All Boatbuilders articles – Page 27
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Netherlands
Industry holds breath as cautious optimism returns
A sunny end to the Dutch boating season has helped boost confidence in a market plagued by disappointing new-boat sales and a poor economic forecast, bringing renewed hope for 2025
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USA
Connectivity: Staying in touch
Whether it’s voice or text communication with shore or streaming content offshore, connectivity remains a rapidly evolving segment for boatbuilders and equipment suppliers
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USA
Decking: Gaining traction
Synthetic flooring options continue to replace teak in the yacht market, while making further inroads into the small boat sector
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USA
Helm: In the driver’s seat
With glass helm technology increasingly merging controls onto a single screen, emphasis on the human interface drives new developments in helm equipment
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USA
Mechanical equipment: Creature comforts
Boatbuilders can better differentiate with new comfort features that deliver a more automotive-like experience and a reduced impact on global climate change
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USA
Manufacturers switching gears by leveraging innovation and technology
Following an unprecedented period of market upheaval, US manufacturers of onboard equipment are now looking to grow market penetration by leveraging innovation and technology
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News
Dutch builder acquires Holterman Shipyard
New owner says it is not primarily interested in continuing Holterman’s line of yachts
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Saffier to launch first cabin yacht in eight years at Düsseldorf
The Dutch builder’s new flagship represents a new market segment for the yard
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Australian builder starts construction of world’s largest sailing catamaran
Echo Yachts is working with Dykstra Naval Architects on the 57m project
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1st Dutch workboat show draws good gate; goes international in 2025
Tideman Boats is filing what it describes as a “gaping hole” in the market
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Yamaha to provide financing for Chaparral, Robalo boats
New multi-year deal will see Yamaha become exclusive dealer floorplan, preferred retail financer for popular US boat brands
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BRP to sell off marine division
Canadian boatbuilder to divest Alumacraft, Manitou, Telwater business units
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French startup seeks franchise partners for collapsible catamaran rental network
Iziboat is looking to recruit partners to expand its Sailing Club network
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Brazilian entrepreneur patents articulating support system for outboard engines
New aluminium boat system said to “revolutionise” stern utilisation
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Analysts bullish on MarineMax in pre-storm evaluation
US firm’s revenue growth over a period of three months has been noteworthy
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Brunswick to premiere Navan boat line at FLIBS
US debut of new day boat brand following EMEA launch expected to drive strong sales in highly competitive segment
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Alia Yachts begins construction of 43m superyacht
The full-custom ALY432 is due for delivery in 2026
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X Shore receives largest order in company history
Swedish tech firm to deliver 32 boats to M Yachts for the DACH region