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Axopar Boats and Jobe Sports form new collaboration

2020-09-25T16:10:00+01:00

Finland’s Axopar Boats and Jobe Sports in the Netherlands have announced an exclusive collaboration that will see the two companies create the “best watersports experience for the consumer, and something truly unique for global markets.” Further details will be announced in October.

HanseYachts makes investment case

2020-09-25T16:07:00+01:00By Arlene Sloan, Premium Content

German boatbuilder HanseYachts presented its performance and outlook at an investor conference in Munich today, reporting solid post-Covid demand

McConaghy launches new superyacht series

2020-09-25T15:45:00+01:00IBI Premium Content

Australian builder’s Makara range was designed by Malcolm McKeon

Bower to head Winnebago Outdoors

2020-09-25T14:40:00+01:00

Huw Bower, who departed Brunswick Boat Group (BBG) earlier this month, has been named president of Winnebago Outdoors, the iconic brand in recreational vehicles and parent company of Chris-Craft, effective 12 October.

Yamaha Motor reinforces commitment to US workforce development

2020-09-25T13:47:00+01:00

Yamaha Motor reinforced its commitment to workforce development in its US manufacturing plants during a visit by US Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to the company’s Newman, Georgia campus.

Panel: Covid-19 “wreaking havoc” on Europe tourism, including boating sector

2020-09-25T11:41:00+01:00IBI Premium Content, by Robert Wielaard

The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on Europe’s tourism sector, and that includes many boating and watersports companies, says an advisory EU panel.

Azimut Magellano 25 Metri to make world debut at Genoa

2020-09-25T10:29:00+01:00

Italy’s Azimut Yachts has chosen the Genoa International Boat Show for the world premiere of its new Magellano 25 Metri.

Zürich authorities launch consultation on new marina for 420 craft

2020-09-25T09:26:00+01:00

With the aim to reinvigorate Zürich’s lakefront, the Swiss city’s authorities have launched a public consultation on their plans to build a new marina with a berthing capacity for some 420 craft. As part of the project, the city is to build a new watersports centre on the Lake Zürich ...

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Gulf Craft's CCO, Nizar Tagi, on the impact of Covid and a boost in boat sales

2020-09-15T13:40:00+01:00By Mike Derrett, Premium Content

Gulf Craft’s Chief Commercial Officer tells IBI about boat sales, its success promoting the sea as a safe haven, and the impact on boating in the region

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Product Launch

B&G’s latest launch, featuring purpose-built software set to transform market

2020-09-25T10:36:00+01:00From B&G

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Azimut Magellano 25 Metri to make world debut at Genoa
Italy’s Azimut Yachts has chosen the Genoa International Boat Show for the world premiere of its new Magellano 25 Metri.
Horizon launches first tri-deck in Fast Displacement range
Taiwan-based Horizon Yachts has launched the first tri-deck in its Fast Displacement (FD) range of high-performance motoryachts. The new version is based on the FD92 and features an interior pilothouse and open flybridge.
JFA Yachts launches first Long Island 78 Power
French mono and multihull boat builder, JFA Yachts, has expanded its semi-custom catamaran range with the launch of its first 23.7m (78ft) Long Island 78 Power. The yacht has been sold and will shortly be delivered following sea trials.

Latest Product News

Dometic looking to grow steering control market with new Electric Power Assist
Bolt-on system aimed at expanding market penetration in both OEM and aftermarket sectors
Garmin expands marine portfolio
Garmin has plans to make advances in the marine market on the back of an expanding product portfolio with a new range of radars
Canadian firm launches “world’s first” marine fuel cell module
IBI Premium Content, by Dag Pike
Canadian company Ballard Power Systems has launched what it claims is the industry’s first fuel cell module designed for primary propulsion power in marine vessels.