All Boatbuilders articles – Page 249
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NewsIcon, Sunseeker partnership gets thumbs up
Five months after Britain’s Sunseeker Yachts announced Icon Yachts of the Netherlands will build its 49m flagship in aluminium, the two yards are in good spirits. They say their partnership in building the Sunseeker 161 yields cross-contamination of expertise, and is bound to trigger more joint projects without stopping either ...
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NewsHorizon opens second Florida location
Taiwan’s Horizon Yachts celebrated the opening of its second Florida location at the Hall of Fame Marina in Ft Lauderdale last month with a Winter Showcase Open House.
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NewsOcean Alexander debuts first outboard model
The first outboard-powered yacht from Ocean Alexander made its world debut at the 2019 Miami Yacht Show this month. Designed by Evan Marshall, the Divergence 45 is a centre-console design powered by four Mercury Verado 350 engines.
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NewsBalance Catamarans in South African joint venture
Balance Catamarans has confirmed a second South African joint venture to build a new range of Balance custom and semi-production catamarans.
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NewsNew Dutch builder launches ‘circular’ catamaran
A new yacht company in the Netherlands, Vaan Yachts, has introduced its first-ever model. The Vaan R4 is a 12.8m (42ft) catamaran made from ‘circular’ materials, including recycled aluminium, cork and plant-based alternatives for leather.
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US$500k State grant helps yacht-maker create 50 jobs
Daedalus Composites has plans to renovate its Edenton, North Carolina plant
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NewsMiami show underlines Dutch builder's strong growth
In mid-February, Vanquish Yachts of the Netherlands opened a second US office – in Pompano Beach, Florida – then went to the nearby Miami Yacht Show to flaunt its fast-growing and diversifying portfolio of luxury aluminium motor cruisers and yachts.
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NewsBavaria appoints new CEO and makes other key appointments
Following his three-month tenure as managing director for sales and marketing, Michael Müller is now taking on an additional role: He has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and is responsible for the activities of the entire group, including Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH in Germany and Nautitech Catamarans ...
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NewsFairline Yachts appoints commercial director
The UK’s Fairline Yachts has named Dennis de Roos as the group’s new commercial director. As well as managing the Fairline Yachts design, sales and marketing teams, de Roos will be responsible for overseeing the dealer network.
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NewsBrunswick presents financial update at Miami
On the heels of a strong 2018, Brunswick looks ahead to continued growth in its propulsion, boats and P&A business units.
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NewsFerretti reports strong demand for newly acquired Wally brand
A month after announcing it has acquired the rights to the Wally brand of super-fast sailing and motor yachts, Ferretti Group says it is taking orders for the high-tech craft Luca Bassani founded in 1994.
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Grady-White named ‘Industry of the Year’
As it celebrates 60 years of boatbuilding, Grady-White Boats was honoured this week by the Pitt County (North Carolina) Development Commission as 2018-19 Industry of the Year.
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NewsMasterCraft posts record Q2 results
Tennessee-based MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc, manufacturer of the MasterCraft, NauticStar and Crest Marine boat brands, reported strong growth for the second quarter of its 2019 fiscal year.
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NewsMalibu posts strong Q2 results
Malibu Boats in the US has posted strong second quarter results on the strength of recent new model introductions and improved operational efficiencies.
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US builder expands South Florida facility
SeaHunter Boats has announced plans to nearly triple its Miami, Florida campus, allowing the maker of offshore centre console boats to double its manufacturing capability and add an additional 75 jobs to its workforce.
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NewsBritish motoryacht brand restructures
UK motoryacht brand Birchwood, which is more than 50 years’ old, is planning to relaunch following a crowdfunding initiative. The company has plans for several new models.
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NewsDutch builder reports strongest year ever
Zeelander Yachts of the Netherlands has revealed that 2018 was the company’s most successful year ever, with a 30% increase in new motoryacht sales. The Dutch builder also has a solid order book for 2019 and a new flagship due for delivery this spring.
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NewsWinnebago CEO on Chris-Craft growth plans
Winnebago Industries in the US has big plans for its iconic Chris-Craft boats subsidiary, which the iconic recreational vehicle maker acquired last June: increase the number of model offerings and boats produced, increase the size of the manufacturing facility and a corresponding increase in workforce.
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NewsCorrect Craft employees go back to school
Correct Craft and its sister boat company subsidiaries and sending employees back to school with the creation of Correct Craft University (CCU) to improve the skills of employees at all levels of the organisation.
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NewsSanlorenzo turnover up 27% in 2018
Sanlorenzo names two new CEOs; forecasts 20% further growth for 2019 based on ambitious plans for new products, facilities and acquisitions
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