka
Nearly a year after rebranding its line with the introduction of the M42 Day Yacht, Marquis Yachts has retooled the sporty hull to accommodate triple outboards, which will become the standard offering with inboards becoming the option.
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Barton Marine expands in USA
UK-based deck hardware manufacturer Barton Marine is expanding in the USA with the launch of Barton US LLC. Well-respected across the globe for its comprehensive range of sailboat hardware, Barton’s new US presence will hugely boost service levels and supply efficiency for US boaters across the continent.
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One hundred US marinas sold for $2.11bn
Dallas, Texas-based Safe Harbor Marinas has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Sun Communities Inc and one of its subsidiaries in a transaction for cash and SUI equity valued at $2.11bn.
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Alliances, advocacy can help US boating industry survive post-pandemic
The US recreational marine industry seems to have not only survived the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, but thrived, and should be focusing now on how to retain the 44,000 new boaters who hit the water between March and June, according to National Marine Manufacturers Association ...
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SA’s Gemini Marine supplies RIBs to SpaceX
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide official recovery boats for their space missions.