IBI December 2009

WNF: US inventory
A glut of distressed boats and economic uncertainty are continuing to obscure any signs of recovery in the US

WNF: Yamaha
The engine manufacturer looks to its biggest ever launch of new products to give it fresh impetus

Show review: Barcelona
This year’s show was smaller, but the mood remained optimistic

Snapshot: Cyprus
A lack of marinas stunts potential

Finance update
After a rollercoaster ride for investors over the last 12 months, IBI explores what next for the marine industry’s money men

Business report: UK
2009 was a torrid year for the entire marine market, but the UK industry has now stabilised and there is even talk of a return to growth for 2010

Marketplace: Masts & Spars
Composites have radically changed yacht mast production over the past two decades, but with rigging the rate of change to composites has been revolutionary