All Boatbuilders articles – Page 188
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InterviewIBI speaks with Smoker Craft CEO Doug Smoker
IBI correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with American boatbuilder Doug Smoker, President & CEO of Smoker Craft, a line of fishing and deck boats with wide appeal among among America’s extensive angling and fishing market – about a wide range of topics including the remarkable demand that is expanding boating’s ranks, ...
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NewsNova Luxe acquires SA yacht-builder
Just one year after launching its first all-electric yacht, US-based Nova Luxe has acquired South African yacht-builder Scape, according to a company statement. Scape has been producing highly efficient catamarans primarily for the charter fleet market for more than 15 years. Nova Luxe plans to adopt the Scape models to ...
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InterviewIBI Interview with Oyster’s Richard Hadida (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Richard Hadida, Owner and CEO of Oyster Yachts about the company’s direction since he came onboard and the outlook for demand and new products over the near term. In this excerpt, Hadida shares his thoughts on coming ...
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VideoIBI speaks with Oyster CEO Richard Hadida
IBI’s Ed Slack speaks with Richard Hadida, Owner and CEO of UK-based luxury sailboat builder Oyster Yachts about order levels, current operations, the focus of new investments and product launches and boat show plans.
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NewsRiviera unveils new 50ft model
Gold Coast, Australian boatbuilder Riviera is introducing a new 50ft sports motoryacht to its line-up of larger 64, 68 and 72 models
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NewsZin Boats looks to be ‘Tesla of the sea’
The Z2R can reach speeds of well over 30kt After 20 years designing racing sailboats while working for the likes of BMW and General Motors, Piotr Zin moved to a houseboat on Seattle’s Lake Union and started becoming concerned about the future. “The reason I started working ...
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VideoBrunswick in the news
Brunswick CEO David Foulkes discusses the surge in US boat sales on Bloomberg TV
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NewsNew Explorer yacht expands Sturiër range
The new Dutchman Explorer yacht from Dutch yard Sturiër is under construction and scheduled for delivery to its southern European client next year.
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NewsPrincess Yachts wins Princess Royal Training Award
UK boatbuilder Princess Yachts has picked up a Princess Royal Training Award for its apprenticeship scheme. Now in its fifth year, the Princess Royal Training Awards recognise employers across the UK with outstanding training and development programmes that have had a direct impact on business performance. The winners are chosen ...
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NewsX-Yachts enters powerboat market
Danish sailboat builder X-Yachts has entered the powerboat market with a debut planned for January next year.
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NewsMasterCraft buys former Sea Ray plant
Newly-acquired Florida facility to handle all production for upscale Aviara day boat line
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NewsITA launches €39m tender for ‘Made in Italy’ brand promotion
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Italy’s trade promotion body, has launched a tender notice inviting interested parties to bid for a €39m budget to promote the ‘Made in Italy’ brand. This is an important bid for the Italian yacht-building industry and the many other companies engaged in yacht-related activities because ...
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NewsNew CEO for Sailfish Boats
Georgia, US-based fibreglass boatbuilder Sailfish Boats announced late last week that it has named marine industry veteran Rob Parmentier as its new president and CEO with immediate effect.
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NewsStreamline Boats granted 10-year lease at Port of Pensacola
After more than three months of debate concerning the ownership, viability and environmental impact of its potential tenant, the Pensacola, Florida City Council approved a 10-year lease at the Port of Pensacola for Streamline Boats of Northwest Florida which will build 26ft and 34ft centre console fishing boats there.
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News2020 a significant year for Spirit Yachts
The delivery of the eco-friendly Spirit 111 superyacht was one of the highlights
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InterviewIBI Interview with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Kjell Björklund, Managing Director of Finnmaster Boats, Scandinavia’s biggest boatbuilder with three ranges – Finnmaster, Grandezza and Husky. In this excerpt, Björklund discusses the builder’s plans for continued growth. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the full video ...
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VideoIBI speaks with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund
IBI’s Ed Slack speaks with Kjell Björklund, Managing Director of Finnmaster Boats, Scandinavia’s largest builder, about his ambitions for the builder’s three brands, including production volumes, new model developments, and ways in which the pandemic has affected how the company is operating.
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NewsUS wholesale boat shipments soared 60% in June
Boat building in the US has ramped back up after the Coronavirus forced shutdowns at many plants, according to the latest statistics from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
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NewsWajer adds ‘foil assist’ technology to 38, 38S models
The Wajer 38S with foil assist technology Wajer Yachts has upgraded its 38 and 38S luxury dayboats with a ‘foil assist,’ a striking feature fixed to the hull below the midship steering wheel that generates a smoother ride with less slamming. The Dutch builder of luxury motor ...
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NewsBeneteau Group CEO, Jérôme de Metz - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Read the transcript of IBI’s recent interview with Beneteau Group CEO where is explains the thinking behind the French builder’s ambitious new strategy to cope with a fast changing market
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