All Boatbuilders articles – Page 193
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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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NewsAskeladden appoints new general agent for Sweden
Norwegian boatbuilder Askeladden has chosen KGK Motor AB to serve as its general agent for Sweden.
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NewsGrants help fund US boatbuilder expansion
World Cat have announced they will open a new $8.8m production facility in Greenville, North Carolina.
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InterviewIBI interview with Beneteau CEO Jérôme de Metz (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Ed Slack speaks with Jérôme de Metz, Chariman and CEO of France-based Groupe Beneteau, the global leader in sailboat and multihull production, and second largest boatbuilder worldwide. In this excerpt, De Metz discusses aspects of the company’s new five-year strategic plan which ...
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VideoIBI speaks with Beneteau CEO Jérôme de Metz
IBI’s Ed Slack speaks with Jérôme de Metz, Chairman and CEO of the world’s second largest boatbuilder and global leader in sailboats, Groupe Beneteau about the company’s new strategic plans which includes a trimmed down brand porfolio, rationalisation of production capacity and further expansion of services and digital capabilities.
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NewsNew Sunreef superyacht luxury sail catamaran concept
Responding to the growing demand for large superyacht luxury sail catamarans, UK design studio, Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, has collaborated with Sunreef Yachts to develop a radical 46m (151ft) superyacht concept named the Sunreef MM460 CAT.
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NewsCustom Line sells four new yachts in one month
Custom Line, part of Italy’s Ferretti Group, has announced the sale of four new yachts in July alone – a Custom Line Navetta 42, a Custom Line Navetta 37, a Custom Line Navetta 33 (displacement line) and a Custom Line 120’ (planing line).
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NewsAntalya celebrates 20 years of yacht construction
Turkey’s leading yacht-building centre has built 460 yachts valued at $1.2bn over two decades
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