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Watersports tow boats have long been a small but important segment of the US boat industry. But now they’re finding more universal appeal

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Day boats: The hot market

> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

From largescale luxury to retro cool, day boats continue to attract new buyers in a market where boat builders need to stand out to capture buyer attention

HanseYachts CEO delivers candid closing address at IBI Summit dinner in London

> Subscriber-only, By IBI Editorial Team

At the IBI Summit’s closing dinner in London, HanseYachts CEO Hanjo Runde challenged industry leaders with a striking question: “Are we building businesses—or just chasing demand?”

1st Westport-Aranya Sea Life Style Festival opens in Qinhuangdao
2025-07-09T14:58:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Cynthia Tan
Deutsche Yachten marks 25 years of industry collaboration
2025-07-09T13:39:00+01:00
Dubai Harbour is first Middle East location for Freedom Boat Club
2025-07-09T13:12:00+01:00By Tony Esposito
BRP sells off Manitou
2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie
Catana Group enters modular floating homes market
2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00
Yanmar buys Dutch football team
2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie

2025 Design Innovation Awards: nominations now open
2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00
Teignbridge unveils carbon fibre blade option for Clamp on Blade system
2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00
Lenco in supply deal with Spanish builder
2025-07-08T15:30:00+01:00
Hong Kong sets sail to develop marine leisure economy
2025-07-08T15:09:00+01:00
Garmin doubles down on fishing market
2025-07-08T14:31:00+01:00

Foiling leaders gather in Italy for first-ever Foiling Sport Congress
2025-07-08T14:15:00+01:00
US boat sales down 9% through April – NMMA
2025-07-08T12:04:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
Simrad introduces AutoTrack feature for Halo radars
2025-07-08T11:30:00+01:00
West Nautical expands global footprint with new Monaco office
2025-07-08T11:30:00+01:00
Turkish bus manufacturer enters marine EV battery segment
2025-07-08T11:30:00+01:00

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IBI Q&A – Discussing the Future of Marinas: An Interview with D-Marin

2025-04-24T10:51:00+01:00Brought to you by D-Marin

Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin

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AI to assist with quality inspection of carbon composites

The ability to detect hidden flaws by interpreting surface variations in carbon mouldings has so far been the preserve of highly skilled professionals, but now AI can greatly help in the process

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Strategies and collaborations for sustained, long-term growth

New technologies, strategies and collaborations are positioning the inboard engine segment for sustained, long-term growth

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Could Boat-to-Grid technology transform the electric boat sector?

How a collaboration between one green tech company, an energy supplier and Volvo Penta could revolutionise the boating business

The self-levelling yacht - CMC Marine spearheads use of advanced sensor tech

> Subscriber-only, By Jake Kavanagh

Harnessing artificial intelligence with powerful and responsive actuators and hydrodynamic comtrol surfaces can eliminate much of the movement associated with seasickness

ZeroJet enters into supply partnership with Highfield Boats

By Craig Ritchie

French-Chinese RIB manufacturer to offer New Zealand-made ZeroJet electric jet propulsion system with 2023 product line

What makes marine engine oil different?

Quality one-stop option for approved marine engine lubricants

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

BRP sells off Manitou
Sea-Doo parent completes divesture of its aluminium boat business with sale of Manitou pontoon brand to US boat builder Bentley Pontoons
Yanmar buys Dutch football team
Engine builder signs agreement to acquire Almere City FC
HanseYachts completes ownership transition ahead of schedule
Andreas Müller is now the German builder’s majority shareholder, paving the way for a strong and stable future

Teledyne acquires Maretron
Leader in vessel monitoring and control solutions joins Teledyne’s Raymarine brand
Vision Marine acquires Nautical Ventures Group
The acquisition creates North America’s first company to combine electric boat propulsion with boat dealership services
Tingdene expands UK presence with latest marina acquisition
The group now owns 11 marinas across Britain

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D-Marin's Dean Smith on the future of marinas
2025-04-23T12:25:00+01:00Brought to you by D-Marin
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Latest Boat Launch News

Turkish builder enters superyacht market with 62m sailing yacht
The classically inspired ketch-rigged cruiser will have its official world debut at Monaco
Revolution Marine Group debuts new solar-powered cat
Delivery of the first hull is scheduled for April next year
Vandal Marine unveils new foil-assisted power cat
The Vandal 60 Chase was built in collaboration with superyacht designer RWD
New Lazzara power cat to have world premiere at Cannes
The LPC 300 offers over 300m² of usable space
Ferretti launches 100th Rivamare
Chairman Jiang Kui attended the official launch ceremony in Sarnico last week
Omaya Yachts’ first catamaran hits the water
The Omaya 50 brings a fresh take on modern multihull cruising
Polish builder plans new sailing model as exports surge
Tes Yacht hopes to launch the new vessel by 2027 at the latest
New South African yard launches first sport catamaran
Torhamer Marine was founded by Polish businessman Maciej Chamerski
Feadship’s latest: an almost 80m explorer yacht for a repeat client
Valor will attend the Monaco Yacht Show and compete for a World Superyacht Award

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