All Boatbuilders articles – Page 172
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News
Draco Boats enters US market with two new models
Draco Boats, the iconic Norwegian motorboat brand built by Windy Scandinavia, has renewed its focus on the US market with its two latest models, the Draco 27 and 22.
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Hanse Yachts CEO, Dr Jens Gerhardt - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the transcript highlights of IBI’s recent Interview to learn how Hanse is coping with Covid, how multi-million euro boats are selling online, and why CEO Dr Jens Gerhardt thinks we may be on the cusp of a surge in small sailboat sales
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Moonen Yachts sells 36.3m sister ship of Brigadoon
Moonen Yachts has sold a 36.3m superyacht – a sistership of its award-winning Brigadoon – to a MidEast client. The yacht, project YN199, will be launched in August and delivered to the Middle East in October.
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Interview
Brunswick Boat Group | Huw Bower
The president of Brunswick Boat Group speaks with IBI about building boats through a pandemic, and how the experience could change the industry moving forward
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Brazilian shipyard launches new superyacht division
INACE Superyachts’ initial offerings include two steel/aluminium explorer yacht series
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Interview
Interview with Hanse Yacht’s Dr. Jens Gerhardt (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Ed Slack speaks with Dr. Jens Gerhardt, CEO of the Hanse Group about the company’s recent financial results, expectations for customer demand in the wake of Covid 19, the impact of cancelled boat shows, and more. Watch the 2½ minuite trailer ...
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Video
IBI speaks with Hanse CEO Dr. Jens Gerhardt
IBI’s Ed Slack interviews Hanse Group CEO Dr. Jens Gerhardt on the company’s recent financial results and order book, the impact of Covid-19 on demand in relation to boat shows and characteristics of the builder’s customer base, how the acquisition of French catamaran builder Privilege fits into the company’s multi-brand ...
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US pontoon boat builder embarks on major facility expansion
Barletta Boat Company plans to add almost 145,000sq ft of manufacturing space by January 2021
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Brazilian boatbuilders' association ACOBAR seeks new credit lines for members
Despite the temporary reduction in production volumes and the number of employees, the Brazilian boatbuilding industry has, in most cases, managed to continue its operations and still maintain some level of sales.
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Princess unveils first images of new X95 superyacht
The UK’s Princess Yachts has released images of its first-ever Princess X95 superyacht during its latest sea trial in Plymouth, England.
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Sunseeker restructures management team
Andrea Frabetti continues as CEO; Timon Orlob appointed COO
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Feature
New range, new vision as Highfield looks to redefine the RIB and inflatables sector
As Covid-19 turns the world upside down, Highfield has been doubling down on a growth strategy that will transform the RIB and inflatables landscape. A raft of new model launches targeting new markets and a refinement of its current extensive portfolio, look set to give the Sino-French firm a strategic ...
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Australian builders post strong sales
Gold Coast boatbuilders Maritimo and Riviera are reporting good sales despite the Covid-19 crisis
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White Shark boat brand changes hands again
French boat importer acquires the storied White Shark boat brand
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Alia Yachts releases first photos of new production halls
Turkey’s Alia Yachts has released the first photographs of its new facility in the Antalya Free Trade Zone.
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Numarine launches three 26XP expedition yachts in one day
Two of the new 26XPs are displacement versions with bulbous bow
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Viking reschedules Mullica plant expansion
Viking Yachts has confirmed that a planned expansion of the company’s Valhalla centre console boat plant has been put on hold till spring 2021.
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Video
IBI speaks with Sanlorenzo chief Massimo Perotti
IBI’s Ed Slack interviews Sanlorenzo Excecutive Chairman Massimo Perotti on the thinking behind the potential Perini Navi acquisition, the company’s order book for 2020 and beyond, crucial differences between Covid-19 and the 2008 crisis, and the updated plan for new product launches this autumn.
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Boat Launch
Highfield Boats launch electric RIB line in partnership with Pure Watercraft
Highfield Boats, manufacturer of aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), has announced a strategic partnership with Pure Watercraft, makers of the Pure Outboard complete electric marine propulsion system. The new Pure Watercraft Highfield Classic Deluxe 380 is 12½ feet and is also offered in a 11ft, 10-inch 360 model ...