All Boatbuilders articles – Page 235

  • Zach Kauk has been named incoming president of White River Marine Group
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    New president named for White River Marine Group

    2019-05-24T13:27:00Z

    Springfield, Missouri-based White River Marine Group, the marine manufacturing division of retail giant Bass Pro Shops, has confirmed that Zach Kauk will succeed retiring president Les Crawford effective September 1.

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    Nor-Tech doubles manufacturing space

    2019-05-24T09:07:00Z

    A recent 50,000sq ft expansion in manufacturing space has US boatbuilder Nor-Tech looking for a 30% increase in production, and it hopes, corresponding sales. The move is designed to make production more efficient.

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    New owners for Marathon Boat Group

    2019-05-24T07:58:00Z

    US boatbuilder Marathon Boat Group (MBG) has been acquired by Chicago-based private equity firm Altair Investments Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

  • Beneteau First Yacht 53
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    Beneteau First Yacht 53 to launch at Cannes

    2019-05-22T10:39:00Z

    After two years of development, the eagerly awaited First Yacht 53 from Beneteau will be shown for the first time at the autumn boat shows in Europe (Cannes, Genoa, Barcelona), and Annapolis in the US.

  • Giovanni Pomati - Nautor's Swan
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    Nautor’s Swan opens new Boatbuilding Technology Center

    2019-05-21T13:45:00Z

    Nautor’s Swan has opened the doors to its new Boatbuilding Technology Center (BTC) in Pietarsaari, Finland – a major expansion project that started in 2017 with a €10.5m investment on refurbishing its existing building and the implementation of new production facilities totalling 9,935sq m.

  • The epoxy Scape Sport 40 weighs just under five tonnes
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    Scape Yachts brings new ‘Sport’ catamaran to market

    2019-05-20T07:00:00Z

    South African builder Scape Yachts has developed a modified ‘sport’ version of its Scape 39 catamaran, which is nearing completion at its Cape Town yard.

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    Correct Craft’s ‘quiet’ aluminium boat project gets statewide showcase

    2019-04-17T13:07:00Z

    Correct Craft’s quiet aluminium fishing boat project, being developed by its Watershed Innovation think-tank and the University of Central Florida (UCF), will be showcased next week at the state-wide Florida Engineering Senior Design Invitational at Florida Atlantic University.

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    Brunswick Boats opens Integrated Manufacturing Center

    2019-04-16T13:32:00Z

    With excess capacity freed-up from the discontinuation of certain Sea Ray and Boston Whaler commercial models, Brunswick Corp has announced its Merritt Island, Florida facility is being transitioned to an Integrated Manufacturing Center (IMC) that will support “growth and development” for several Brunswick Boat Group brands.

  • The Ferretti Yachts 720 will make its debut this summer
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    Ferretti Yachts 720 to have official debut this summer

    2019-04-02T13:40:00Z

    Italy’s Ferretti Yachts is to officially debut its latest creation, the Ferretti Yachts 720, this summer. The new project made a huge splash at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2018, when the first unit was sold off-plan.

  • The third 43m Mangusta Oceano 43
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    Overmarine delivers new Mangusta Oceano 43

    2019-04-02T08:46:00Z

    Italy’s Overmarine Group has delivered Project Firenze, the third 43m yacht in its Mangusta Oceano series of displacement vessels, to its new owner. The official ceremony took place on Overmarine’s private quay in Viareggio following the successful completion of tests and sea trials.

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    Harris named Iconic Marine Group COO

    2019-03-26T14:24:00Z

    Iconic Marine Group (IMG) in the US has tapped company veteran Jeff Harris as the new chief operating officer for the parent company of Baja, Donzi and Fountain boats.

  • KingFisher's latest model, the 3125 GFX
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    KingFisher named one of Canada’s best-managed companies

    2019-03-26T09:30:00Z

    Vernon, British Columbia-based boatbuilder KingFisher Boats has been named one of Canada’s top employers as part of the 2019 Best Managed Companies program.

  • Arcadia's Sherpa XL motoryacht
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    First Arcadia Sherpa XL on schedule for Cannes 2019 launch

    2019-03-22T09:11:00Z

    Italy-based Arcadia Yachts has announced that construction of its first 24m Sherpa XL ‘pocket megayacht’ is proceeding rapidly and is on schedule for its global debut at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

  • Galeon780 Crystal
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    Polish builder hosts first US-based owners’ event

    2019-03-21T11:27:00Z

    Poland’s Galeon Yachts recently held its first Galeon Onwers Rendezvous in the US. Held from March 7-10 at Galeon Marina in Key West, Florida, the four-day event attracted over 65 people and 15 vessels in the water.

  • Hull 3 in Numarine's 32XP explorer yacht series
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    Numarine delivers third unit in 32XP Series

    2019-03-19T11:36:00Z

    Turkish motoryacht builder Numarine has delivered the third unit in its 32XP Series to an experienced Mediterranean owner.

  • The flagship Vision 444, adapted for 'special needs' sailors
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    SA builder adapts cat for users with disabilities

    2019-03-15T09:43:00Z

    South African catamaran producer Vision Yachts has launched a specially adapted version of its flagship Vision 444

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    Hallberg-Rassy's new 57 proves big hit

    2019-03-14T09:11:00Z

    New launches fuelling strong growth at Swedish yard

  • Hythe Shipyard in Southampton
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    Fairline Yachts opens commercial marine facility

    2019-03-07T09:02:00Z

    The UK’s Fairline Yachts has opened a new commercial shipyard facility in Hythe, Southampton.

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    Christensen relocates to Tennessee

    2019-03-07T08:00:00Z

    After nearly 30 years of building luxury yachts in Vancouver, Washington, Christensen Yacht Company is just months away from weighing anchor at a new facility in Tellico Lake, Tennessee, that will allow the company to build larger vessels and adapt more quickly to changing trends in the industry.

  • The Maritimo X50 will be making its global premiere at Sanctuary Cove in May
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    Maritimo reports strong sales from Miami show

    2019-03-06T14:23:00Z

    Australian yacht-builder Maritimo has reported that it experienced strong sales at the recent Miami International Yacht Show. The company, which is actively working to grow its presence in the North American market, used the show to debut two enclosed flybridge models – a beach club version of the X60 and ...