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The future is here: Nautique charges forward with award-winning, all-electric tow sport boat
The first all-electric boat capable of delivering a “normal watersports use experience” was introduced to the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) last week by Nautique Boats, and not surprisingly, was named a National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award winner for Electrical Propulsion.
Jonathan Timianko | PierShare
Market Disrupter: US start-up PierShare is bringing the Airbnb concept to boat docks. An empty dock at the end of his parent’s new Floridian home got city worker Jonathan Timianko thinking there had to be a smart way of making the asset pay for dock owner and boater alike…
Tokio Marine Holdings completes Pure Group acquisition
The acquisition of Privilege Underwriters Inc and its subsidiaries, which are collectively known as the Pure Group, has recently been completed by Tokio Marine Holdings, the leading international insurance business. Tokio paid $3.1bn to buy the Pure Group.
Taiga Motors appoints global superyacht dealer
Taiga Motors, the Canadian snowmobile manufacturer that recently entered the electric watercraft market when it launched its Orca PWC in September last year, has chosen Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) in the UK to serve as its global dealer.
Fischer Panda UK hosts first partner training event
Around 25 representatives attended a recent session in Verwood
Invincible launches new cat, branding campaign as it enters international waters
With the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) right in its backyard, Invincible Boats – maker of monohull and catamaran open fisherman-style offshore boats since 2006 – announced a new model and a new branding campaign as the company begins international operations as part of an aggressive growth campaign.
Strong turnout for 2020 Helsinki show
This year’s Helsinki International Boat Show (Vene 20 Båt) saw an 8.7% increase in visitor attendance compared to last year’s edition – the largest growth percentage in the 18-year history of the show. Almost 70,900 people visited the event, which ran from February 7-16 at Messukeskus Helsinki, Finland.
Torqeedo links with ZF to develop next-generation sailing yacht systems
Torqeedo recently announced a number of new partnerships including one with ZF which is set to take electric yachting to a new level. This new relationship plans to deliver next-generation sailing yacht systems: powerful, silent, steerable electric sail-drives and clean energy independence for yachts. It is anticipated that new products ...
Jan-Erik Viitala | Axopar
Finnish brand Axopar is revolutionising the boat business by adopting a ‘platform’ approach to model development. Debuting five new models at Düsseldorf in January, the builder has sold over 2,200 boats to date in more than 70 countries with another 500-plus on order. Its co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala talks to the ...
Jonathan Timianko | PierShare
Market Disrupter: US start-up PierShare is bringing the Airbnb concept to boat docks. An empty dock at the end of his parent’s new Floridian home got city worker Jonathan Timianko thinking there had to be a smart way of making the asset pay for dock owner and boater alike…
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What does it take to build a boat show stand?
See the Sunseeker stand at Boot Dusseldorf come together over 15 days. On this year’s stand is the Manhattan 68, which had its world premier at the show, along with the Hawk 38, the Predator 60 EVO, the Manhattan 52, the 74 Sport Yacht, the 76 Yacht, the 86 ...
Beneteau’s activity report highlights a year of fast expansion
Spend under 2 minutes to see the highlights of Beneteau Group’s 2018-19 fiscal year, in which the French builder sold more than 9,800 boats, introduced 32 new models and achieved revenues of €1.14 billion in it’s Boat Division
Sun Concept’s solar cat undergoes trials
The Portugese builder plans to launch its latest solar-powered model this year
Decking
With mature teak becoming ever rarer and more expensive, there has been a big swing towards greener alternatives. IBI investigates the latest deck covering trends, options and technologies available to yards and owners today
Upcoming Events
Zagreb Boat Show
19-23 February 2020, Zagreb, Croatia
Ottawa Boat Show
20-23 February 2020, Ontario, Canada
CNR Eurasia Boat Show
21 February - 1 March 2020, Istanbul, Turkey
