International Boat Industry

Overview: Industry hopes for market rebound

2025-04-28T10:54:00+01:00By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Motorboat production saw a sharp fall in 2024, forcing many builders to pivot to larger boat production and hunt down new export potential in the Middle and Far East

Germany

Overview: Eyes wide open

2025-04-28T09:03:00+01:00By Stefan Gerhard

Wholesalers report a slump in demand for higher ticket items such as radar and AC equipment as consumers tighten their belts; industry braces for a challenging year ahead

Twin Vee revenues down, but losses reduced in ‘decent’ Q1

> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Field inventory reductions and cost-cutting measures improve bottom line for US boatbuilder

New Egyptian initiative to test potential sailing route
2025-05-09T15:02:00+01:00By David Robinson
Vessev wins Red Dot Design Award for electric hydrofoil vessel
2025-05-09T14:43:00+01:00
Oyster appoints former Rolls-Royce CEO as strategic adviser
2025-05-09T13:51:00+01:00By Nick Hopkinson
Mastry Suzuki Repower expands into northeast US and Mid-Atlantic
2025-05-09T13:25:00+01:00
MarineShift360 unveils first Impact Accelerator cohort
2025-05-09T13:14:00+01:00
Excitement builds for 2025 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show
2025-05-09T12:48:00+01:00By Doug Dukeson

SA importer prioritises European boat brands amid tariff uncertainty
2025-05-09T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Bobby Jordan
UK builder to hold Recruitment Open Day following surge in orders
2025-05-09T11:30:00+01:00
Marineworks SA, Volvo Penta deepen strategic partnership in Poland
2025-05-09T11:30:00+01:00
Yamaha US donates boats to conservation agencies
2025-05-09T11:30:00+01:00
People on the Move this Week
2025-05-09T11:29:00+01:00

Quantum Sails announces new leadership structure
2025-05-08T15:33:00+01:00
State of Rhode Island considers new boating taxes
2025-05-08T15:01:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito
Malibu “returns to growth” with FQ3 above expectations
2025-05-08T14:11:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito
Turkish yacht construction and refit firm expands into US market
2025-05-08T13:53:00+01:00
Dockmate announces marketing collaboration with MarineMax
2025-05-08T13:21:00+01:00

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

Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin

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Poland

Equipment: Accessory makers bet on bigger boats

With orders for smaller boats drying up, Poland’s equipment manufacturers have been tailoring portfolios to the more resilient bigger boat market

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Inboard engines

Inboard Overview - Growing together

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

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Electrification

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

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Stabilisation

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

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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

Lectrotab acquires US trim tab specialist
The company has bought the assets of Smart Tabs manufacturer Nauticus Inc
New Jersey dealer buys marina for US$5.2m
> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
Acquisition brings new business opportunities with expanded storage space and facilities for larger boats
MarineMax comments on acquisition rumours
> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves
OneWater is thought to have made an all-cash offer to buy the US boat dealer

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2024-12-12T09:18:00+00:00

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IBI Q&A – Discussing the Future of Marinas: An Interview with D-Marin
2025-04-23T12:25:00+01:00Brought to you by D-Marin
Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin
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
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D-Marin: The fastest-growing brand in the marina industry is exhibiting at Boot Düsseldorf 2025
2025-01-15T12:11:00+00:00Brought to you by D-Marin
D-Marin, the selection of premium marinas, will showcase its latest developments and innovations at BOOT Düsseldorf 2025.

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Latest Boat Launch News

Green Dream expands solar-electric boat range
The Polish builder has added two new models to its portfolio amid rising sales
Oyster Yachts launches new superyacht bluewater cruiser
The 80ft Oyster 805 is the second-largest model in the Oyster range
Grand Soleil makes “bold departure” with new GS Blue
The 10m (33ft) weekender is the yard’s smallest and most sustainable model yet
Turkish brokerage builds first in-house designed yacht
> Subscriber-only, By Bahar Öztürk
The official Benetti distributor has just launched a 12m motoryacht
Beneteau to launch redesigned Gran Turismo range
French builder creates new generation of luxury crossover express cruisers
Tankoa Yachts celebrates launch of first T55 Sportiva
M/Y Rose will undergo final outfitting and sea trials ahead of her global debut at Monaco
Marex Boats to present next-gen cruiser at Cannes
The Marex 390 will have its global debut in September
TJ Boats launches new pilot house RIB
The Polish builder is targeting the Nordics and Western European markets
Numarine unveils new flagship superyacht
The 47MXP is a ‘Mediterranean Explorer’ with an aft deck pool

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