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European Boatbuilder is designed to serve the interests of professionals involved with the design and construction of pleasure boats and small commercial craft. The title also focuses on materials, components, tools and processes.

In our December 09 issue

Special reports: The latest hybrid propulsion technology now available to green-conscious builders, plus Pendennis apprenticeship schemes to safeguard a supply of skilled workers.

Inside the current issue

Design Concepts: Lifeboats as Tenders
British yacht designer Christian Stimson has reconciled the contradictory demands of lifeboats and tenders in a single craft that will not only save weight and deck space on superyachts, but also blend in with the aesthetics of the mother vessel. bob greenwood reports.

Key Suppliers: Halyard at Fairline
Close co-operation between British motorcruiser builder Fairline and its long-standing exhaust systems supplier Halyard has not only cut engine noise to well below new RCD limits, but also produced boat design, manufacturing and cost-saving gains. bob greenwood reports.

Ronny Ledent
Although production boatbuilders have long been major users of composite materials, they can still learn new tricks from other industrial users, says Ronny Ledent, sales director with resins producer DSM Composites. He talks to Bob Greenwood.

15/3 - ValvTect and Star brite settle lawsuit
Terms of the settlement were not disclosed...

15/3 - Emocean in joint venture to boost boatbuilding
Abu Dhabi-based Emocean Marine has announced a new joint venture agreement to build a new range of yachts in association with Gruppo InRizzardi...

15/3 - Strictly Sail Pacific exhibit space sells out
Sail America sees "encouraging trends" from other sailboat shows...

15/3 - Westport lays off workers
The Washington shipyard did not specify numbers...

15/3 - Spanish yard to expand superyacht service
Atollvic Shipyard to extend its facilities to offer more services and capacity to the superyacht industry...

15/3 - Dometic Group unveils new branding
Individual product brand logos to be enhanced with a 'by Dometic Group' byline to create a strong, corporate statement company says...

15/3 - Marine Dragon Consulting expands
Marketing and business intelligence company dedicated to the yachting industry in Asia makes key appointments to meet increased demand...

12/3 - Visitors down but mood optimistic at Stockholm boat show
Swedish marine industry looks forward to growth in 2010 as SIBS exhibitors enjoy a positive response from the public at the ongoing show...